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Dante Lam's Big Budget Action-Adventure Film 'The Rescue' Kicks Off Chinese New Year Blockbuster Season In Australia And New Zealand --
One of the most expensive Chinese films ever made, the $100 million production will be released in Mandarin and English dubbed versions on January 25 SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For the Chinese film industry, the Lunar New Year is akin to Hollywood's summer blockbuster season. It's a time when major studios release their largest tentpole movies, helmed by the country's top directors and featuring its biggest stars. Eager audiences pack local cinemas ready to be exhilarated while box office records are shattered on a now-annual basis. CMC Pictures' THE RESCUE directed by Dante Lam; in cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on January 25 The film expected to make history this holiday season is visionary action director Dante Lam's The Rescue, which chronicles a Chinese rescue team's death-defying mission to save survivors of a fiery offshore catastrophe. Comprised of men and women from various backgrounds and led by a maverick captain (played by heartthrob and action star Eddie Peng), the unit must set aside their differences to face escalating challenges across air, land and sea. In addition to Peng, the film's ensemble cast includes Xin Zhilei (Crosscurrent) and Wang Yanlin (Operation Red Sea). Buoyed by positive reactions at advance screenings and recognizing the potential to elevate the release of The Rescue into a global cinematic event, CMC Pictures will open the film in Australia and New Zealand on January 25, the same day and date as China. In addition to the Chinese language / English-subtitled print of the film scheduled to play in all major markets, CMC will also offer an English dubbed version at select theatres. Watch the official trailers here: Chinese, English. About The Rescue Boasting one of the biggest budgets ever for a Chinese film at $100 million, the stunt- and pyrotechnic-filled spectacle features an A-list Hollywood production team that includes Academy Award-winning cinematographer Peter Pau (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Forbidden Kingdom), production designer Martin Laing (Titanic, Clash of the Titans) and special effects supervisor John Frazier (Spider-Man, Transformers). The Rescue's epic visuals were achieved through some of the world's leading digital effects companies including Scanline VFX (Avengers, Godzilla), Digital Domain (Avengers: Endgame, Ready Player One) and Macrograph VFX (The Wandering Earth, Operation Red Sea). In addition to filming on location in China, additional shooting took place at Mexico's Baja Studios, where the production team utilized the same facilities as Titanic for the movie's large scale underwater sequences. The Rescue is a film based on a search and rescue team that is in charge of responding to all maritime emergencies on Chinese waters, which range from shipwreck salvage missions to marine firefighting. After learning about this five years ago, Lam became determined to bring the stories of these unsung heroes to the big screen for the first time in a very big way. The Rescue will open in the following cities: Australia Adelaide Brisbane Cairns Canberra Darwin Hobart Melbourne Newcastle Perth Sydney New Zealand Auckland Christchurch Hamilton Palmerston Tauranga Wellington Pacific Island countries Fiji Papua New Guinea About Dante Lam Celebrated for his uncanny ability to seamlessly blend bombastic thrills with emotionally-charged performances, Lam is a prominent figure in the world of modern Chinese action cinema. His last film, Operation Red Sea, is one of China's highest-grossing movies of all-time. Lam began his career as an assistant director and actor in the Hong Kong film industry before making the transition to writing and directing. Lam's other recent works include Operation Mekong, The Viral Factor, Unbeatable, That Demon Within and To the Fore. About Eddie Peng One of Asia's preeminent leading men, Peng has received international acclaim for his versatility and physicality. His diverse filmography includes everything from romantic comedies and dramas (Duckweed, Our Time Will Come) to gritty martial arts and action films (Wu Kong, Rise of the Legend). The Rescue marks Peng's fourth collaboration with Dante Lam following his breakthrough performance in Operation Mekong. About CMC Pictures CMC Pictures is a CMC Inc. company focusing on the global distribution of Chinese movies, with direct theatrical and Internet release capabilities in over 103 countries and 281 cities. CMC Pictures has successfully released quality Chinese titles, including Ne Zha, The Wandering Earth, My People, My Country, Wolf Warrior 2, Shadow, Animal World and Detective Chinatown 2. The company brings leading content to not only world cinemas, but also to various platforms such as television, internet and mobile. About CMC Inc. CMC Inc. is a leading media and entertainment conglomerate founded and led by Mr. Ruigang Li. Based out of the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong, CMC Inc. is known for its prominent strengths in premium content across multiple genres, which include film, drama, variety show, game show, financial media, documentary, short video, fashion & lifestyle, concert, theatre, live entertainment event, sports and music. The company also has a comprehensive scope of content-related businesses such as artist and sports agencies, cinemas, theme parks, and urban recreational complexes. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1077034/THE_RESCUE_Poster.jpg
