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ARHT Media Announces Growth Equity Investment

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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This sizeable investment, being completed at a premium to the current share price, represents validation of the significant underlying value of our technology, product offering and growth initiatives, said Larry OReilly, Chief Executive Officer of ARHT Media.

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  • This sizeable investment, being completed at a premium to the current share price, represents validation of the significant underlying value of our technology, product offering and growth initiatives, said Larry OReilly, Chief Executive Officer of ARHT Media.
  • In addition, this capital will allow ARHT Media to enter additional markets with new and innovative products that significantly broaden the use case and accessibility of our core technology.
  • I am very excited to be joining the Board of ARHT Media and working closely with Larry and his world-class team to increase the Companys market penetration, revenue growth and financial position, said Jonathan Pollack.
  • With no noticeable latency, ARHT Media makes two-way live communication with a 3D holographic presenter anywhere in the world possible.

Natilus Announces $6 Billion in Advance Purchase Commitments to Deliver Autonomous Cargo Aircraft to Customers

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Last week, Flexport completed a $900 million investment round and has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for two 100T Natilus aircraft, with an option for a third.

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  • Last week, Flexport completed a $900 million investment round and has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for two 100T Natilus aircraft, with an option for a third.
  • The innovative design of the family of Natilus cargo aircraft is democratizing freight transport, not by converting existing passenger aircraft but by innovating the design freight transport aircraft to increase cargo volume by 60%, while cutting costs by 60% and lowering carbon emissions by half.
  • The family of cargo aircraft includes:
    The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is greater than $280 billion, based on the latest market report; however, the company believes with its price point, it will introduce a new category of freight expanding the air freight market to $470B.
  • Natilus aircraft use existing ground infrastructure and standard air cargo containers, to produce an innovative turnkey solution for its customers.

BELL MEDIA EXPANDS ITS OFFERING WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE NOOVO.INFO DIGITAL NEWS PLATFORM

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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"Bell Media maintains its commitment to build a modern, original and distinctive voice while reaching wider audiences on all platforms."

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  • "Bell Media maintains its commitment to build a modern, original and distinctive voice while reaching wider audiences on all platforms."
  • "The noovo.info site will complement our news shows on Noovo and Noovo.ca, daily news reports on radio, podcasts and on social media."
  • Bell Media is also a partner in Pinewood Toronto Studios, Montral's Grande Studios, Just for Laughs and Dome Productions, one of North America's leading production facilities providers.
  • Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada's largest communications company.

Bell Canada celebrates the life and legacy of Canadian broadcasting pioneer Ian Greenberg

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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"With the passing of Ian Greenberg, Canada has lost a business visionary and media legend, and we at Bell have lost a wise and affable colleague and friend," said Gordon Nixon, Chair of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada.

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  • "With the passing of Ian Greenberg, Canada has lost a business visionary and media legend, and we at Bell have lost a wise and affable colleague and friend," said Gordon Nixon, Chair of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada.
  • "Ian inspired all of us on the BCE Board with his integrity, insight and optimism about the opportunities ahead for Canadian media, and we will miss him greatly."
  • "I am tremendously proud to have known and worked with Ian Greenberg, a fellow Montraler, a mentor and an enduring inspiration to me.
  • He was a member of the Business Council of Canada and served as a governor of Montral's Jewish General Hospital.

Eolian, A Global Infrastructure Partners Portfolio Company, Announces Acquisition of Able Grid Development Interests

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eolian, a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), today announced the acquisition of all remaining outstanding interests in joint venture development portfolios of energy storage projects managed by Able Grid Energy Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eolian, a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), today announced the acquisition of all remaining outstanding interests in joint venture development portfolios of energy storage projects managed by Able Grid Energy Solutions.
  • This transaction expands on GIP's global renewables investment strategy, which has a proven track record of value creation.
  • As our diverse project portfolio is constructed in the coming years, our vision of the grid of the future will be realized."
  • Global Infrastructure Partners ("GIP") is a leading global infrastructure investment firm with approximately $77 billion in assets under management.

