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CHANGEUP ANNOUNCES RAJ KAMACHEE AS CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChangeUp, Inc., a financial software company specializing in donation technology for eCommerce, mobile, and social platforms, announced Raj Kamachee is joining the company as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ChangeUp, Inc., a financial software company specializing in donation technology for eCommerce, mobile, and social platforms, announced Raj Kamachee is joining the company as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer.
  • He was previously the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer at Team Rubicon, a veteran-led global disaster response and humanitarian organization, which has become a leader in non-profit tech enablement.
  • Kamachee is active in the Technology for Good community and has partnered with tech giants, like Microsoft, to help drive technology innovation for non-profits.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome Raj to ChangeUp as our new Chief Technology Officer," said Robert Soderstrom, ChangeUp CEO.

The KIND Foundation's Frontline Impact Project Activates Companies, Teams Up with Mr. Beast to Get Over 775,000 Food and Personal Care Items to Ukrainians

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the critical need for food and personal care items in and at the borders of Ukraine, Frontline Impact Project, a social impact platform fueled by the KIND Foundation, is launching #FrontlineImpactforUkraine, its first initiative abroad. The organization's participating companies, such as Harry's Inc., Kate Farms, Saffron Road, and KIND Snacks, are teaming up with Beast Philanthropy to deliver high-demand nonperishable food and hygiene products to those in need. Frontline Impact Project is seeking donations of goods to help sustain ongoing humanitarian relief to Ukrainian citizens and refugees impacted by the war.

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  • Frontline Impact Project is seeking donations of goods to help sustain ongoing humanitarian relief to Ukrainian citizens and refugees impacted by the war.
  • Beast (aka Jimmy Donaldson), Frontline Impact Project has already committed to delivering over 775,000 products to help the people of Ukraine.
  • Since we launched Frontline Impact Project, our community of businesses has continually adapted to be there for the bravest in critical times of need.
  • To contribute to these efforts, learn about this initiative, and donate food and/or hygiene products, visit www.frontlineimpact.org .

KIND Introduces its KIND "Better Than Ice Cream" Truck National Tour to Give Away Thousands of KIND FROZEN® Treat Bars to Americans All Summer Long

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND) is introducing its first-ever national in-person tour with its KIND "Better Than Ice Cream" Truck to share thousands of free KIND FROZEN® Treat Bars with Americans across the country. In tandem with its KIND "Better Than Ice Cream" Truck experience, the brand is also introducing its first-ever limited-edition merchandise line, inspired by the KIND FROZEN® Treat Bars, exclusively available on kindsnacks.com.  

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  • NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND) is introducing its first-ever national in-person tour with its KIND "Better Than Ice Cream" Truck to share thousands of free KIND FROZEN Treat Bars with Americans across the country.
  • In tandem with its KIND "Better Than Ice Cream" Truck experience, the brand is also introducing its first-ever limited-edition merchandise line, inspired by the KIND FROZEN Treat Bars, exclusively available on kindsnacks.com.
  • "We're really proud of the growth we've seen with KIND FROZEN Treat Bars and want everyone to know that we make tasty, frozen bars too.
  • In conjunction with its KIND "Better Than Ice Cream" Truck tour, KIND is launching a limited-edition merchandise line inspired by the treat bars.

#1 Selling Dated Products Brand in the U.S.* to Be Featured in the Summer 2022 BE KIND. by Ellen Subscription Box

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Blue Sky , the #1 selling Dated Products brand in the U.S.*, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in Ellen Degeneres' Summer 2022 BE KIND.

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  • Blue Sky , the #1 selling Dated Products brand in the U.S.*, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in Ellen Degeneres' Summer 2022 BE KIND.
  • Kindness towards ourselves and others is key, and products from brands that are committed to building a better future help.
  • by Ellen subscription box was presented on-air on Thursday, May 12th in one of Ellen's final episodes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
  • The #1 selling Dated Products brand in the U.S.*, Blue Sky represents more than just a pretty planner.

On World Bee Day, KIND Announces Progress Towards Its Bee-Friendly Almond Sourcing Commitment

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND) announced progress on its commitment to exclusively source its almonds from bee-friendly farmland globally by 2025.* To commemorate this milestone, KIND is hosting the first-ever virtual Bee Day Bash in collaboration with TikTok, in honor of World Bee Day (May 20).

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  • * To commemorate this milestone, KIND is hosting the first-ever virtual Bee Day Bash in collaboration with TikTok, in honor of World Bee Day (May 20).
  • California currently produces the vast majority of the world's almonds, with 1.64 million acres dedicated to almond orchards in 2021.
  • By the end of 2022, KIND will have sourced 51% of its almond supply from bee-friendly farmland.
  • When KIND made this commitment in 2020, it was estimated that there were only 20,000 acres of bee-friendly almond farmland in California.