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SIGEF Brings Inclusion to Davos and a Supportive Vision for a Smarter Future for the World
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharing the same concerns and goals with the leaders of the global economy who will be gathering in Davos to pave the way "for a Cohesive and Sustainable World," SIGEF by Horyou has opted to showcase its own commitment to sustainability through the organization of a side-event to offer a complementary and supportive inclusive vision for a better world. SIGEF by Horyou: 22nd of January at Kirchner Museum in Davos Building on its "Together Shaping a Smarter Future" theme, SIGEF will add social innovation and global ethics to the Davos gathering. The event will take place on the morning of the 22nd of January at the Kirchner Museum. It will kick off with a networking breakfast. Four panels will make the program of the event. They will tackle some of the most challenging issues that the global economy is faced with. Disruptive Technologies, the Future of Finance, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Women Empowerment are the topics to be debated. "SIGEF has always been tackling the most important global issues and we are thrilled to initiate high-level discussions around them before Davos' qualified audience. In the wake of this new technological age, we aim to contribute to the building of a smarter future for the world as we are bringing together, in their diversity, some of the actors who are leading the positive changes we want to see," says Yonathan Parienti, founder and CEO of Horyou, organizer of SIGEF. Some of the confirmed SIGEF Speakers include: Ms Karen Wilson, OECD Strategic Partnerships, Ms Katja Iversen, President of Women Deliver, Mr Charles Bendotti, Senior Vice President People & Culture Philip Morris International, Mr Jérôme Perez, Global Head of Sustainability Nespresso, Ms Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chairman Mastercard, Ms Christine Spite, Tech entrepreneur and WWF Advisor, Dr. Nikolaus S. Lang, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, Mr Xiaochen Zhang, President of FinTech4Good, Mr Adi Mimran, Venture Partner Cyrus AI, Dr Tomabechi, Innovator and Tech entrepreneur, Ms Vera Futorjanski, Innovation Expert and Advisor, Mr Vincent Subilia, Director General, Geneva Chamber of Commerce & Member of the Geneva Parliament, Anna Kletsidou, Head of Social Sustainability & Human Rights at Philip Morris International. SIGEF in Davos Organizers and Main Sponsors: Horyou, the Social Network for Social Good Philip Morris International Nespresso Horyou Foundation HoryouToken Cognitive Research Labs More information and registration: www.sigefdavos.com. About SIGEF: The Social Innovation and Global Ethics Forum – SIGEF – is an annual International event organized by Horyou, the Social Network for Social Good and Horyou Foundation. Its previous editions were in Geneva in 2014 and 2015, Marrakesh in 2016 (official side event of the United Nations Conference of the Parties – COP22), Astana in 2017 (concurring with the Future Energy International Expo 2017), Singapore in 2018 and Tokyo in 2019. SIGEF stages an exceptional line-up of world-renowned speakers and visionaries, while offering incomparable networking opportunities advocating for Social Impact, and Social Innovation, and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1077419/SIGEF_Horyou_Kirchner_Museum_Davos.jpgRelated Links :https://www.horyou.com
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Shutterstock Announces Top Creative Trends for 2020
The data-led report predicts image, video and music styles set to dominate marketing campaigns, advertising creative and video projects throughout the year NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global technology company offering a creative platform for high-quality content, tools and services, today launched its ninth annual Creative Trends Report, identifying global and local trends that will influence design aesthetics and visual culture in 2020. According to eMarketer, growth in average daily time spent with video increased by 11% among users in 2018, making it the fastest-growing digital media activity. The increasing consumption of visual media challenges brands to keep up with sharing compelling visual content that engages their target audience. This report provides data-led insights for brands, marketers and creatives to keep their content fresh and relevant, and to drive better performance for their marketing campaigns. The three major creative trends for 2020 include: The Roaring 2020s - a century after the loud and lavish 1920s, the look that defined an era is back and on the center stage globally in 2020. Searches for "gold pattern" are up 4223% year-over-year and ''20s retro" saw an increase of 189% from the previous year. Occulture - alternative faiths and age-old beliefs are enchanting Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, showing renewed interest in mainstream channels and on social media networks in particular. Customers are searching for keywords like "magic" and "spiritual" an impressive 525% and 289% more respectively over last year. In Full Bloom - forget elegant arrangements and delicate displays. The floral visuals of tomorrow are big, bright and in full bloom. The 141% surge in searches for "flowerscape" and 136% uptick for "bloom" make this a vivid trend for the year ahead. "This year's data points toward the pursuit