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THE ROLLING STONES TURN IT UP WITH CROSSFIRE HURRICANE RUM

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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LONDON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rolling Stones, eternal symbols of musical prowess, are set to make history once again. The legendary band is introducing their very own signature rum "Crossfire Hurricane," inspired by the opening lyric of their hit song "Jumpin' Jack Flash."

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The legendary band is introducing their very own signature rum "Crossfire Hurricane," inspired by the opening lyric of their hit song "Jumpin' Jack Flash."
Crossfire Hurricane elevates any cocktail —showcasing everything a bartender is looking for from a rum while still being welcoming for the quality rum consumer.
The band's vision and enthusiasm for Crossfire Hurricane set us apart and position us to redefine the rum category.
Crossfire Hurricane reminds fans that no matter how you celebrate this holiday season, rock & roll responsibly.

Fortune Debuts Fortune 500 Europe

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Total revenue for the entire Fortune 500 Europe is $13.9 trillion compared to $18.1 trillion for the U.S. Fortune 500 and $41 trillion for the Fortune Global 500.

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Total revenue for the entire Fortune 500 Europe is $13.9 trillion compared to $18.1 trillion for the U.S. Fortune 500 and $41 trillion for the Fortune Global 500.
The new Fortune 500 Europe is an expansion of Fortune's iconic and authoritative list launched in 1955.
CEO Weekly Europe writer, Peter Vanham, based in Switzerland, is perfectly geo-positioned at the heart of continental Europe.
For the Fortune 500 Europe list, companies are ranked by total revenues for their latest available respective fiscal years.

Webex by Cisco Announces AI-Powered Solutions to Empower Contact Center Agent Potential and Reduce Burnout

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stress and burnout are common in the workplace, and even more so within contact center employees. In fact, a study found agent turnover is twice that of any other profession and that burnout causes 50% of agent turnover within contact centers. This costs businesses with 100 agents $4.8M each year on average. To combat this, Webex by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), a leading provider of collaboration and contact center technologies powering hybrid work and customer experience, today announced new AI-powered capabilities in Webex Contact Center. These new capabilities aim to help improve agent well-being and productivity, resulting in exceptional customer experiences.

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Webex and Thrive Global deepen their partnership to solve customer service challenges with Thrive Reset integration into Webex Contact Center.
Thrive Reset for Webex Contact Center integrates well-being breaks into contact center agents' days using real-time insights from Webex, helping agents do their best work and reduce burnout.
In fact, a study found agent turnover is twice that of any other profession and that burnout causes 50% of agent turnover within contact centers.
To combat this, Webex by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), a leading provider of collaboration and contact center technologies powering hybrid work and customer experience, today announced new AI-powered capabilities in Webex Contact Center.

NOW That’s What I Call Music! Presents Two New Releases on October 27

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Friday, October 20, 2023

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88, and NOW That's What I Call Music!

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88, and NOW That's What I Call Music!
25th Anniversary: Volume 1 will both be released October 27 on CD and digitally.
NOW That's What I Call Music!
68 previous releases in NOW's numeric U.S. series have reached Billboard’s Top 10, and 19 volumes have reached Number One.

Universal Music Japan opens UMG retail destination in Tokyo, dedicated to serving music super-fans

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Friday, October 20, 2023

TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Japan (UMJ), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the grand opening of a concept retail store dedicated to supporting music super-fans. The four-floor superstore opened to the public this morning - Friday, October 20, 2023, in the heart of Harajuku, Tokyo - one of the world's most recognizable destinations for fashion, culture and fandom.

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TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Japan (UMJ), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the grand opening of a concept retail store dedicated to supporting music super-fans.
The UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE HARAJUKU is located on Takeshita Street in Harajuku and will serve as a hub for UMG artists and fans from around the world to connect offline.
Japan is the world's second largest music market (IFPI) and leads the world in physical music sales.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC HARAJUKU Facility Overview:
Access: 3-minute walk from Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote Line, 5-minute walk from JR: Harajuku station

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND BANDLAB TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STRATEGIC AI COLLABORATION

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and BandLab Technologies, the parent company of the world's largest social music creation platform, BandLab, today announced plans for an expansive, industry-first strategic relationship concentrated on artificial intelligence (AI).

