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ESD Alliance Reports Electronic System Design Industry Posts $5.1 Billion in Revenue in Q2 2025

Geographic Regions Americas and EMEA Reported Double-Digit Increases

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.6% to $5,089.4 million in the second quarter of 2025 from the $4,685.5 million registered in the second quarter of 2024, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, announced today in its latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report. The four-quarter moving average rose 10.4%, based on a comparison of the most recent four quarters to the prior four.

“The electronic design automation (EDA) industry continues to report strong year-over-year revenue growth in Q2 2025,” said Walden C. Rhines, Executive Sponsor of the SEMI Electronic Design Market Data report. “Product categories including Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), Printed Circuit Board and Multi-Chip Module, Semiconductor IP, and Services reported increases, with CAE and Services showing double digit gains. Geographic regions including Americas, EMEA, and APAC reported growth in Q2, even hitting double digits in Americas and EMEA.”

The companies tracked in the EDMD report employed 72,529 people globally in Q2 2025, a 14.8% increase over the Q2 2024 headcount of 63,188 and up 12.6% compared to Q1 2025.

The quarterly EDMD report contains detailed revenue information within the following category and geographic breakdowns.

Revenue by Product and Application Category – Year-Over-Year Change

  • Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) revenue increased 17.2% to $1,929 million. The four-quarter CAE moving average increased 13.5%.
  • IC Physical Design and Verification revenue decreased 9.9% to $701.9 million. The four-quarter moving average for the category decreased 3.1%.
  • Printed Circuit Board and Multi-Chip Module (PCB and MCM) revenue rose 7.8% to $430.5 million. The four-quarter moving average for PCB and MCM rose 8.8%.
  • Semiconductor Intellectual Property (SIP) revenue increased 8.7% to $1,826.7 million. The four-quarter SIP moving average rose 13.2%.
  • Services revenue increased 11.9% to $201.2 million. The four-quarter Services moving average rose 21.3%.

Revenue by Region – Year-Over-Year Change

  • The Americas, the largest reporting region by revenue, procured $2,282.4 million of electronic system design products and services in Q2 2025, a 12.2% increase. The four-quarter moving average for the Americas rose 14.1%.
  • Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) procured $650.9 million of electronic system design products and services in Q2 2025, an 11.4% increase. The four-quarter moving average for EMEA grew 10.7%.
  • Japan’s procurement of electronic system design products and services decreased 9.2% to $277.4 million. The four-quarter moving average for Japan increased 4.4%.
  • Asia Pacific (APAC) procured $1,878.7 million of electronic system design products and services in Q2 2025, a 6.7% increase. The four-quarter moving average for APAC grew 7.2%.

About the EDMD Report
The ESD Alliance Electronic Design Market Data (formerly the Market Statistics Service) report presents Electronic Design Automation (EDA), SIP and Services industry revenue data quarterly. Both public and private companies contribute data to the report available from SEMI. Each quarterly report is published approximately three months after quarter close. EDMD report data is segmented as follows:

  • Revenue by product category (CAE, IC Physical Design and Verification, SIP, PCB/MCM Layout, and Services) including numerous detailed sub-categories
  • Revenue by geographic region (Americas, EMEA, Japan and APAC)
  • Total employment at participating companies

For information about SEMI market research reports, visit the SEMI Market Research Reports and Databases Catalog.

About the Electronic System Design Alliance
The Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, is the central voice to communicate and promote the value of the semiconductor design ecosystem as a vital component of the global electronics industry. As an international association of companies providing goods and services throughout the semiconductor design ecosystem, it is a forum to address technical, marketing, economic and legislative issues affecting the entire industry. For more information about the ESD Alliance, visit http://esd-alliance.org.

