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2 in 3 Parents Report Their Child Has Been Negatively Affected by Social Media

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Surgeon General issued an advisory calling the impact of social media on youth mental health a public health crisis, several major social media and community platforms introduced opt-in parental controls.

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  • Surgeon General issued an advisory calling the impact of social media on youth mental health a public health crisis, several major social media and community platforms introduced opt-in parental controls.
  • Parents demonstrated moderate levels of concern across all social media platforms regarding various issues:
    Their concerns are based on firsthand experience.
  • Two-thirds of parents with kids on social media note their children experiencing negative effects, with the top concerns being social media addiction (25%) and sleep disruption (24%).
  • The study discovered that fewer than half of parents with kids active on social media make use of available parental controls across various social media apps.

Global Times: President Xi's visit to Xinjiang region encourages spirit of development, unity and innovation

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

We were deeply touched by the president's love and care for Xinjiang region, and for his people," Kelibinur Yasen told the Global Times.

Key Points: 
  • We were deeply touched by the president's love and care for Xinjiang region, and for his people," Kelibinur Yasen told the Global Times.
  • Kelibinur Yasen is a villager from the remote Xinchengximen Village in Turpan, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
  • Global Times reporters went on a fact-finding mission to Xinchengximen Village on Friday to find out the answer.
  • As a college student at Xinjiang University, she was offered other intern opportunities outside of Xinjiang region but she turned them down.

TiVo Launches First UK Video Trends Report, Finds Spending on Video Content Services Resilient Despite Cost of Living

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

On average, UK consumers subscribe to six paid video content sources, with an average monthly bill of £78.06.

Key Points: 
  • On average, UK consumers subscribe to six paid video content sources, with an average monthly bill of £78.06.
  • However, while having access to multiple content sources, the inaugural TiVo Video Trends Report: UK found UK consumers report considerable frustration with discovering new and interesting video content, with only one in 10 (11%) strongly liking recommendations they receive from any source.
  • Further uptake looks promising, however, as 76% of UK consumers say they are ad-tolerant if it means not paying for content.
  • The TiVo Video Trends Report: UK surveyed 1,004 adults 18 and older living in the UK during the second quarter of 2023.

Chris Hemsworth’s Centr Introduces All-New Line of Strength Equipment and Fitness Accessories

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230912106868/en/
    CHRIS HEMSWORTH’S CENTR INTRODUCES ALL-NEW LINE OF STRENGTH EQUIPMENT AND FITNESS ACCESSORIES (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Since we started Centr, we’ve offered an extensive library of digital content across fitness, nutrition and meditation to help our members reach their individual goals,” said Chris Hemsworth, Centr founder.
  • All fitness accessories and strength equipment come with a free, three-month Centr digital membership, to activate total well-being with personalized coaching inspired by Chris Hemsworth’s team of experts.
  • “Centr has embarked on a new chapter by introducing top-of-the-line strength equipment and fitness accessories, reaching nearly a quarter-billion Walmart customers.
  • These quality products are a great addition to our fitness department.”
    Centr Fitness Kits, Centr 1 Home Gym Functional Trainer, and Centr's full suite of fitness accessories and strength equipment, formerly by Inspire Fitness, are now available at Walmart.com and in over 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide.

CALIFIA FARMS® AND CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ LAUNCH 'SNACK ATTACK' SWEEPSTAKES TO CELEBRATE THE ULTIMATE, IRRESISTIBLY DELICIOUS ANYTIME SNACK

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know that 57% of U.S. households have plant-based milk in their fridge, yet just 36% are using it with their cereal?2Califia Farms® believes that almond milk is the perfect, creamy complement to cereal. That's why they're teaming up with Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ to show consumers how irresistibly delicious the two can be together by giving away a year's supply of this mouthwatering pairing for the next time a snack attack sneaks up.

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  • Today through November 7, 2023, fans can post a video of themselves using the Califia Farms x Cinnamon Toast Crunch 'Snack Attack' Gamified Effect on TikTok to celebrate the sweet and cinnamon-y almond milk magic of this tasty brand partnership.
  • Up to 15 winners will receive a year's worth of Califia Farms Unsweetened Almondmilk and Cinnamon Toast Crunch .
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    The 'Snack Attack' effect features the playfully absurd antics of the famously hungry Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamojis.
  • To enter for a chance to win a year's supply of Califia Farms Unsweetened Almondmilk and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, visit Califia Farms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch on TikTok and follow the instructions below.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens First Brenham Store

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

KATY, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first store in Brenham, TX. Located at 1041 Nolan Street, the approximately 63,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area. This marks the fourth store Academy has opened in 2023. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.