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BandLab is the world's first music creation platform to pledge support for the Human Artistry Campaign (HAC), a global coalition devoted to ensuring AI technologies are developed and utilized in ways that champion human creativity and culture.
In making the announcement, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group said, "We welcome BandLab's commitment to an ethical approach to AI through their accessible technology, tools and platform.
We are excited to add BandLab Technologies to a growing list of UMG partners whose responsible and innovative AI will benefit the creative community."
Meng Ru Kuok, CEO & Founder, Caldecott Music Group and CEO of BandLab Technologies said, "BandLab Technologies and our wider Caldecott Music Group network is steadfast in its respect for artists' rights and the infinite potential of AI in music creation and we believe our millions of users around the world share in this commitment and excitement.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP AND BANDLAB TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STRATEGIC AI COLLABORATION

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and BandLab Technologies, the parent company of the world's largest social music creation platform, BandLab, today announced plans for an expansive, industry-first strategic relationship concentrated on artificial intelligence (AI).

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BandLab is the world's first music creation platform to pledge support for the Human Artistry Campaign (HAC), a global coalition devoted to ensuring AI technologies are developed and utilized in ways that champion human creativity and culture.
In making the announcement, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group said, "We welcome BandLab's commitment to an ethical approach to AI through their accessible technology, tools and platform.
We are excited to add BandLab Technologies to a growing list of UMG partners whose responsible and innovative AI will benefit the creative community."
Meng Ru Kuok, CEO & Founder, Caldecott Music Group and CEO of BandLab Technologies said, "BandLab Technologies and our wider Caldecott Music Group network is steadfast in its respect for artists' rights and the infinite potential of AI in music creation and we believe our millions of users around the world share in this commitment and excitement.

Color Star Technology Launches an AI Virtual Band

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, announces today that its artificial intelligence (AI) virtual band plans to release its first digital music album, "Color World" around November 2023.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, announces today that its artificial intelligence (AI) virtual band plans to release its first digital music album, "Color World" around November 2023.
The "Vibrant Music Collective" is birthed from AI music technology developed by the Company's team.
Every band member is designed using AI technology and the entire performance is also conducted through AI technology.
[2] All of this suggests that AI music virtual idols is on its way to becoming the next big trend, and in response, we are launching our own virtual AI band."

Jack Daniel's and Metro Boomin Partner for Exclusive Performances in Austin & Las Vegas and Historic Label T-shirt Redesign

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

As part of this momentous occasion, Metro Boomin is set to unveil a limited edition t-shirt that reimagines the iconic Jack Daniel’s label.

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As part of this momentous occasion, Metro Boomin is set to unveil a limited edition t-shirt that reimagines the iconic Jack Daniel’s label.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010086322/en/
Jack Daniel’s and Metro Boomin Partner for Exclusive Performances in Austin & Las Vegas and Historic Label T-shirt Redesign (Photo: Jack Daniel's)
The label redesign marks a groundbreaking moment for the brand, as it’s the first time the iconic label has been redesigned by a musician.
Infusing my personal touch into this iconic brand has been inspiring, and I’m excited to unveil the result,” said Metro Boomin.
“Jack Daniel’s has always had a special relationship with music, dating back to the days of Mr. Jack himself.

Col&MacArthur launch pre-orders for commemorative timepiece celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Scorpions' iconic anthem

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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LIEGE, Belgium, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, established watchmaker Col&MacArthur is thrilled to unveil its newest project, WIND OF CHANGE. A tribute to the profound moment in history marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 and encapsulated by the Scorpions' anthem "Wind of Change," this watch represents the sentiments of hope, change, and unity. In partnership with the Scorpions and Universal Music, the WIND OF CHANGE watch is crafted to captivate both history enthusiasts and rock aficionados. It is available now on the brand's website for $599 USD for the Quartz version, and $1,699 USD for the Automatic version.

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In partnership with the Scorpions and Universal Music, the WIND OF CHANGE watch is crafted to captivate both history enthusiasts and rock aficionados.
It is available now on the brand's website for $599 USD for the Quartz version, and $1,699 USD for the Automatic version.
The WIND OF CHANGE watch is more than just a timepiece; it's a wearable testament to the spirit of resilience and unity that defined that era.
From 6pm to 12pm, the indexes on the watch are IX - XI - I - IX - VII - IX, representing the date of the fall of the Wall.