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About SEMI
SEMI® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

The information supplied by the ESD Alliance is believed to be accurate and reliable, but the ESD Alliance assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Association Contacts

Paul Cohen
Phone: 978-769-2106
Email: pcohen@semi.org

Jack Taylor
Phone: 512-560-7143
Email: jack.taylor@siemens.com

 

 

Relativity Launches Rel Labs to Drive the Next Wave of Legal Technology Innovation

Through investment, strategic alignment, and its expansive distribution network, Relativity’s new initiative further enhances the extensibility of RelativityOne and empowers innovators shaping the future of AI-powered legal technology

News Summary:

Relativity introduces Rel Labs, a new initiative to accelerate innovation and enrich the extensibility of RelativityOne amid rapid industry transformation. As part of Relativity’s commitment to investing in legal technology through Rel Labs, Relativity announces it plans to:

  • Invest in new strategic technology partnerships while strengthening its commitment and capital support for existing developer partners
  • Join The LegalTech Fund (TLTF) as an investor and industry operating partner to identify and back legal technology’s most promising startups and entrepreneurs
  • Enhance the structure of its Developer Program to deliver clearer growth pathways and unlock greater partner impact

CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2025  /PRNewswire/ — Global legal technology company Relativity today announced the launch of Rel Labs, an investment arm and innovation hub designed to accelerate transformation across the legal data intelligence ecosystem. Through Rel Labs, Relativity plans to continue to deepen its investment in its developer partner community, while also funding new strategic technology partnerships both directly and through The LegalTech Fund (TLTF). The investments will aim to further extend RelativityOne’s platform capabilities, enabling legal teams to solve for a wider array of emerging legal data challenges.

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“An extensible, partner-rich platform has always been core to Relativity, and in this moment of AI transformation, it’s more critical than ever to back the legal tech community’s boldest ideas that further strengthen the trusted system of record and advance the system of action within RelativityOne,” said Phil Saunders, CEO of Relativity. “We believe Relativity’s proven track record and extensive distribution are exceptional in our space, but our greatest strength is our incredible community. Together, we are combining ingenuity with scale to deliver solutions that elevate the practice of law and define the future of our industry.”

Rel Labs: a launchpad for innovation
As part of Rel Labs, Relativity plans to engage and support legal technology companies at various stages, from entrepreneurs with breakthrough concepts to seasoned independent software vendors building enterprise-ready applications. Priority will be given to companies that help Relativity’s customers and partners tackle the latest challenges in legal data intelligence through extending RelativityOne‘s platform, workflows and AI capabilities.

RelativityOne is leveraged by professionals across leading law firms, legal service providers, corporations and government agencies and combines an agentic system of action with a trusted system of record where essential information is secured and enriched. Relativity has expanded beyond its e-discovery roots into a broader set of legal data intelligence use cases, including compliance, investigations, data breach and more, empowering organizations to solve complex challenges with confidence.

The company plans to invest more than $170 million in research and development (R&D) in 2025 and continues to foster a robust ecosystem, backing innovations that shape the industry. With significant investments through Rel Labs, Relativity intends to further amplify its R&D leadership and provide financial backing to accelerate industry-defining advancements.

Those interested in being considered for Rel Labs can learn more here.

Backing the industry’s boldest startups in partnership with The LegalTech Fund
Relativity, through its Rel Labs initiative, plans to collaborate with TLTF to identify and support the most promising legal technology startups. As an operating partner, Relativity plans to provide strategic guidance, industry expertise and access to its global network to help accelerate the growth of TLTF portfolio companies. Together, the organizations aim to strengthen the broader legal technology ecosystem and create new opportunities for innovators across the field.

TLTF is dedicated exclusively to transforming the future of the legal industry. To date, it has invested in more than 70 companies redefining how law is practiced and delivered.

“Our partnership with Relativity is about more than innovation—it’s about advancing the entire industry by combining capital and company-building expertise with Relativity’s market reach,” said Zach Posner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The LegalTech Fund. “Together, we can help the next generation of entrepreneurs scale faster and deliver real value to the legal industry.”