KIND Founder Daniel Lubetzky Encourages Class of 2022 to Lead With Curiosity, Courage and Compassion

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Saturday, May 7, 2022
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HIGH POINT, N.C., May 7, 2022 This morning, nearly 1,400 graduates crossed the stage at High Point University for the Class of 2022 Commencement ceremony, representing the largest graduating class in HPUs history.

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  • HIGH POINT, N.C., May 7, 2022 This morning, nearly 1,400 graduates crossed the stage at High Point University for the Class of 2022 Commencement ceremony, representing the largest graduating class in HPUs history.
  • More than 14,000 family and friends filled the Roberts Hall Lawn to congratulate the graduates and learn from this years Commencement speaker, Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks.
  • Heres my core piece of advice: We need to adopt daily habits rooted in Curiosity, Courage and Compassion.
  • Develop the courage to have uncomfortable conversations - the only kind that will help us all grow.

PIXABILITY ADDS TWO KEY INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES TO ITS ADVISORY BOARD

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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BOSTON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixability (www.pixability.com), the only provider of software and insights for video advertising on YouTube and other leading Connected TV platforms, today announced that it will be adding two key executives to its advisory board. The advisory board includes some of the most respected leaders in the industry, representing agency holding companies, independent agencies and brands, and key ad technology luminaries. The additions to the board come after two straight years of record revenue growth and profitability driven by innovations in YouTube brand suitability and performance technology as well as technology to enable the greatest reach across Connected TV platforms.

Key Points: 
  • The advisory board includes some of the most respected leaders in the industry, representing agency holding companies, independent agencies and brands, and key ad technology luminaries.
  • "We're very excited to welcome Bill and Jessica to our advisory board, as they add great perspective on CTV and YouTube from the adtech, content provider and brand worlds respectively," said David George, CEO of Pixability.
  • "They come at a key time when we're entering our next phase of rapid YouTube on TV and other CTV innovation to expand our offerings for advertisers."
  • "I'm very excited to join an amazing group of industry leaders on the Pixability advisory board to help the company continue to innovate and grow."

The Flowr Corporation Announces Cease Trade Order to Be Issued by Ontario Securities Commission

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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Although the audit continues to progress well, it has taken longer to complete than originally anticipated.

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  • Although the audit continues to progress well, it has taken longer to complete than originally anticipated.
  • Revocation of the CTO is expected to occur within a few days after the Annual Filings are made.
  • A copy of the CTO will be posted on the Ontario Securities Commission website once issued.
  • For more information, please visit flowrcorp.com or follow Flowr on Twitter: @FlowrCanada and LinkedIn: The Flowr Corporation.

The Flowr Corporation Announces Sale of Holigen Holdings for $35 million

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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TORONTO, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Flowr Corporation (“Flowr” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FLWR, OTC: FLWPF) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Holigen Holdings Limited (“HHL”) has entered into a share purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated April 19, 2022 with Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) (“Akanda”) and Cannahealth Limited (the “Purchaser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Akanda. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser will acquire from HHL (the “Transaction”) all of issued and outstanding shares of Holigen Limited (“Holigen”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, together with certain intercompany receivables for aggregate consideration of approximately $35 million. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, HHL, indirectly owns all of the issued and outstanding shares of RPK Biopharma Unipessoal, Lda. (“RPK”), which owns and operates the E.U. GMP facility located in Sintra, Portugal, and the outdoor medical facility located in Aljustrel, Portugal.

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  • The proposed Transaction significantly improves Flowrs financial position by increasing cash by approximately $4.8 million and reducing indebtedness by approximately $5.1 million.
  • In connection with the proposed Transaction, Akanda has agreed to subscribe for $1 million of common shares of Flowr, subject to the approval of the TSXV.
  • The subscription ensures that both parties are aligned to the future success of both Flowr and Akanda.
  • For more information, please visit flowrcorp.com or follow Flowr on Twitter: @FlowrCanada and LinkedIn: The Flowr Corporation.

NEW STUDY: ONLY ONE QUARTER OF U.S. ADULTS WILL HAVE CABLE TV IN A FEW YEARS

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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BOSTON, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixability (www.pixability.com), the provider of software and insights for video advertising on YouTube and other leading connected TV (CTV) platforms, today announced the release of a new study — How We Watch Now: US Consumer Streaming Habits on YouTube and Other Connected TV Platforms. The study, based on a survey of more than 700 U.S. adults over 18, examined trends in traditional and connected TV viewership, along with content consumption preferences and use of major CTV streaming platforms.

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  • While 59% of U.S. adults subscribe to cable TV right now, the Pixability survey found that number will drop to 25% within the next few years.
  • Among the 25% of adults who say they will still have cable in a few years, the highest concentration is over the age of 65.
  • The shift away from traditional TV towards streaming CTV viewership was apparent in other key findings of the study.
  • 83% of U.S. adults who watch YouTube do so on their TV, making it the 2nd most popular device behind mobile (93%).