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Grom Social Enterprises and Curiosity Ink Media Enlist Entertainment Marketing Consultant Melanie Bartlett to Lead Marketing Strategy for Santa.com and Grom Social

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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Bartlett's appointment was announced jointly by Darren Marks, Grom's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Jared Wolfson, CEO of Curiosity Ink Media.

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  • Bartlett's appointment was announced jointly by Darren Marks, Grom's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Jared Wolfson, CEO of Curiosity Ink Media.
  • Additionally, Bartlett will be instrumental in the site's editorial content, digital asset production, and social media initiatives.
  • Bartlett will also lend her expertise to Grom Social, the parent-supervised and fully monitored safe social app for kids under 13, who are not permitted on most other social media without parental consent.
  • Bartlett is an accomplished and passionate marketing executive known for bringing beloved animated properties to consumers around the world.

ibex Welcomes John E. Thompson as Global Head of Sales and Janna Normington as Vice President of Utility Solutions 

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that BPO sales veteran John E. Thompson has joined ibex as Global Head of Sales and utilities industry sales expert Janna Normington has joined as Vice President of Utility Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that BPO sales veteran John E. Thompson has joined ibex as Global Head of Sales and utilities industry sales expert Janna Normington has joined as Vice President of Utility Solutions.
  • We are delighted to welcome John and Janna to the growing ibex team, said Bruce Dawson, Chief Sales and Client Services Officer.
  • Both are outstanding sales leaders with proven success in driving new opportunities and client relationships in key strategic markets.
  • ibex is laser-focused on delivering the best CX for its clients through integrated omnichannel solutions geared for the digital-first marketplace.

BET Announces Revival of Hit Reality Series “COLLEGE HILL: CELEBRITY EDITION” Featuring Celebrities Who Will Hit the Yard as Students at Texas Southern University

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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In the reimagined new season, celebrities will live together and join the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Texas Southern University as students.

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  • In the reimagined new season, celebrities will live together and join the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Texas Southern University as students.
  • Enrolled alongside current Texas Southern University students, the cast will work towards completing a specialty certificate program to cross the graduation stage.
  • Texas Southern University is committed to transforming the lives of its students, said Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President of Texas Southern University.
  • Texas Southern has been a distinguished educational pioneer since 1927, and the University has become one of the most diverse and respected institutions in Texas.

OWC Joins the Music Showcasing Innovative Connectivity and Storage Solutions at SXSW 2022

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Presented by Give A Note Foundation and Artist For Artist on Friday, March 18 at SXSW 2022.

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  • Presented by Give A Note Foundation and Artist For Artist on Friday, March 18 at SXSW 2022.
  • OWC will also be supporting Jam in the Van at SXSW 2022 as its sponsor.
  • OWC will give daily prizes and showcase its latest products for film, media, and music creators on March 16-20.
  • OWC will present award-winning external hard drive solutions, expansion products, docking and connectivity solutions.

RéVive Skincare announces new Brand Ambassador, Adeela Crown, International Celebrity and Film Facialist

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --RVive is thrilled to announce their new Brand Ambassador, Adeela Crown, as part of a six month partnership.

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  • NEW YORK, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --RVive is thrilled to announce their new Brand Ambassador, Adeela Crown, as part of a six month partnership.
  • Adeela is a renowned celebrity and film facialist working with a lengthy roster of A-listers such as Julia Garner, Gal Gadot, Tyrese Gibson, Daisy Ridley, Ella Ballinska, and Sir Kenneth Branagh.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Adeela Crown as a RVive Brand Ambassador.
  • She also regularly works as an on-set facialist alongside prestigious film productions including, Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Fox and Universal.

Veteran Media Industry Innovator Jeffrey Yapp Joins eResonate

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eResonate Media Corporation announcedthat the accomplished industry veteran of film, television, music, games and themetaverse, Jeffrey Yapp, has joined the eResonate team.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eResonate Media Corporation announcedthat the accomplished industry veteran of film, television, music, games and themetaverse, Jeffrey Yapp, has joined the eResonate team.
  • "eResonate is decentralizing income for talent and venues to better align with today's fandom, inside an exciting new social networking environment."
  • eResonate Founder Gary Kucher commented, "I've known Jeffrey for over 20 years and he's maintained a consistently impressive career of successfully scaling media business opportunities, amounting to billions of dollars in new revenue creation.
  • Shane Smith, Founder and CEO of Vice Media, said, "Jeff Yapp is a true visionary, and I mean that literally.

Ricky Sitomer, CEO of Star Jets International, Inc. (JETR), Announces Record 2021 Revenue of $11,000,000, a Year-Over-Year Increase in Revenue of 15%

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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JETR recorded $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 36% year-over-year.

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  • JETR recorded $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 36% year-over-year.
  • Ricky Sitomer, CEO of JETR stated, We are proud to announce our all-time-record revenue in 2021 and our continued growth in the private jet industry.
  • The Company has recently become a Bapes Ambassador , which gives Star Jets International a VR (Virtual Reality), Metaverse experience for its travelers.
  • Star Jet clients can become BAPES NFT token holders, receiving exclusive access to jets in VR and real life.

Jam City to Drop Champions: Ascension NFTs This Week, Announces Price and Holder Perks

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Chris DeWolfe, co-founder and CEO of Jam City, said, This is one of the most meaningful projects Ive been involved with.

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  • Chris DeWolfe, co-founder and CEO of Jam City, said, This is one of the most meaningful projects Ive been involved with.
  • The initial NFT drop is just a taste of the fun that we hope to deliver in this Champions Metaverse.
  • DeWolfe continued: For over 12 years, Jam City has become a leader by having a player-first ethos.
  • Jam City has built and continues to grow a dynamic, engaged community with tens of millions of loyal players around the world.

Yoko Nakao Joins Benetech Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benetech , the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced the appointment of Yoko Nakaoto its Board of Directors.

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  • Palo Alto, Calif., Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benetech , the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced the appointment of Yoko Nakaoto its Board of Directors.
  • Nakao is a game industry veteran with extensive expertise in operations andstrategy.
  • TheBenetechboard, a diverse and highly experienced group of professionals, leveragescollectiveexpertiseandleadershipfromabroadspectrumofsectorsincludingtechnology,business,philanthropy,andlaw to advance the organizations software for social good mission.
  • As the newest member ofBenetechsboard of directors, Nakao will serve on both the Nominating and the Program and Development Committees as well as provide strategic guidance to helpBenetechdeliver on its impact goals.

LUPA SYSTEMS AND UDAY SHANKAR ENTER INTO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO FORM "BODHI TREE," AN INVESTMENT PLATFORM THAT WILL BE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY THE QATAR INVESTMENT AUTHORITY

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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MUMBAI, India and DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lupa Systems Founder and CEO James Murdoch and Uday Shankar, the former Chairman and CEO of Star India and the former President of Walt Disney Asia Pacific, announced today they are forming a new venture, "Bodhi Tree," an investment platform that will be financially supported by the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). This new venture is designed to invest in media and consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.

Key Points: 
  • This new venture is designed to invest in media and consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.
  • The newly formed venture will be run by Murdoch and Shankar as co-chairs, combining decades of experience influencing the region's media landscape and emerging consumers.
  • QIA will be committing up to $US1.5 billion in Bodhi Tree's vision being pursued by Murdoch and Shankar.
  • Bodhi Tree is a strategic partnership designed to invest in consumer technology opportunities in Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on India.