Unlocking growth opportunities for developer partners 
Relativity is also advancing its Developer Program with a new structure, launching in 2026, that delivers differentiated benefits, provides clearer growth pathways and elevates developer partners. This program evolution ties directly into the Rel Labs initiative by strengthening Relativity’s commitment to empowering its growing ecosystem of more than 50 developer partners and fostering innovation across the legal technology industry. The program now features three categories of developer partners, each designed to reflect the unique ways partners extend, scale and accelerate the impact of RelativityOne:

  1. Innovators: Independent software vendors that build and sell their own applications for RelativityOne 
  2. System Integrators: Experts delivering custom solutions and services scaling RelativityOne
  3. Strategic Partners: Independent software vendors selected by Relativity to co-develop solutions and accelerate impact

The ingenuity and impact of Relativity’s community will be front and center at Relativity Fest, taking place Oct. 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. This year’s event features a dedicated Developer Track, kicking off with the “Developer Summit” on Oct. 7. At the summit, attendees will learn about the latest enhancements to the Developer Program, hear from TLTF and explore the RelativityOne roadmap for extensibility. The summit will also include an interactive Q&A with Relativity’s executive leaders. This session offers a unique opportunity to gain insight and actively contribute to shaping the platform’s future.

On Oct. 9, the “Spotlight: The LegalTech Fund” session will highlight how TLTF brings together leading entrepreneurs and experts to accelerate innovation in the legal industry. TLTF will also participate in “App Hub IRL” on Oct. 9, a session showcasing cutting-edge partner-built solutions. Relativity Fest will culminate with the Innovation Awards, celebrating the community’s most impactful contributions to the legal technology industry. Register for Relativity Fest here.

About Relativity 
Relativity is a global legal technology company that empowers the legal data intelligence community to organize data, discover the truth and act on it. Its extensible, AI-powered platform, RelativityOne, transforms complex data into insights and actions to elevate the practice of law. Leading corporations, law firms and government agencies worldwide rely on Relativity and its robust partner ecosystem to uncover the most relevant and impactful information across a range of legal work. Relativity expands access to technology by providing its platform at no cost to more than 100 academic institutions through its academic program and to more than 90 organizations supporting pro bono legal work through its Justice for Change initiative.

CONTACT: pr@relativity.com 

 

Aptos Experience 2025 Kicks Off in New York City on October 15-16

Two Days of Breakthrough Innovation, Bold Ideas, and Real-World Connections

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Aptos Experience 2025 is set to take place in New York City on October 15-16, 2025. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the ‘Experience’ returns bigger and bolder, bringing together the global Web3 community to showcase innovations built for real-world use cases at scale.

Over the course of two days, attendees will explore Aptos’ role in driving advancements that extend far beyond its ecosystem – from institutional-grade DeFi and stablecoin-powered payments to next-generation trading infrastructure and on-chain creator economies. Guided by the theme “Real-World Aptos,” the event underscores how blockchain technology can deliver tangible impact across global finance, digital culture, and the broader economy.

The Aptos Experience 2025 will feature discussions with leading investors, founders, and technologists, along with demos and deep dives into Aptos ecosystem projects and innovative solutions designed to bring the next wave of users and assets on-chain.

Event Highlights

  • High-Caliber Voices on Stage: Hear from speakers representing leading global companies, sharing candid perspectives on the future of crypto and finance.
  • Immersive Builder Experience: The Builder House offers an all-access hub for founders and developers to move from concept to traction.
  • Learning at the Edge of Innovation: Get early access to Aptos ecosystem projects, Aptos Improvement Proposals (AIPs), and real-world case studies that are setting new standards for speed, scale, and usability.
  • Connections that Count: From technical deep dives to city-wide takeovers, New York becomes the backdrop for forging real connections with inventors, investors, and creators.

