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Merlin Chain Secures New Investments Co-led by Spartan Group and Hailstone Labs to Empower Bitcoin Apps

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Ethereum, Decentralized finance, EVM, Education, Ecosystem, TVL, Safety, BTC, Sequoia Capital, Blue box, Blockchain, Traction, Partnership, Research, United Nations Security Council, IDG Capital, Growth, Entrepreneurship, 5Y Capital, Privacy, Bertelsmann, Taproot, Decentralized application, ETH, ZK, Cryptocurrency

This strategic partnership marks an important milestone in Merlin Chain's journey, positioning it at the forefront of the Bitcoin ecosystem's evolution.

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  • This strategic partnership marks an important milestone in Merlin Chain's journey, positioning it at the forefront of the Bitcoin ecosystem's evolution.
  • Since its last funding round, Merlin Chain has successfully launched its mainnet, which has rapidly gained traction within the industry.
  • The addition of esteemed backers like Spartan Group will empower Merlin Chain to delve deeper into the institutional management scene, leveraging the new BTC staking narrative.
  • To this end, Merlin Chain has established the Merlin Security Council, which includes well-known entities such as Slowmist , BlockSec , Salus , Secure3 , ScaleBit and Revoke.Cash .

Ziff Davis Appoints Kate Gutman as EVP, General Manager, of its Technology Media Businesses

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Digital Marketing, Technology, Internet, Lifehacker, Reader, Economics, Columbia University, ZD, SVOD, Senior, Spiceworks, PCMag, Bertelsmann, CNN en Español

Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), has named Kate Gutman Executive Vice President, General Manager, of its technology media group, which includes PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker, and Spiceworks.

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  • Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), has named Kate Gutman Executive Vice President, General Manager, of its technology media group, which includes PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker, and Spiceworks.
  • She will report to Steve Horowitz, president of Ziff Davis’ Technology and Shopping Division.
  • “We’re extremely excited to have Kate joining Ziff Davis to oversee our category-leading tech properties,” Horowitz said.
  • Earlier in her career, Ms. Gutman also held senior digital and business strategy roles at Reader's Digest/Trusted Brands, Rodale, Bertelsmann, and Lagardère Group.

EQS-News: Change in the Supervisory Board of Cherry SE: Harald von Heynitz succeeds Joachim Coers

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Annual, KPMG, Supervisory board, Global Industrial, Joachim, BMW, Annual general meeting, Bertelsmann, KPMG LLP, Audit committee, Automotive Products, Property management

Change in the Supervisory Board of Cherry SE: Harald von Heynitz succeeds Joachim Coers

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  • Change in the Supervisory Board of Cherry SE: Harald von Heynitz succeeds Joachim Coers
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  • Munich, April 10, 2024 - The Supervisory Board of Cherry SE will be reconstituted: Joachim Coers had resigned his mandate as of December 31, 2023.
  • Harald von Heynitz was appointed with effect from April 5 until the Annual General Meeting on June 14, 2024, by the Munich court.
  • At the same time, we would like to thank Joachim Coers for his valuable work for the Supervisory Board of Cherry SE."

EQS-News: NEON EQUITY AG establishes high-caliber Impact Advisory Board with renowned ESG experts

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
European Commission, Committee, EQUITY, Sustainable management, Investment, Forum, ESG, World Bank, Bertelsmann, Frankfurt, Bertelsmann Stiftung, NEON, Civil service commission, Politics, CSO

Frankfurt am Main, February 29, 2024 - NEON EQUITY AG (NEON EQUITY ISIN: DE000A3DW408), a founder-led investor and growth enabler, introduces its newly established Impact Advisory Board.

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  • Frankfurt am Main, February 29, 2024 - NEON EQUITY AG (NEON EQUITY ISIN: DE000A3DW408), a founder-led investor and growth enabler, introduces its newly established Impact Advisory Board.
  • One of the aims of the Board is to create new investment opportunities for NEON EQUITY in the field of impact investing.
  • I am delighted to have gained four such renowned ESG experts as initiators, advisors and sparring partners for NEON EQUITY.
  • NEON EQUITY itself will of course also benefit from the in-depth expertise of each individual member of our Impact Advisory Board.

Bedrock Streaming Opens New Office in Lisbon as Part of International Expansion

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Other Professional Services, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Audio, Video, Finance, Fintech, Apps, Applications, Professional Services, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Entertainment, Networks, Internet, Bertelsmann, Culture, Groupe M6, Hiccup, RTL Group, Growth, Creative industries, Video game

In a significant move to expand its international footprint, Bedrock, a leading European streaming technology company, proudly announces the opening of its new office in the vibrant city of Lisbon.

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  • In a significant move to expand its international footprint, Bedrock, a leading European streaming technology company, proudly announces the opening of its new office in the vibrant city of Lisbon.
  • Operating leading streaming services such as 6play, Videoland, RTL+, and RTLplay, the venture extends its influence across France, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Belgium.
  • Today, with its advanced platforms, Bedrock engages over 45 million users, ensuring content reaches screens of all kinds seamlessly.
  • "Expanding to Lisbon is a pivotal moment for Bedrock, affirming our dedication to innovation and growth in streaming technology," said Jonas Engwall, CEO of Bedrock.