of meaning, happiness, and opportunity in new creative projects—traits that may be reflective of the uncertainty in our climate and the year ahead," said Lou Weiss, CMO at Shutterstock. "The analysis, which is grounded in data from billions of keyword searches made by marketers, social media managers, video producers and designers, provides a glimpse into the creative trends that we expect to engage consumers on a much bigger scale. It also serves as a source of inspiration for our customers and contributors as they develop creative projects in 2020." In addition to the three major trends, the report outlines local favorites in 25 countries around the world, as well as, five rising trends that promise to gain traction in 2020. Rising trends range from design mainstays like "minimalistic black" and traditional arts including "Chinese ink painting" to elegant photography and modernized visuals such as "wild life" and sports photography. This year's report not only offers hand-curated collections for each of the trends from Shutterstock images, video and music, but also includes images from Offset and Shutterstock Editorial as well. The annual report analyzes data gathered over a 12-month period from billions of customer searches for images, footage, and music content. The data, combined with analysis from Shutterstock's internal visual intelligence panel pinpoint patterns and styles that have the potential to stand out. As themes emerge, the panel confers to determine the trends they expect to command creative projects in 2020. Explore the full 2020 Creative Trends Report here. About Shutterstock, Inc. Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), directly and through its group subsidiaries, is a leading global provider of high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, videos and music to businesses, marketing agencies and media organizations around the world. Working with its growing community of over 1 million contributors, Shutterstock adds hundreds of thousands of images each week, and currently has more than 300 million images and more than 17 million video clips available. Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock has offices around the world and customers in more than 150 countries. The company's brands also include Bigstock, a value-oriented stock media offering; Shutterstock Custom, a custom content creation platform; Offset, a high-end image collection; PremiumBeat, a curated royalty-free music library; and Shutterstock Editorial, a premier source of editorial images for the world's media. For more information, please visit www.shutterstock.com and follow Shutterstock on Twitter and on Facebook. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/324455/shutterstock_logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.shutterstock.com
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Immersive Experiences by Falcon's Creative Group Brings Jane Goodall's Story to Life at National Geographic Exhibition
ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a variety of innovative multi-media storytelling techniques and technologies, "Becoming Jane" delves into the iconic scientist's remarkable journey and how she became one of the world's leading conservationists. Learn more: https://falconscreativegroup.com/selected-work/becoming-jane-the-evolution-of-dr-jane-goodall Photo-realistic computer-generated imagery (CGI), 3D projection mapping, holographic displays, virtual character interactives, and augmented reality (AR) headsets were produced and developed by Falcon's Creative Group, an Orlando-based experience design company. Exhibition highlights: A projected picture gallery that transforms into an introductory film, with an unexpected visit from a curious chimpanzee appearing to leap out of the screens and move around the room. A life-size hologram-like projection of Jane sharing her most memorable recollections. An immersive 3D 10K theater experience that recreates Jane's point-of-view during her first encounters with chimpanzees. The film seamlessly incorporates photo-realistic computer animation with 3D virtual reality camera footage of Gombe Stream National Park. A Falcon's Vision™ augmented reality binocular experience with personalized engagement and interaction with virtual chimpanzees. A "Chimp Chat" interactive installation where visitors can vocalize and communicate with a virtual chimpanzee. "Our mission with this legacy exhibition is to celebrate the extraordinary life and work of Jane Goodall, exploring her early years, her fascinating studies in Gombe, and her current environmental advocacy through the Jane Goodall Institute. With Falcon's Creative Group, we have created engaging multimedia and interactive, hands-on experiences that will enhance the storytelling," says Alan Parente, Vice President of Creative at National Geographic. This is the third such collaboration between the National Geographic Museum and Falcon's Creative Group, previously joining forces on "Tomb of Christ" and "Queens of Egypt." Falcon's was also the lead designer and media contributor for "National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey" in Times Square. The "Becoming Jane" exhibition is organized in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute and is now open at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. through September 7, 2020. Then, it will travel to Los Angeles in late 2020 and more cities over the next five years. About the National Geographic Society:The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization that uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of the world. Since 1888, National Geographic has pushed the boundaries of exploration, investing in bold people and transformative ideas. To learn more, visit www.nationalgeographic.org About the Jane Goodall Institute:The Jane Goodall Institute is a global community-centered conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall. By protecting chimpanzees and other great apes through collaboration with local communities, best in class animal welfare standards and the innovative use of science and technology, we improve the lives of people, other animals and the natural world we all share. