LONDON, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Business leaders overwhelmingly believe in AI’s potential, but most organisations fail to invest in the workforce and governance needed to make it pay off, according to new research from Economist Impact and supported by Kyocera Document Solutions, a leading provider of total document solutions.

Based on a survey of 639 executives across London, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, and Singapore, the report highlights a disconnect between AI ambition and organisational readiness.

While 88% of executives view AI as a source of competitive advantage, only 38% report sufficient budgets for AI training. As a result, just 4% of executives say their organisations have achieved repeatable, scalable business value from AI.

Despite near-universal claims that companies are building AI skills (99%), most companies rely on informal approaches such as mentorship (54%) and self-directed learning (52%). External partnerships (21%) and structured internal programmes (16%) remain limited, restricting capability-building across the workforce. Where training exists, almost half of executives say it reaches less than 10% of their employees.

Governance presents a similar gap. Although organisations widely acknowledge the importance of responsible AI, only a small minority (8%) have enforceable frameworks in place, falling to 2% in small firms.

“Our research indicates that many businesses are still laying the tracks while the AI train is in full motion,” said Charles Ross, Asia head of policy and insights at Economist Impact. “Without sustained investment in skills and strong governance, organisations risk undermining the long-term value AI can deliver.”

The findings reveal internal misalignment slowing progress. While 60% report strong leadership alignment on AI talent strategies, one in three executives cite resistance to change among employees and middle management as a key barrier to implementation.

Critical skills gaps also persist. While 96% of executives say cybersecurity is essential for AI deployment, only 20% believe their workforce is proficient. Significant shortfalls also exist in data privacy and bias detection.

As AI automates routine tasks, critical thinking and creativity are increasingly important—yet only around one-third of executives believe their workforce excels in these areas.

Keisuke Koyama, executive officer and senior general manager of the Corporate Marketing Division at Kyocera Document Solutions, said: “Skills, governance and leadership are key to unlocking AI ambition into sustainable value. Bridging these capability gaps is essential to responsible, people-centered digital transformation that delivers real business value.”

New generative AI and agentic capabilities help fans explore 50+ years of Masters history and gain deeper insight into every shot during the Tournament

ARMONK, N.Y., March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Masters Tournament today announced new and enhanced digital fan features now available on the award-winning Masters digital platforms. The watsonx AI-powered capabilities – the latest in a 30-year collaboration between IBM and the Masters – are designed to bring the rich history and on-course excitement of the Tournament to life for millions of golf fans around the world.

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Introducing Masters Vault Search with watsonx
The Masters Vault video archive has been transformed into an interactive experience, enabling fans worldwide to explore over 50 years of Masters Tournament final round broadcasts through simple, conversation-style prompts. A system of AI agents – powered by specialized solutions, including IBM’s Granite small language models (SLM) and agentic AI platform watsonx Orchestrate – built to instantly find precise clips within full-length replays, making it easy and fun to find your favorites or relive the Tournament’s greatest, most iconic moments.

Masters Vault Search is built with optical character recognition, speech-to-text transcription of broadcast commentary and scene detection to analyze footage. The Masters’ vast historical database is utilized to deliver metadata on each clip, including results dating back to 1968, as well as individual stroke data starting in 2015. 

Newly Enhanced ‘Hole Insights’
Returning for its third year, AI-powered Hole Insights will provide fans with more insights for greater accuracy around every shot taken by every player on every hole during the Masters. The newly enhanced feature combines on-course visuals with data-driven insights – such as historical scoring probabilities and contextual performance trends – helping fans better understand how each shot, position and decision impacts outcomes. Legendary caddie and commentator Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay advised the team behind the solution, lending his deep expertise and firsthand knowledge of one of golf’s most complex courses to help deliver more accurate, context-rich analysis.

The moment a ball comes to rest, its exact coordinates are captured and compared against historical data for the hole location. Watsonx then calculates the probabilities of making an eagle, birdie, par, bogey or more and generates an insight based on that analysis. (e.g. “Historically, from this spot, players across the field have a 12.5% chance of making birdie and an 81.25% chance of making par.”) Users will see a different insight for a golfer at the same position, depending on what shot they are taking.

“The Masters Tournament and IBM have continually raised the bar on unique digital experiences that blend cutting-edge technology with the timelessness of Augusta National Golf Club,” said Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at IBM. “The introduction of Masters Vault Search and updates to Hole Insights show how generative and agentic AI can transform vast amounts of data into meaningful insights – whether you’re a golf fan who wants to understand the implications of a single shot in real time, or a financial institution using AI to analyze millions of transactions to identify patterns and inform decisions.”