1800® Tequila and Proper No. Twelve® Whiskey become Official Partners of the Montreal Canadiens and the Bell Centre

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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TwelveWhiskey will enter an official partnership with the Club de Hockey Canadiens' Montral Canadiens organization (the "Montreal Canadiens") as tequila and whiskey suppliers for the Bell Centre and the Bell Sports Complex.

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  • TwelveWhiskey will enter an official partnership with the Club de Hockey Canadiens' Montral Canadiens organization (the "Montreal Canadiens") as tequila and whiskey suppliers for the Bell Centre and the Bell Sports Complex.
  • The Bell Centre is the largest arena in the NHL and the second busiest as measured by total attendance.
  • It welcomes 2 million+ fans each year through its doors at over 150 events (including 45 Montreal Canadiens games) and plays host to acclaimed international artists.
  • "We are pleased to team up with the Montreal Canadiens and as the exclusive tequila and whiskey supplier for the Bell Centre and the Bell Sports Complex," said Peter Hottmann, General Manager, Proximo Spirits Canada.

PÜR® Partners With Design & Activist Nabela Noor to Create a Beauty Collection That Promotes Self-Love

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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With this collection, PR beauties and Nabela fans will have a chance to embrace and celebrate their individuality with the same good-for-your-skin products one can expect to see from PR.

Key Points: 
  • With this collection, PR beauties and Nabela fans will have a chance to embrace and celebrate their individuality with the same good-for-your-skin products one can expect to see from PR.
  • As a businesswoman, entrepreneur, lifestyle expert, mom-to-be and more, Nabela wanted this collection to speak to the modern woman who truly does it all!
  • "I hope that the PR xo Nabela collection inspires you to celebrate yourself a little more - discover what makes you beautifully you and becomes a staple in your beauty routines," said Noor.
  • "We love the vision Nabela brought to this collection," said Julie Campbell, Vice President of Marketing at Astral Brands.

Astral Power Enters the Hydro Market Through Partnership with Dichotomy Power

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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CARTHAGE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Astral Power, a leading renewable energy company in the northeast, announced its partnership with Dichotomy Power to manage two hydroelectric facilities in New York.

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  • CARTHAGE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Astral Power, a leading renewable energy company in the northeast, announced its partnership with Dichotomy Power to manage two hydroelectric facilities in New York.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Dichotomy Power, a hydroelectric company.
  • "Dichotomy is excited to partner with Astral and bring clean affordable hydropower to municipalities, schools, non-profits, and other bedrock organizations near these hydroelectric facilities,"says Ian Clark, Founder and CEO of Dichotomy Power.
  • Astral Power's new partnership with Dichotomy Power will allow Commercial and Industrial customers, along with larger nonprofits and school districts, to receive the same financial and environmental benefits.

PÜR Partners With CARE on Philanthropic Limited Edition Holiday Collection

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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"We are thrilled to partner with PÜR this holiday season" said Madden Manion, Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships at CARE. "The world is facing unprecedented challenges to health, prosperity, and security right now-- and women remain disproportionally effected. Together with PÜR, we are raising awareness and funding to empower marginalized women and girls in the United States and around the world."

Key Points: 
  • From October 3, 2021 through December 31, 2021, proceeds from the purchase of a PR x CARE collection product will help unlock a $100,000 donation to CARE, impacting positive change in the world.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with PR this holiday season" said Madden Manion, Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships at CARE.
  • Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE Package, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.
  • In 2020, CARE worked in over 100 countries, reaching more than 90 million people through 1,300 projects.

Hivestack Launches Header Bidder for DOOH Publishers

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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A recent article illustrated that online Web publishers use an average of six SSP/Exchanges for programmatic monetization, with header bidding technology being used to optimize yield.

Key Points: 
  • A recent article illustrated that online Web publishers use an average of six SSP/Exchanges for programmatic monetization, with header bidding technology being used to optimize yield.
  • Andreas Soupliotis, Founder & CEO of Hivestack compared this to DOOH: "What happened to display, mobile and video is now happening in our space.
  • Soupliotis continued: "The Hivestack Ad Server is being used by DOOH publishers around the world to deliver true audience-based campaigns across both direct and programmatic sales channels.
  • DOOH publishers will still need individual agreements with each SSP, and the Hivestack Ad Server is not in the money flow between publishers and their SSP partners.