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Goodall, JGI inspires hope through collective action, and is growing the next generation of compassionate changemakers through our Roots & Shoots youth program, now active in over 50 countries around the world. About Falcon's Creative Group:Falcon's Creative Group, an entertainment design company, delivers innovative, powerful experiences that challenge the limits of reality and fire the imagination. Our passionate, award-winning team transforms everyday reality, every day. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1075786/Falcons_Creative_Group_Logo.jpg Related Links :falconstreehouse.com
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Shutterstock Announces Top Creative Trends for 2020
The data-led report predicts image, video and music styles set to dominate marketing campaigns, advertising creative and video projects throughout the year NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global technology company offering a creative platform for high-quality content, tools and services, today launched its ninth annual Creative Trends Report, identifying global and local trends that will influence design aesthetics and visual culture in 2020. According to eMarketer, growth in average daily time spent with video increased by 11% among users in 2018, making it the fastest-growing digital media activity. The increasing consumption of visual media challenges brands to keep up with sharing compelling visual content that engages their target audience. This report provides data-led insights for brands, marketers and creatives to keep their content fresh and relevant, and to drive better performance for their marketing campaigns. The three major creative trends for 2020 include: The Roaring 2020s - a century after the loud and lavish 1920s, the look that defined an era is back and on the center stage globally in 2020. Searches for "gold pattern" are up 4223% year-over-year and ''20s retro" saw an increase of 189% from the previous year. Occulture - alternative faiths and age-old beliefs are enchanting Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, showing renewed interest in mainstream channels and on social media networks in particular. Customers are searching for keywords like "magic" and "spiritual" an impressive 525% and 289% more respectively over last year. In Full Bloom - forget elegant arrangements and delicate displays. The floral visuals of tomorrow are big, bright and in full bloom. The 141% surge in searches for "flowerscape" and 136% uptick for "bloom" make this a vivid trend for the year ahead. "This year's data points toward the pursuit of meaning, happiness, and opportunity in new creative projects—traits that may be reflective of the uncertainty in our climate and the year ahead," said Lou Weiss, CMO at Shutterstock. "The analysis, which is grounded in data from billions of keyword searches made by marketers, social media managers, video producers and designers, provides a glimpse into the creative trends that we expect to engage consumers on a much bigger scale. It also serves as a source of inspiration for our customers and contributors as they develop creative projects in 2020." In addition to the three major trends, the report outlines local favorites in 25 countries around the world, as well as five rising trends that promise to gain traction in 2020. Rising trends range from design mainstays like "minimalistic black" and traditional arts including "Chinese ink painting" to elegant photography and modernized visuals such as "wild life" and sports photography. This year's report not only offers hand-curated collections for each of the trends from Shutterstock images, video and music, but also includes images from Offset and Shutterstock Editorial as well. The annual report analyzes data gathered over a 12-month period from billions of customer searches for images, footage, and music content. The data, combined with analysis from Shutterstock's internal visual intelligence panel pinpoint patterns and styles that have the potential to stand out. As themes emerge, the panel confers to determine the trends they expect to command creative projects in 2020. Explore the full 2020 Creative Trends Report here. About Shutterstock, Inc.Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), directly and through its group subsidiaries, is a leading global provider of high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, videos and music to businesses, marketing agencies and media organizations around the world. Working with its growing community of over 1 million contributors, Shutterstock adds hundreds of thousands of images each week, and currently has more than 300 million images and more than 17 million video clips available. Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock has offices around the world and customers in more than 150 countries. The company's brands also include Bigstock, a value-oriented stock media offering; Shutterstock Custom, a custom content creation platform; Offset, a high-end image collection; PremiumBeat, a curated royalty-free music library; and Shutterstock Editorial, a premier source of editorial images for the world's media. For more information, please visit www.shutterstock.com and follow Shutterstock on Twitter and on Facebook. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/324455/shutterstock_logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.shutterstock.com