For 30 years, the Masters Tournament and IBM have pioneered the use of emerging technology to redefine fan experience. These new integrations join an already impressive suite of AI-enabled fan features on Masters digital platforms, including AI Highlights, Round in Three Minutes, My Group and the Masters app on Apple Vision Pro. IBM’s partnerships with the Masters and other iconic sports and entertainment organizations – Scuderia Ferrari HP, Wimbledon, the US Open, ESPN Fantasy Football, Grammys and UFC – are powered by the same AI hybrid cloud solutions used by IBM clients across industries to reach new levels of productivity, create better customer care experiences and make their business smarter.

The 90^th Masters Tournament will be held from April 9 – 12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Check out all the IBM watsonx technologies in action by visiting Masters.com or the Masters app available on mobile devices, the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

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New capability combines executive assessment with AI-enabled simulations to reveal how leaders think and make decisions under pressure

LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc., a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, today announced Heidrick Immersive, a next generation, AI-enhanced leadership assessment platform.

Heidrick Immersive represents an innovative approach to leadership insight, positioning Heidrick & Struggles among the first leadership advisory firms to introduce a capability of this kind. While traditional assessments evaluate experience, track record, and self-reported behaviors, the new platform uses AI-enabled simulations of strategic inflection points, such as market shifts, technological disruption, and critical stakeholder decisions, to observe how leaders think, decide, and operate under pressure. Advanced behavioral analysis and real-time feedback translate those observations into actionable insights on decision making, adaptability, resilience, and team dynamics.

For the first time, leadership behavior can be observed in motion: consistently, rigorously, and in minutes rather than days. What emerges is a leader’s decision imprint—the observable pattern of how judgment holds under pressure and how assumptions evolve as conditions change.  Powered by AI and backed by behavioral science, the platform creates enterprise-level pressure with cinematic realism. Heidrick & Struggles translates this observable behavior into strategic, board-level insight, giving organizations a clearer view of how leaders will operate when the stakes are highest.

“Today’s leaders must navigate constant disruption, shifting stakeholder expectations, and accelerating technological change,” said David Peck, partner and global leader of the High-Impact Leadership Center of Excellence at Heidrick & Struggles. “By integrating AI-driven simulation and personalized feedback into our advisory offering, we’re advancing how organizations understand agility in leadership through science and human insights in tandem with AI. We’re excited to bring Heidrick Immersive to life and help organizations cultivate two essential CEO qualities: agility and resilience. As organizations navigate increasing complexity and disruption, the ability to adapt quickly and lead through uncertainty has never been more critical.”

The firm will showcase Heidrick Immersive at the Transform Conference, where attendees can experience live demonstrations of the platform and explore how immersive simulations can reveal leadership behaviors that traditional assessments may miss. Demonstrations will take place at Meeting Room Epernay 2.

To learn more about Heidrick Immersive, please visit https://www.heidrick.com/en/services/leadership/leadership-assessment.

About Heidrick & Struggles
Heidrick & Struggles is the world’s foremost advisor on executive leadership, driving superior client performance through premier human capital leadership advisory services. For more than 70 years, we have delivered value for our clients by leveraging unrivaled expertise to help organizations discover and enable outstanding leaders and teams. Learn more at www.heidrick.com.

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Global Director, Public Relations
Heidrick & Struggles 
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HONG KONG, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Youhug Media recently concluded its prestigious “Radiant Vision: Youhug 2026 New Series Gala” in Hong Kong. During the event, the company unveiled an ambitious release slate featuring highly anticipated titles such as Blossoms of Power, Rebirth, The Awakening, Ctrl+Alt+Life, Confessions, The Road to Splendor, and Have it All. Beyond its diverse lineup of TV and film projects, Youhug Media officially announced a groundbreaking strategic roadmap for AI-generated drama series, demonstrating its vision and commitment to content innovation and industrial evolution. The gala saw the appearance of lead actors and creative teams who shared insights into their latest works, while official trailers and posters were released simultaneously online, garnering significant attention from industry professionals and audiences alike.

A Diverse Slate of Premium Productions Captivates the Industry

Themed “Radiant Vision,” the gala showcased a massive array of upcoming projects. Distinguished guests in attendance included Li Xiaojun, Director of the Sichuan Provincial Radio and Television Bureau; Zhang Hai, Deputy Director of the Sichuan Provincial Radio and Television Bureau; Xu Jingyi, Head of the TV Drama Division of the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism; Chi Xiaoling, Second-level Investigator of the Radio, TV, and Online Audio-Visual Program Division of the Shanghai Municipal Administration; and Lu Jian, Chief Representative of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in East China.