Confirmed Speakers

Aptos Experience 2025 will welcome a diverse lineup of high-calibre voices from across the industry, including:

  • a16z
  • Aave
  • BlackRock
  • Boys Club
  • Chainlink
  • Circle
  • Decibel
  • DoubleZero
  • Dragonfly
  • Hashed
  • Haun Ventures
  • Jump Trading
  • Multicoin Capital
  • OKX
  • Securitize
  • Shelby
  • World Liberty Financial

Why Attend

  • Discover what’s next: Take a firsthand look at the future being built on Aptos as the Global Trading Engine, and explore ecosystem projects and innovations reshaping the blockchain industry.
  • Learn from and with leaders: Gain unfiltered insights from top investors, founders, and builders, and leave with practical knowledge to accelerate your own ideas.
  • Unlock new opportunities: Meet the people, capital, and platforms that can help scale your vision – whether you are building, funding, or launching the next big idea.
  • Shape the future: Form meaningful connections and collaborate with peers and pioneers bringing next-generation applications to life in the real world.

Join us in New York City this fall for Aptos Experience 2025: a two-day summit where the future of Web3 comes alive.

For the latest information and ticketing, please visit: https://experience.aptosfoundation.org/

About Aptos Foundation

Aptos Foundation is dedicated to supporting the development and ecosystem of the Aptos protocol. By unlocking a blockchain with seamless usability, Aptos Foundation aims to bring the benefits of decentralization to the masses. For more information about Aptos Foundation and its initiatives, users can visit: www.aptosfoundation.org

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + S&P 500 comes off 1.1% weekly gain

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + S&P 500 comes off 1.1% weekly gain

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 6th

  • Stocks are fractionally higher after the S&P 500 rose 1.1% last week. This is the fourth time in the last five weeks that it has gained.
  • Traders shrugged off concerns about the government shutdown despite few signs of it imminently reopening. The shutdown delayed the release of key economic data last week.
  • This week will be filled with Fed speak and a preliminary read on consumer sentiment this Friday. The University of Michigan anticipated that sentiment declined in October.

Opening Bell
PJT (NYSE: PJT) celebrates its 10th anniversary of listing

Closing Bell
Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE: ZETA) celebrates its upcoming Zeta Live event

Click here to download the NYSE TV App

 

NCCN Guidelines Navigator for Breast Cancer Genetic Testing and Treatment Debuts During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network expands interactive library of evidence-based, expert consensus-driven cancer care guidance to now cover treatment for more than a dozen cancer types, along with hereditary risk assessment, featuring seamless integration with additional resources.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a nonprofit responsible for globally utilized guidelines for cancer care—is sharing new NCCN Guidelines Navigator resources for breast cancer treatment as well as genetic/familial high-risk assessment, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since launching with three digitized versions of NCCN’s benchmark evidence-based clinical practice guidelines earlier this year, NCCN has quickly expanded availability to more than a dozen topics. The interactive format makes recommendations easier to navigate and search and links directly to other NCCN digital resources.

Just added: NCCN Guidelines Navigator for Breast Cancer and Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, Pancreatic, and Prostate. Learn more at NCCN.org/navigator.
Just added: NCCN Guidelines Navigator for Breast Cancer and Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, Pancreatic, and Prostate. Learn more at NCCN.org/navigator.

“The NCCN Guidelines Navigator enables health care providers to quickly find and understand the best available evidence-based options for treating each individual person,” said Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN. “The intuitive flow in the NCCN Guidelines Navigator supports easier treatment decision-making based on the latest evidence and expert-consensus. We are pleased to be able to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by making some of our most widely used guidelines available in multiple formats, ultimately leading to better outcomes for people facing cancer and their loved ones.”

Features and Expanding Availability

The NCCN Guidelines Navigator™ features content from the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®)—the most frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. NCCN Guidelines® cover everything from cancer prevention, to screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and supportive care. The new format incorporates seamless movement, advanced search and filter capabilities, color-coded navigation links, and other digital enhancements.