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Hong Kong Business salutes the creme de la creme at the High Flyers Awards 2019
HONG KONG, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On its 16th year, the High Flyers Awards is gliding above and beyond. In the 2019 edition of the awards, 18 enterprises in their respective sectors were recognised for their innovative business practices, outstanding quality of service, and relentless efforts to contribute towards social progress and business growth. These businesses represent a wide range of industries, including banking and finance, insurance, legal services, interior design, information technology and telecommunications, boutique hotels, corporate accommodations, and F&B. One of the outstanding performances this year was Standard Chartered Bank's Enterprise Award as Bank of the Year, under the visionary leadership of its Executive Director and CEO, Mary Huen. "Our awardees this year encapsulate what business excellence and resilience means for the people of Hong Kong. In the midst of an economic downturn, they have risen to the occasion by delivering innovation and setting their sights on fresh opportunities to expand globally. As the city and economy recovers to a new reality, so will these companies carry the ever-burning torch of positive influence for others to follow," says Tim Charlton, publisher of Hong Kong Business. To be featured in the 2020 Annual Issue of Hong Kong Business, the winners were awarded in a ceremony last 14 January 2020 at Chin Chin Bar, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui. Bagging the coveted Grand Enterprise Award was none other than: Standard Chartered Bank -- Bank of the Year (Grand Enterprise Award) Other award winners and their respective categories are as follows: Archikris Design Group -- Interior Designer Concord Medical Limited -- Innovative Skin Care Technology Elite Concepts -- Innovative F&B Concepts FTLife Insurance Company Limited -- Life Insurance Hang Seng Bank Limited -- Commercial Banking Headwin Logistics -- Leading Provider of International Logistics Solutions HKBN Enterprise Solutions Ltd -- Best Network, Broadband, Cloud & ICT Services Provider Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui -- Best City Hotel JCDecaux Transport -- Innovative & Leading Outdoor Advertising Company Lifestyle Insurance -- Insurance Broker of Business & General Insurance Lindt & Sprungli (Asia Pacific) Ltd -- Premium Chocolatier Nintex -- Enterprise Software OZO Wesley Hong Kong -- Best Corporate Accommodation PrimeCredit Limited -- Outstanding Finance Company Standard Chartered Bank -- Retail Banking Thomas, Mayer & Associes -- Law Firm Vastcom Technology Limited -- IT Solutions Company
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Bluetooth IoT Market Set to Nearly Quadruple by 2024 as Smart Home Exceeds 800 Million Device Shipments
LONDON, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The smart home market is forecasted to account for over 13% of Bluetooth device shipments by 2024, equating to over 815 million Bluetooth-enabled products at this time, finds global tech market advisory firm ABI Research. The tremendous growth in a wide range of device types, including smart lighting, voice-control front ends, smart appliances and sensors, among others, many of which support Bluetooth, is propelling the market to grow from 250 million units in 2019 to become one of Bluetooth's largest market opportunities over the next five years. "The smart home market is beginning to ramp up, and strong growth for wireless devices and services is anticipated over the next few years as an increasing number of homes deploy solutions," says Andrew Zignani, Principal Analyst, ABI Research. Bluetooth, thanks to its unique benefits such as low power consumption, audio capabilities, widespread presence in mobile devices, and mesh networking support, ensure the technology is extremely well placed to take advantage of a vast number of opportunities across a wide range of device types. "Bluetooth's growing presence in voice control front ends from the likes of Amazon, Alibaba, Google, Baidu, and Xiaomi makes up a significant portion of this growth, alongside increased traction within smart lighting, smart appliances, door locks, sensors, and many other device types," Zignani adds. However, it is not just Bluetooth that will take advantage of this vast increase in devices. Wi-Fi, 802.15.4, and Z-Wave smart home products are all anticipated to see device shipments grow between now and 2024. "The smart home market is made up of numerous different device types, each with their own specific throughput, power, range, and topology requirements. Smart lighting device shipments will break the 300-million-unit barrier by 2024, with 60% of these based on 802.15.4 technology. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi will account for 30% and 8%, respectively. Likewise, Wi-Fi will be nearly ubiquitous in smart appliances alongside Bluetooth, while 802.15.4 and Z-Wave will gain traction in low power sensor devices," adds Zignani. Beyond the smart home, opportunities for Bluetooth within the IoT will include beacons and personal trackers, healthcare devices, commercial building automation and lighting, as well as several different types of wearable devices, including smartwatches and fitness trackers. These will soon begin to open increased opportunities for likes of Nordic Semiconductor, Dialog Semiconductor, Cypress (recently acquired by Infineon), Silicon Labs, NXP, Microchip, Espressif Systems, MediaTek, Qualcomm, Broadcom, STMicroelectronics, Telit, TI, Redpine Signals, On Semiconductor, u-blox, and Atmosic. These findings are from ABI Research's Wireless Connectivity Technology Segmentation & Addressable Markets market data report. This report is part of the company's Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Wireless Connectivity research service, which includes research, data, and Executive Foresights. Market Data spreadsheets are composed of deep data, market share analysis, and highly segmented, service-specific forecasts to provide detailed insight where opportunities lie. About ABI Research ABI Research provides strategic guidance to visionaries, delivering actionable intelligence on the transformative technologies that are dramatically reshaping industries, economies, and workforces across the world. ABI Research's global team of analysts publish groundbreaking studies often years ahead of other technology advisory firms, empowering our clients to stay ahead of their markets and their competitors. ABI Research提供开创性的研究和战略指导，帮助客户了解日新月异的技术。 自1990年以来，我们已与全球数百个领先的技术品牌，尖端公司，具有远见的政府机构以及创新的贸易团体建立了合作关系。 我们帮助客户创造真实的业务成果。 For more information about ABI Research's services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific or visit www.abiresearch.com. Contact Info: Global Deborah Petrara Tel: +1.516.624.2558 pr@abiresearch.com Logo - http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/276887/abi_research_logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.abiresearch.com
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"YOU" The Biggest ICO Of 2020 Is On The Way: A New Decentralized, Tokenized Ad Viewing Ecosystem That Will Disrupt Digital Advertising.
The days are coming to an end for big data enterprises like search and social media companies that are monetized by using and reselling personal data. The time has come for users to get their fair share. NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- YOU, which consists of the YOUengine (for brands and businesses) and the YOUapp (for users) is a decentralized tokenize ad viewing platform that connects 200 million brands and businesses to 4 billion users worldwide. And it's about to turn the upside-down world of advertising right-side up. For the first time, since the dawn of advertising, users will get their fair share through an opt-in mobile app that not only protects their personal data but rewards them for it by instantly paying them to view advertising and branded content. Plus, the app incorporates a mobile AR (Augmented Reality) game that serves as a promotional tool for brands to giveaway prizes like designer clothing, sneakers, airline tickets, cars and even token airdrops valued from $5,000- $100,000. There is nothing like it in the world. Welcome to a new YOUniverse of digital advertising. The platform has on-boarded advisors like hit music producer Michael Muenzing, former marketing and finance executive Konstantin Chernov, veteran advertising executive Robert Lee and technologist Pavel Rysin who are advising in the development of this ambitious project. It's a sea change in an industry that is predicated on capturing consumer data only to sell and resell it at the expense of the consumer, who gets nothing but 'cookies' and unwanted messaging on their browsers. A new world of digital advertising has begun. Michael Muenzing says, "it's an entirely new advertising model, we call it the YOUniverse and it's a world where consumers get paid to watch ads and brands can reach the exact target they want to reach, it's a zero-waste ecosystem. And all user data is stored on blockchain powered data bases, virtually hack proof, will never be re-sold and if the user leaves their data will be destroyed. The YOUniverse is a paradigm shift that connects brands directly to the consumers who have opted-in to receive content from the brands they love. The YOUplatform also has an AR (augmented reality) mobile game, similar to Pokemon Go, that gives away sizeable jackpots and airdrops tokens that will make users rich just by finding them." There are so many ways businesses and consumers can benefit on the platform and brands can connect in engaging and relevant ways. "Never before have consumers been rewarded for watching ads at this level. Gone are the days of marketing budget waste from off-target audiences, out-of-view banners or SIVT (sophisticated invalid traffic)," says Robert Lee, an ad industry veteran. "Brands can reach a highly engaged audience that has opted-in to receive messaging for 100% video completion rates and never-before-seen levels of engagement. It's a simple, for the first time in advertising, the entire ecosystem is built for and powered by YOU. We are YOU." Stay tuned for the ICO launch in April and app release dates later in 2020. Pease visit www.youengine.io for more information and direct any inquiries to: pr@youengine.io Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1064516/YOUniverse.jpg Related Links :http://www.youengine.io