Lu Chao, President of Youhug Media, delivered an opening address outlining the company’s future strategy. He emphasized that “elevating quality is the ultimate weapon against change,” and pledged to “actively embrace AI empowerment to better tell Chinese stories”.

The project showcase kicked off with Blossoms of Power, starring Meng Ziyi and He Yu. The teaser’s tense score and powerful performances highlighted a world of undercurrents, where Eastern aesthetics meet a complex game of power, emotion, and destiny. This was followed by the hot-blooded period epic Rebirth, starring Li Yunrui, Huang Yang Tiantian, and Zhang Kangle. The series follows the journey of Zhuge Yue (Li Yunrui) and Chu Qiao (Huang Yang Tiantian) as they survive the Battle of the Icy Lake to bring peace to the world.

Ranging from Eastern aesthetic power struggles to hot-blooded ensemble epics, the latest slate from Youhug Media showcases a vast array of genres and distinct styles, designed to comprehensively meet the diverse preferences and high expectations of global audiences. Furthermore, Youhug Media remains steadfast in its commitment to a diversified strategic roadmap for film and television development.

Youhug’s 2026 lineup further expands into diverse genres:

• The Awakening: A hardcore revenge action drama starring Zhang Kangle as a prisoner who endured trials in Heiyuan Prison from a young age. He escapes to Wangcheng to avenge his father, where he befriends Qi Jun (Zhou Jieqiong) and becomes entangled in the power struggles between the Yihesheng gang and the city’s rulers.
• Ctrl+Alt+Life: This annual hot-blooded growth drama stars Zeng Shunxi, Zhang Kangle, Liu Xiening, and Jiang Lai. The story follows an accidental identity swap between two young men—one shedding his halo to rediscover his passion, while the other rises to the top of the competitive arena—offering a profound reflection on the choices and destinies of youth.
• Confessions: This highly anticipated psychological thriller reunites the creative team behind The Pig, The Snake, and The Pigeon, starring Ethan Juan, Gingle Wang, and Yi-wen Chen. The narrative begins with a 2004 bombing and kidnapping case in Taipei that entwines three innocent families in a 20-year cycle of intergenerational conflict. Utilizing a highly stylized audiovisual language, the series explores the abyss of human nature and fissures in human nature through themes of high-stakes revenge and psychological fractures.
• The Road to Splendor: Directed by Deng Ke and written by Nan Zhen, this period road movie stars Ding Yuxi and Deng Enxi. Moving beyond traditional domestic settings, the series uses a novel Eastern aesthetic to portray the survival and mutual redemption of salt merchant Zhao Ling and fallen noble daughter Fu Tingyun as they navigate a chaotic world.

Pioneering the AI Frontier and Future IP Ecosystem

Beyond the key upcoming projects for 2026, several projects currently in development were officially announced during the gala, showcasing a vast array of genres and unique creative highlights. Among them, the period legend Have it All (Yi Shou Zhai Xing Yi Shou Chui Di), which blends Eastern classical charm with contemporary significance, was heavily announced. Starring Meng Ziyi, the series follows the journey of Princess Regent Xiao Qitang as she navigates through conspiracies, eventually rewriting her destiny with wisdom and integrity in a high-energy plot filled with constant reversals.

Additionally, the new urban romance Ai,Love (Ai De Suan Fa) released an all-AI-produced concept teaser. Moving beyond a singular romantic narrative, the series explores the dilemmas of intimacy through the lens of three urban couples, serving as a “Contemporary Urban Emotional Survival Guide.” Also unveiled was Mo Yu Ji , a high-quality production blending time travel, romance, power struggles, and light comedy, which tells a story of choice, persistence, and redemption amidst chaotic times. Furthermore, the uniquely charming new work Hong Bai Xi Shi was officially announced, using a comedic shell to explore themes of life and death, encouraging audiences to regain the courage to love and be loved.

Following the enthusiastic response to the series MOBIUS (Bu Mian Ri), a newly upgraded film adaptation is also in preparation, aiming to innovate while maintaining the core charm of the original IP. The gala also featured The Annoyance of The Gods IP, based on the blockbuster work by Ma Boyong, which will reshape the legend of Journey to the West from a fresh perspective. Other new projects announced to further enrich Youhug Media’s content layout include Jin Li Yue Long Men, Da Jiang Ben Liu, Ran Yu, and Panda (Da Xiong Mao). Notably, the drama Under the Table (Tai Di), focusing on the stakes of human nature, also garnered significant attention for its potential to provide a brand-new viewing experience.