The entire library of NCCN Guidelines will eventually be accessible in both the current PDF format as well as the new, digitized versions. Currently, the NCCN Guidelines Navigator is available for the following cancer types and topics:

  • B-Cell Lymphomas
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Genetic/Familial High Risk Assessment: Breast, Ovarian, Pancreatic, and Prostate
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer/Fallopian Tube Cancer/Primary Peritoneal Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Uterine Neoplasms

“The NCCN Guidelines were accessed more than 16 million times in the last calendar year overall—with the breast cancer treatment guidelines accounting for about 10 percent of that total,” said William J. Gradishar, MD, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University, Chair of the NCCN Guidelines Panel for Breast Cancer. “Breast cancer prevention, screening, and management is based on complex and rapidly evolving information, impacting millions of people worldwide. We’ve seen survival rates improve dramatically thanks to scientific advances that help health care providers match the right approach to the right person. The new NCCN Guidelines Navigator format allows us to integrate different resources for improving care into one hub for clinical guidance, patient/caregiver empowerment, and professional development.”

Seamless Integration and Future Enhancements

The NCCN Guidelines Navigator™ integrates NCCN Chemotherapy Order Templates (NCCN Templates®) smoothly into point-of-care in order to improve the safety and convenience of drugs and biologics usage. The NCCN Templates® standardize patient care, reduce medication errors, and help providers to anticipate and manage treatment-related adverse events.

Additionally, people who access the NCCN Guidelines in any format, including via the NCCN Guidelines Navigator™, can earn CE/MOC credits in real time with an NCCN Guidelines in Practice™ subscription.

The NCCN Guidelines Navigator™ also provides easy access to the NCCN Guidelines for Patients®, which present the information from the clinical guidelines in lay person-centered terms with a glossary and pictures to aid in patient education and shared decision making.

In the months since the initial beta testing launch, the NCCN Guidelines Navigator™ has been accessed more than 50,000 times and received highly positive feedback. According to a survey response: “The NCCN Guidelines Navigator does a great job of making the existing NCCN Guideline searchable and accessible. The search function quickly suggests relevant sections of the guideline, along with footnotes, references, and regimen information.”

Learn more and access the growing library of available versions of the NCCN Navigator™ at NCCN.org/navigator.

About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is marking 30 years as a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to defining and advancing quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care and prevention so all people can live better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus-driven recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive services; they are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management and the most thorough and frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients® provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support from the NCCN Foundation®. NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit NCCN.org for more information.

Media Contact:
Rachel Darwin
267-622-6624
darwin@nccn.org

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2025 World Trade Centers Association Member Forum to Focus on Private Sector’s Role in Strengthening Global Business Ties

Under the theme ‘Empowering Emerging Voices,’ WTCA members will gather for a virtual event focused on cross-generational dialogue, trade-centered networking and global-first growth.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries and territories, will virtually host its 2025 WTCA Member Forum from October 27-29. With the theme “Empowering Emerging Voices,” this year’s event will highlight WTCA’s rising leaders and the experienced voices who guide, mentor and empower international trade collaboration. The Forum will also provide a platform to highlight those regions and industries emerging as key players in today’s global economy.

The three-day Forum is one of the association’s flagship annual events. To be held fully virtual this year, the 2025 Member Forum will allow members worldwide to participate more easily than ever. Attended by WTCA members, the Forum will feature panels and interactive workshops designed to equip participants with tools for navigating a changing international landscape, reflecting WTCA’s commitment to promoting free and fair trade, open markets and healthy competition.

The Forum’s agenda combines interactive workshops, panels and networking opportunities to connect members across generations and regions. Key sessions include a “Mentor-Mentee Match Up,” where experienced leaders share guidance and emerging voices gain insights, as well as “The Future of Trade: Economic Trends Shaping the Next Decade,” “State of Global Trade and Investment,” “Networking with a Purpose” and “Cross-Cultural Communication in a Global Network.” To view the full event agenda, click here.