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  • KATY, Texas, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first store in Brenham, TX.
  • Located at 1041 Nolan Street, the approximately 63,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area.
  • This marks the fourth store Academy has opened in 2023.
  • "Academy Sports + Outdoors is thrilled to provide the Brenham community with new ways to enjoy their sports and outdoors passions," said Sam Johnson, Academy's Executive Vice President of Retail Operations.

The HI-CHEW® Bite-Size Candy Shop Hits the Road This Fall

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the tremendous success of the Bite-Size Candy Shop in New York City this past June, HI-CHEW®, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy, is bringing its one-of-a-kind pop-up experience to three more cities this fall: Dallas, Los Angeles, and Miami.

Key Points: 
  • From experiencing the brand's fascinating history and colorful packaging to snagging newly released products, exclusive flavors, and brand-new merch, the Bite-Size Candy Shop transports brand fans through a journey of all things HI-CHEW®.
  • With inspiration from the brand's whimsical and vibrant packaging, the Bite-Size Candy Shop immediately sparks the same joy that consumers get when they take the first bite of their favorite HI-CHEW® flavor.
  • Each location brings a new element that's specific to the city, combining consumers' hometown flare with their favorite chewy candy.
  • The Bite-Size Candy Shop will feature exclusive fan-favorites such as Yogurt Mix, Pineapple, and Lillikoi, as well as classic HI-CHEW® candy flavors including Soda Pop Mix, Banana, and Kiwi.

Catalina Crunch® Spices Up Autumn With The Launch Of Their Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Cereal

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch®, a leading natural cereal brand, is thrilled to welcome the return of fall with the introduction of a brand-new limited-edition seasonal sensation. As a nod to beloved autumnal spices, Catalina Crunch is unveiling a Pumpkin Spice Cereal to its seasonal portfolio, which captures the essence of fall flavors in Catalina Crunch's iconic crunchy, keto-friendly format.

Key Points: 
  • As a nod to beloved autumnal spices, Catalina Crunch is unveiling a Pumpkin Spice Cereal to its seasonal portfolio, which captures the essence of fall flavors in Catalina Crunch's iconic crunchy, keto-friendly format.
  • "Our new Pumpkin Spice Cereal is a perfect example of how we're dedicated to making breakfast exciting and flavorful, especially during the fall season."
  • Pumpkin Spice Cereal is available in an 8 oz pouch and promises to bring you the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin spice with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to your morning cereal.
  • For more information on Catalina Crunch's Pumpkin Spice Cereal, visit https://us.catalinacrunch.com/pumpkin and follow on Instagram ( @CatalinaCrunch ), Facebook ( @CatalinaCrunch ) and TikTok ( @CatalinaCrunch ).

Story Protocol Launches With Over $54M in Funding Led by Andreessen Horowitz

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Story Protocol is creating a new IP protocol optimized for the internet era.

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  • Story Protocol is creating a new IP protocol optimized for the internet era.
  • Story Protocol provides a streamlined framework to manage the entire lifecycle of IP development, enabling features like provenance tracking, frictionless licensing and revenue sharing.
  • Story Protocol presents an open and modular architecture that any application can plug into and its decentralized nature removes platform risk for ecosystem builders.
  • For more information about Story Protocol visit: https://www.storyprotocol.xyz/
    To access the media kit, please click here.

VERB’s MARKET.live Launches Groundbreaking TikTok Integration

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

What makes this integration with TikTok so important is that not only can MARKET.live sellers stream on TikTok simultaneously, but now their customers can check-out directly on and through the TikTok app, creating a far more seamless, friction-free buying experience for TikTok users that prefer not to leave the app to complete a purchase.

Key Points: 
  • What makes this integration with TikTok so important is that not only can MARKET.live sellers stream on TikTok simultaneously, but now their customers can check-out directly on and through the TikTok app, creating a far more seamless, friction-free buying experience for TikTok users that prefer not to leave the app to complete a purchase.
  • “The integration with TikTok Shop represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of MARKET.live, marrying the dynamic capabilities of MARKET.live with TikTok's visionary Shop feature and the enormously expansive reach of the TikTok platform,” states VERB CEO Rory J. Cutaia.
  • “MARKET.live's integration with TikTok represents an unparalleled opportunity for hosts, vendors, and creators to magnify their audiences exponentially.
  • By simulcasting their streams on TikTok, these sellers can tap into TikTok's vast user base while allowing TikTok viewers watching engaging content on TikTok to effortlessly access the products showcased and make purchases without leaving the TikTok app.