As a leading domestic film and television content creation company, Youhug Media has long been dedicated to premium drama creation and industrial production systems. During the gala, Youhug officially announced the establishment of its AICG Lab, marking its formal entry into the AI drama series track and its commitment to empowering more AI creators. The event featured the premiere of Qin Ling Qing Tong Gui Shi Lu, a fantasy suspense short drama created through a full-chain AI process. Based on the teaser, the project demonstrates high levels of completion and aesthetic value in its world-building, character performance, and atmospheric rendering, showcasing the refreshing advantages of AI tools.

Simultaneously, the two lead characters, Qin Lingyue and Lin Xiyan, were officially “signed” as Youhug’s first AI Actors. Youhug stated that while AI technology currently shortens production cycles and reveals new possibilities for deep integration with film and television creation, it remains in an exploratory stage. The company emphasized that real emotional resonance is paramount; the performances of human actors are irreplaceable and will become increasingly precious. Consequently, AI actors will only appear in AI-specific dramas and will not be used in live-action series.

By expanding from upcoming titles to AI-driven creations, Youhug Media has formed a full-category content ecosystem where long-form dramas, films, short plays, and AI series develop synergistically across genres such as period, reality, suspense, and action. The company remains committed to building an industry benchmark that balances artistic strength with market competitiveness, delivering works with depth, warmth, and value to contribute to the high-quality development of the industry.

The evolution of a 10-year R&D heritage that previously swept top US luxury department stores. Meet Dr.BRID C, the next-generation biotech skincare line launching on Amazon—all under $25.

NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Altitude 40,000 feet. Humidity below 20%. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror after a long-haul flight to find your skin rough, red, and completely parched, this new beauty brand’s origin story will instantly resonate with you.

Born out of the desperate need for VIPs and beauty professionals to protect their skin in harsh, Sahara-like cabin environments, the next-generation biotech K-beauty brand Dr.BRID C has officially launched on US Amazon.

The ‘Paradox of Beauty’: How We’re Destroying Our Own Skin
Even on the ground, our skin is under daily attack as if it were 40,000 feet in the air. Air conditioning, pollution, and ironically, our daily beauty routines—heavy makeup, harsh double-cleansing, and chemical exfoliation—are slowly stripping away our skin barrier.

To break this vicious cycle, Dr.BRID C goes beyond temporary fixes with a clear and uncompromising philosophy: “Defense Before Beauty.”

Luxury Skincare Science That Awakens ‘C-Peptide’
Dr.BRID C’s barrier-repairing prowess is rooted in a 10-year R&D heritage that previously dominated luxury US department stores like Barneys New York.

Rejecting conventional moisturizers that just suffocate the skin with heavy oils, their scientists developed a proprietary patented technology: PEPTIBRID^®. This technology encapsulates a powerful collagen-signaling peptide in soothing zinc oxide, delivering it safely and deeply into the skin. In cell tests, this resulted in a massive 175.3% surge in ‘C-peptide,’ a key biomarker for new collagen synthesis.

“When trying to create a cream that could help skin survive a 14-hour flight, we realized surface hydration simply wasn’t enough,” says the Lead Researcher at Dr.BRID C. “Dr.BRID C helps build the fundamental strength skin needs to breathe and defend itself in any extreme environment.”

“Balanced and Springy”—Real Customers Prove the Barrier Miracle
Dr.BRID C focuses on rebuilding the skin’s core rather than just offering a temporary band-aid. And real customer reviews are already proving the miracle.

An Amazon reviewer who suffered from a compromised oil-water balance and tightness praised the texture and moisture retention: “This cream moisturizer is smooth and makes the skin feel soft after overnight wear without lingering filminess or discomfort. Skin does not feel greasy or oily but balanced and springy.”

Furthermore, testers who experienced extreme inner dryness from frequent travel and UV exposure testified to the overwhelming difference: “I have sensitive skin, so after traveling, UV exposure makes my skin reactive and dry… This feels like I’ve finally found the right cream. It spreads smoothly and absorbs quickly without leaving residue. It addresses inner dryness beautifully.”

The #40,000ft Cream Lineup: A Customized Barrier Trio (All Under $25)
Driven by the “Defense Before Beauty” philosophy, the launch centers around three targeted #40,000ft Creams designed for specific skin conditions.