“This year’s Member Forum comes at a crucial time as global trade conditions continue to evolve rapidly,” said John E. Drew, WTCA Chair, Board of Directors. “WTCA serves as a trusted resource for businesses navigating these challenges, with members sharing real-time updates on tariffs, restrictions and regulations to stay competitive. The Forum is a key annual touchpoint for exchanging ideas, building relationships and strengthening connections across our global network. It reflects our association’s global mission and reinforces our commitment to supporting members in an ever-evolving international landscape.”

The 2025 WTCA Member Forum will also kick off the official countdown to the highly anticipated 56th Annual WTCA Global Business Forum, which will be hosted April 19-22, 2026 in the United States by WTC Greater Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Crystal Edn, WTCA’s Executive Director-Member Services, said, “The Member Forum brings our global network together to share ideas and take action. This year’s fully virtual format makes it easier than ever for members worldwide to participate. Through interactive workshops and cross-generational dialogue, participants will gain practical tools, build new connections, and leave energized to navigate the evolving trade landscape and pursue global opportunities.”

For more information about the 2025 WTCA Member Forum, please click here. Also, follow along on social media via #WTCAEvents.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
Chanelle Dimalanta
Phone: +1 212 432 2644
Email: cdimalanta@wtca.org

For any media interested in attending the event virtually, please contact:  
Violet PR
Kate Traina
Phone: +1 908 967 2117
Email: kate@violetpr.com

About World Trade Centers Association (WTCA)
World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a network of more than 300 highly connected, mutually supporting businesses and organizations in nearly 100 countries and territories. As the owner of the “World Trade Center” and “WTC” trademarks, WTCA licenses exclusive rights to these brands for members to use in conjunction with their independently owned, iconic properties, facilities and trade services offerings. Through a robust portfolio of events, programming and resources that it offers its members, the goal of WTCA is to help local economies thrive by encouraging and facilitating trade and investment across the globe, creating an ecosystem built around commerce, community and connection. To learn more, visit www.wtca.org.

Beacon Global Strategies Announces Dedicated Japan Offering and Dr. Zack Cooper as Senior Advisor

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Beacon Global Strategies (BGS) today announced that Dr. Zack Cooper has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor within its Indo-Pacific Practice. Dr. Cooper will play a central role in advancing BGS’s work with Japanese clients and multinational companies with interests in Japan and the broader Indo-Pacific region.

A recognized expert on U.S.-Japan relations, allied security cooperation, and the region’s economic and geopolitical dynamics, he brings extensive experience advising clients across Tokyo, Washington, and beyond. Dr. Cooper’s addition further strengthens BGS’s capabilities at a time of heightened strategic competition and business uncertainty, particularly as clients navigate alliance dynamics, regional developments, and evolving economic security policy.

“As strategic competition with China intensifies and alliances in Asia take on renewed importance, companies require the kind of regional expertise Zack has consistently delivered. His addition marks a major step forward for BGS’ Indo-Pacific Practice and strengthens our ability to deliver actionable counsel at the intersection of Washington and Tokyo policymaking,” said Eric Sayers, Managing Director at BGS and lead of the firm’s Indo-Pacific Practice. “Zack’s insights will directly enhance our Japan-focused work and beyond in the region, enabling us to help clients gain decision advantage and respond decisively to the region’s evolving dynamics.”

“We are excited to welcome Zack to the BGS team, where he will contribute directly to the ongoing work of the Indo-Pacific Practice and support our expanded Japan-focused efforts,” said Michael Allen, Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies. “Zack is one of the leading voices on U.S. alliances and strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific. His expertise will be a tremendous asset to our clients as they navigate the growing challenges and opportunities in the region.”

Prior to joining BGS, Dr. Cooper served as a Partner at Armitage International. He previously held senior positions at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. In government, he served on the National Security Council staff as assistant to the deputy national security adviser for combating terrorism, and as special assistant to the principal deputy under secretary of defense for policy at the Department of Defense.