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Bigo Live Opens up Life -- Changing Opportunities for Budding Broadcasters
SINGAPORE, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's world of intense social noise and competition, a Singapore-based platform has managed to successfully integrate the social world with reality. Talented broadcasters from the Bigo Live platform battled on the global digital playing field, in an attempt to be crowned the victor and attend a prestigious awards ceremony which would be held in Singapore on 15 January, 2020. A Bigo Live broadcaster showcasing her chosen talent to her fans. The final award winners come from Asia, Americas, Europe and the Middle East, and they will be flown in to the tropical birthplace of the company to receive their awards. For many of the winners, this would be the first time they have left their homeland and to attend a ceremony of international proportions. An expected audience of a thousand is expected to show up at the Singapore ceremony, with hundreds of thousands more viewing the ceremony which would be broadcasted live via the Bigo Live app. Rain from USA, who has been awarded second place for "Global King Category", says, "Bigo Live is my full-time job. While my friends are busy behind a desk, I enjoy flexibility, freedom of expression and time, not to mention financial independence. I would never have imagined that being a broadcaster could have given me true economic independence to uproot myself and change my life for the better." Rain shared that she had managed to move to Los Angeles, California in search of a better life as a result of her work with Bigo Live. Marlins from USA, runner-up for "Global Promising Category", also has an inspiring story to share. He is grateful that Bigo Live had given him the courage to push himself out of an unhappy, negative spiral and into one that is now filled with promise. "I was in a bad place after losing a close family member. If I did not have Bigo Live, I believe I would have continued spiralling into a black hole. The online community in Bigo Live not only remained digital, but materialised into a physical one; we now meet up frequently where possible and support each other not just online, but also in the real world. I would never have imagined that I was able to find such a group of like-minded supportive people and I don't believe I would have, if not for Bigo Live." Marlins also enjoys economic and financial independence. He is now able to look forward to creating a better life for himself and his family. Khan from Indonesia is the top champion in both categories, having emerged as the global victor. His advice to budding broadcasters are "Remain true to yourself, don't be discouraged no matter what you face. Being a broadcaster is probably one of the most challenging careers that the youth of today can embark on. Humility and openness are the keys to your success." Khan is firmly rooted in his broadcasting philosophy and has also coached others to follow in his footsteps. Today, Khan is the "family leader" for one of the world's largest family of broadcasters on Bigo Live and he continues his coaching and support to all his members. His resolution and personal goal is to coach them so that they can be as successful as he is in the near future. The BIGO Gala Awards 2020 will be broadcasted live in-app on 15 January 2020, 1700 hours (GMT +8). Viewers will be able to catch these award winners receiving their trophies among other global winners, as well as enjoy live entertainment performed by Bigo Live's broadcasters. Viewers will also be able to vote online for their favourite performance and show support to broadcasters. Bigo live is available for downloads on Google Play Store and Apple Store. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200114/2691792-1?lang=0
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STRATACACHE Announces Strategic Technology Partnership with Hakuhodo DY Holdings to Drive Digital Transformation and Enhance In-Store Retail Engagemen
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global marketing technology solutions provider STRATACACHE today announced a strategic technology partnership with Hakuhodo DY Holdings, a well-established international marketing, advertising and communications company based in Japan, to jointly develop innovative customer engagement experiences to influence shopper behavior and drive digital transformation. Chris Riegel, STRATACACHE CEO, pictured with Kyohei Hasegawa and Shinya Tokuhisa of Hakuhodo at NRF 2020: Retail's Big Show. This partnership comes in the midst of a retail evolution driven by shifting consumer demands, which is seeing more brands and retailers recognizing the value of digital transformation, leveraging advanced marketing technologies to boost in-store sales. The Hakuhodo DY Group Digital Location Media Business Center brings marketing methods which reflect how "everyday lives are changing as a result of digitalization and technology." STRATACACHE's complementary marketing technology offering includes a full in-house suite of marketing technology hardware, software and services to deliver scalable, personalized customer experiences. Through STRATACACHE's in-house retail analytics platform, Walkbase, retailers are empowered to learn deeply about their customers' shopping preferences and behaviors, allowing for personalized shopper interaction. The collaborative partnership offers a unique combination of STRATACACHE's digital technology solutions and Hakuhodo DY Holdings's marketing technology capabilities. The groups