• #40,000ft Barrier Defense Basic Cream ($19.99): The absolute hero of the lineup. Formulated with an optimal 12ppm of PEPTIBRID^®, this cream becomes your new daily shield if your oil-water balance has collapsed. It absorbs instantly without any greasiness, creating the perfect velvet canvas for your makeup to grip onto.
• #40,000ft Hydro Relief Cream ($21.99): A cooling gel-cream packed with a high concentration of 21ppm PEPTIBRID^® for sensitized, dehydrated skin. Just one use blocks Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) by 30.81%, delivering an instant hit of deep hydration.
• #40,000ft Intensive Moisture Basic Cream ($21.99): The ultimate age-defying density care. Boasting 22ppm of PEPTIBRID^®—the highest concentration in the lineup—it goes beyond barrier support to visibly improve signs of aging like enlarged pores, rough texture, and eye wrinkles over 8 weeks.

Rounding out the collection is a synergistic, clean-formula lineup—including a pH-balancing toner and a 100-hour moisture-locking serum—all priced under $25. If you’re ready to experience cutting-edge barrier defense that survives even the harshest conditions, Dr.BRID C is available now on Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/drbridc?maas=maas_adg_EE29DA495FDC3C85E3F4533006833714_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas).

By integrating factory-direct manufacturing and skin-friendly safety standards, HANBI delivers high-durability hotel bedding solutions that stabilize procurement budgets for 2,000+ luxury hospitality brands globally.

NANNING, CHINA, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For decades, the global hospitality conversation has been dominated by mattress “hardware” from giants like Sealy and Simmons. But a critical shift is happening in the “software” of sleep: the hotel linens that define a guest’s direct tactile experience. HANBI, a vertically integrated hotel linen manufacturer, today announced the global expansion of its high-performance hotel bedding solutions. By addressing the industry’s chronic struggle with textile longevity, HANBI’s new line promises to extend product lifespan by 30%, offering a strategic edge to hotel owners worldwide.

In an era of rising inflation, HANBI is redefining hotel ROI. The company controls the entire supply chain from raw yarn to the final product. By merging large-scale R&D with a “Factory-to-Hotel” direct model, it helps global hospitality partners—including Howard Johnson and Accord Hotels—reduce procurement overhead by 5% to 10%.

Engineered for Longevity: The 30% Advantage
The primary drain on a hotel’s linen budget is the rapid deterioration caused by industrial laundering. HANBI has neutralized this via its proprietary reinforced weaving technology. This ensures that every hotel bedding set maintains its structure, whiteness, and “first-day” feel for up to 30% longer than standard industry alternatives.

“We don’t just weave fabric; we engineer performance for the modern hotel linen factory,” says a spokesperson for HANBI. “Our linens undergo rigorous pre-shrinking and high-temperature setting. This ensures that a HANBI bed sheet retains its crisp, white, ‘first-day’ aesthetic, which is essential for any hotel luxury bedding standard. For a hotel owner, that 30% extra life is pure profit.”

Professional Hygiene Standards in a Luxury Setting
Post-pandemic travelers demand more than just comfort; they demand uncompromising hygiene. HANBI’s unique advantage lies in its dual-track production: applying the same strict hygiene standards found in their hospital bed sheets to their commercial hotel towels and linens. All core products are manufactured under strict safety standards, guaranteeing they are skin-friendly and free from harmful irritants. This remains a critical benchmark for eco-conscious wholesale hotel supplies.

One-Stop Integration: From Hotel Pillows to Amenities
HANBI’s “One-Stop” philosophy simplifies the fragmented procurement process. Their integrated catalog covers every guest touchpoint:

• Hotel Bedding & Sets: High-thread-count cotton with superior breathability and durability.
• Hotel Towels & Bathrobes: High-GSM, long-staple cotton for maximum absorbency and softness.
• Guest Room Accessories: From hotel pillows to ergonomic slippers and bespoke amenity kits that align with a brand’s unique DNA.

Market Validation & Global Reach
Late shipments are a constant headache for hotel managers. HANBI avoids this drama by maintaining a 98% on-time delivery rate. This consistency explains why 90% of their clients have stuck with the company for three years or more. Beyond just shipping products, HANBI acts as an agile OEM and ODM partner. This gives boutique owners and global giants the power to prototype a signature look and scale it across properties without the usual lead-time headaches or budget creep.

About HANBI
HANBI is a leading vertically integrated hotel linen manufacturer specializing in professional hospitality textiles. Unlike traditional trading companies, HANBI operates its own state-of-the-art hotel linen factory, ensuring total control over quality, cost, and lead times. From premium hotel linens to sustainable fabrics meeting the rigorous hygiene standards, HANBI is the “invisible champion” supporting the world’s most demanding hospitality brands.

For more information, please visit: https://www.hanbi-hotelsupplies.com/

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