KEVIN CONROY JOINS MUSIC DAILY AND AMERICAN WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY BOARD

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Univision, Creativity, Bertelsmann, MGM, TMT, FOX, Music, AOL, Madison Dearborn Partners, CBS, Growth, Human

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Weekend Entertainment, an innovative creator platform that empowers Gen Z fans of pop culture to curate and distribute authentic multimedia content, today announced the appointment of transformative music, media and technology entrepreneur, Kevin Conroy, to its advisory board. Conroy has collaborated with some of the world's largest media companies, including CBS, FOX, Bertelsmann, AOL, Univision, and MGM.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Weekend Entertainment, an innovative creator platform that empowers Gen Z fans of pop culture to curate and distribute authentic multimedia content, today announced the appointment of transformative music, media and technology entrepreneur, Kevin Conroy, to its advisory board.
  • Conroy has collaborated with some of the world's largest media companies, including CBS, FOX, Bertelsmann, AOL, Univision, and MGM.
  • Music Daily is more important than ever, embracing innovation & connecting creators & fans," said Kevin Conroy.
  • "We are honored and yet humbled to have Kevin join our intrepid team," said Mel Adler, CEO of American Weekend Entertainment.

Teleperformance declares Offer for Majorel unconditional 98.45% of Shares tendered under the Offer – Opening of the Post-Acceptance Period

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Other Technology, Bertelsmann, Disclosure, Electric Bond and Share Company v. Securities and Exchange Commission, Closing time effect, Positive statement, Wet, Amendment, EUR, Business Day, CET, Section, PP, Euronext Amsterdam, ABN, AMRO Bank, Acquisition, Judgement, Euronext Paris, Person, Bank statement, Shareholder, Position, Article, AMF, Digital, Closing time, Paragraph, Section 17 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Business, Failure, AFM, Cryptocurrency, Security (finance), Auction, Mobile phone, Share (finance), Majorel, Teleperformance

As a result, Teleperformance declares the Offer unconditional (doet gestand) and the Post-Acceptance Period will start as from 23 October 2023 for a 2-week period.

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  • As a result, Teleperformance declares the Offer unconditional (doet gestand) and the Post-Acceptance Period will start as from 23 October 2023 for a 2-week period.
  • Shareholders who have elected to receive the Share Consideration during the Offer Period or the Post-Acceptance Period will receive on the Second Settlement Date Teleperformance shares at an exchange ratio of 30/217.
  • Further information on the Post-Acceptance Period is included in Section 5.8 (Post-Acceptance Period) of the Offer Memorandum.
  • A maximum of 4,608,295 Teleperformance shares is available for issue under the Share Consideration, (i.e., a maximum of 33,333,334 Shares can be exchanged for Teleperformance shares).

SK chemicals, Storing Music in Circular Recycled Plastics

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
PVC, CR, LP, Attention, DVD, Steam, Polyvinyl chloride, Bertelsmann, Pressure, Acquisition, PET, Multimedia, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Compact disc, Arvato Entertainment, Recycling, Safety, SK, Plastic, Natural gas, Rare-earth element

SEONGNAM, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK chemicals supplies circular recycled materials to the global record market.

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  • SEONGNAM, South Korea, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SK chemicals supplies circular recycled materials to the global record market.
  • SK chemicals (CEO Ahn Jae-hyun) announced on the 19th that it co-developed the "EcoRecord" LP made from 100% recycled materials with global record producer Sonopress.
  • Circular recycling is an exclusive chemical recycling technology of SK chemicals that breaks down discarded plastics through chemical reactions into raw material units and then uses these raw materials to produce recycled plastics.
  • SK chemicals is also considering signing a business agreement with local distributors and Sonopress to ensure a stable supply of circular recycled materials.

EQS-News: HomeToGo Group appoints Dr. Bodo Thielmann as Chief Investment Director

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Monday, September 25, 2023
HTG, Investment, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, German, TelevisionWeek, DanCenter, CFO, Bertelsmann, Tourism, Management, Airbnb

Luxembourg, 19 September 2023 - HomeToGo SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: HTG), the marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, welcomes long-term industry leader Dr. Bodo Thielmann as HomeToGo’s Chief Investment Director.

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  • Luxembourg, 19 September 2023 - HomeToGo SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: HTG), the marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, welcomes long-term industry leader Dr. Bodo Thielmann as HomeToGo’s Chief Investment Director.
  • In this newly created role, Bodo Thielmann will lead the Company’s efforts to acquire, integrate and scale profitable businesses.
  • Bodo Thielmann joins HomeToGo from his previous role as CEO of Destination Solutions GmbH (HRS Group), one of HomeToGo’s key partners as a leading travel tech company for vacation rental management.
  • Dr. Bodo Thielmann, Chief Investment Director of HomeToGo, with Dr. Patrick Andrae, Co-founder & CEO of HomeToGo

Tracer Appoints TikTok Alum Valerie Bartlett to SVP, Head of Sales

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Advertising, Interactivity, AAAA, BDMI, Interactive Advertising Bureau, Adtech (company), Venture, C.W. Obel, Organization, Series, Growth, SVP, Private investigator, Tracer, LiveRamp, Bertelsmann

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracer, a cutting-edge data intelligence platform revolutionizing modern data stack management, today announced Valerie Bartlett as the company's inaugural SVP, Head of Sales. In this pivotal role, Bartlett will leverage her 15 years of sales and leadership experience in the AdTech industry to drive Tracer's sales growth initiatives, including building out the team, sales strategy, and operational infrastructure. Bartlett will report to Obele Brown-West, President.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tracer , a cutting-edge data intelligence platform revolutionizing modern data stack management, today announced Valerie Bartlett as the company's inaugural SVP, Head of Sales.
  • In this pivotal role, Bartlett will leverage her 15 years of sales and leadership experience in the AdTech industry to drive Tracer's sales growth initiatives, including building out the team, sales strategy, and operational infrastructure.
  • Prior to joining Tracer, Bartlett was TikTok's Head of US Independent Agencies, where she was responsible for redefining sales strategies and fostering unprecedented growth across independent agencies in the US.
  • Preceding her time at TikTok, Bartlett served as the Head of Sales, South, at Liveramp.