His writing has appeared in Foreign AffairsThe New York TimesThe Washington PostThe Wall Street Journal, and leading academic journals. He has coauthored major studies on U.S. military posture in Asia, countering Chinese coercion, and strengthening U.S. defense cooperation with allies and partners. He is also the coeditor of Postwar Japan: Growth, Security, and Uncertainty since 1945 and Strategic Japan: New Approaches to Foreign Policy and the US-Japan Alliance.

Dr. Cooper earned a Ph.D., M.A., and M.P.A. from Princeton University and holds a B.A. in Public Policy from Stanford University.

About Beacon Global Strategies
Founded in 2013, Beacon Global Strategies is a strategic advisory firm specializing in geopolitical risk analysis, national security, and defense advisory services. BGS helps clients navigate global security challenges through tailored solutions that operate at the intersection of policy, technology, and defense.

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CeraVe Becomes NBA’s Official Skincare Partner

Partnership to Promote Dermatologist-Developed Skincare Through Season-Long Campaigns and Community Initiatives

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CeraVe, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the U.S., and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a multiyear partnership, which will make CeraVe the league’s Official Skincare and Haircare Partner. The partnership will see CeraVe engage NBA fans through custom content and storytelling, onsite activations at league events and with product integrations featuring its skincare and haircare lines at retailers nationwide.

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“At CeraVe, we are absolutely thrilled to join forces with the NBA because, like them, we believe in championing performance and well-being,” said Esther Garcia, CeraVe US General Manager. “Our core mission is to make effective, dermatologist-developed care accessible to everyone. Our partnership with the NBA is an exciting opportunity to reach a truly unparalleled audience – one that’s passionate, engaged, incredibly diverse, and one that truly values performance especially when it comes to their skin barrier, head to toe. Beyond the products, our commitment is to ignite a vital conversation about skin and scalp health, by expanding access to dermatologists for all and fostering a holistic culture of self-care that empowers the entire NBA community, on and off the court.”

“This partnership reflects the NBA’s commitment to expanding its lifestyle and wellness offerings,” said Paolo Pastore, VP, Global Business Development, NBA. “As our Official Skincare Partner, CeraVe brings trusted expertise and an innovative marketing approach that supports bringing the NBA experience closer to fans wherever they are.”

The partnership builds on CeraVe’s “Head of CeraVe” campaign with 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, expanding the brand’s reach through original content across NBA social and digital channels and at marquee league events throughout the season. CeraVe will have a robust onsite presence at marquee NBA events, including the Emirates NBA Cup, NBA All-Star, and NBA Summer League, while also integrating into NBA 2K26 to connect with the league’s gaming audience.

CeraVe will collaborate with the NBA to engage youth through “Care For All,” a program through which Jr. NBA clinics across the United States will provide families with comprehensive resources and skin health education, including opportunities such as dermatology screenings, product education and sampling.

The 80th NBA regular season begins with a doubleheader on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, as part of American Express NBA Tip-Off 2025, when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock as the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Houston Rockets (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET).

For more skincare tips and product information, visit CeraVe at www.cerave.com or on Facebook (@ceraveusa), Instagram (@cerave), TikTok (@cerave), and X (@cerave).

About CeraVe 
Founded in 2005 and developed with dermatologists, CeraVe is the first and only brand to offer a complete line of products containing essential ceramides and MVE technology to help restore the skin’s natural protective barrier. CeraVe has a full line of skincare products to follow the dermatologist-recommended steps of: cleanse, treat, moisturize, and protect. The brand’s mission is to provide therapeutic skincare for all. For more information, visit the brand on Facebook (@ceraveusa), Instagram (@cerave), TikTok (@cerave), X (@cerave) or at www.cerave.com 

About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. The NBA’s digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.

Contact:

Joshua Helman

Brian Miseo 

CeraVe 

Ogilvy  

joshua.helman@loreal.com 

brian.miseo@ogilvy.com