will conceptualize, develop and test new consumer experience strategies and scalable transformative technology solutions, providing a competitive edge in rethinking retail experiences and revolutionizing experiential retail. Further, the two companies will research new methods to enhance path to purchase marketing and develop best-in-class solutions for retailers, manufacturers and media companies. Manish Kumar, Managing Director & SVP-APAC of STRATACACHE, said, "This collaboration fits into our strategic regional growth plan, strengthens our continual efforts to better serve our customers and helps to capture the immense potential in Japan and the expansive APAC region." Chris Riegel, CEO of STRATACACHE, added, "At STRATACACHE, we create strategic partnerships to bring digital display, sensor, mobile and emerging technology to market, at scale. STRATACACHE strongly believes in technology innovation and adding value to the in-store experience our customers are delivering to their shoppers by continually enhancing our solution offering. This partnership with Hakuhodo DY Group's robust marketing and solid business networks make our partnership a clear win-win." "Through this partnership, STRATACACHE is unlocking marketing and media capabilities and the extensive customer base of one of the largest integrated marketing solutions companies in Japan. We've heavily invested in the Asia-Pacific region, which has shown steady growth financially as well as in the retail technology sector. We are proud to partner with Hakuhodo DY Group to bring STRATACACHE's digital activation, personalized retail experiences and the power of in-store analytics to their client base," said Chris Riegel, CEO of STRATACACHE. Learn more about STRATACACHE at www.stratacache.com and more about Hakuhodo DY Holdings at https://www.hakuhodody-holdings.co.jp/english/. About STRATACACHESTRATACACHE delivers in-store retail experience transformation and exceptional customer journeys through a wide array of marketing technology. Our solutions enable retailers to learn deeply about their customers' shopping preferences and behaviors, delivering targeted promotional or task-based messaging on any digital display. With 3 million+ software activations globally, we power the biggest digital networks for the world's largest brands. Across the STRATACACHE family of complementary Marketing Technology solution companies, we have the technology, expertise and track record to bring retail innovation that delivers results. Learn more about the STRATACACHE family at www.stratacache.com, on Twitter @STRATACACHE or on Facebook. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1075393/STRATACACHE_Hakuhodo.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/659530/STRATACACHE_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.stratacache.com
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Maoyan's TV and Web Series Production Achieved a Breakthrough in 2019
BEIJING, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Maoyan Entertainment ("Maoyan" or "the Company") (Hong Kong: 1896), a leading platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services in China, invested in 9 popular TV and web series last year as it continued expanding along the entertainment industry value chain. After its initial success in 2018, Maoyan expanded investment in TV and web series last year. The 9 shows backed by Maoyan covered diverse genres, including patriotic dramas "Mandarin" and "The Galloped Era"; historical chronological TV dramas "Traditional Chinese Medicine" and "The Legendary Tavern"; costumed web series "The Longest Day in Chang'an"; TV war drama "Homeland"; and urban drama "Unbeatable You". "With our data advantage and platform capability, Maoyan can leverage our success and experience in the movie industry to support our fast growth in the market for TV and web series in China," said Maoyan President Gu Sibin. The TV and web series with Maoyan investment were well received by the market with impressive viewership ratings and good word-of-mouth. Urban TV drama "You are My Answer", aired on Hunan Satellite TV, received a TV rating exceeding 1% in 59 key cities for 13 consecutive days, as well as a viewership share exceeding 2% for 12 consecutive days. The online playback also surpassed 1 billion on the Mango TV steaming platform. "The Legendary Tavern" became the second most-watched TV series in China in 2019 with an average TV rating of 1.403%. Costumed web show "The Longest Day in Chang'an", about life in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE), became a phenomenal hit last summer in China. It attracted a huge crowd of obsessed fans and generated numerous discussions online. The show was rated 8.8 out of 10 on Douban, a major Chinese film/series rating platform. With extensive data and unique market insights, Maoyan provided creators of TV and web series with valuable market feedback and data analysis. For TV drama "The Legendary Tavern", Maoyan analyzed more than 500 million viewing data from major social media platforms and found the show was very attractive to the young generation. Maoyan also leveraged its established distribution and promotion channels and media matrix to market TV and web series. Maoyan promoted "The Longest Day in Chang'an" last summer on 15 online platforms, including Tik Tok and Weibo. Its three media accounts on Tik Tok released 26 short videos for the show and generated more than 25 million playbacks. Its movie distribution and promotion channels were also used to promote the show and cover more target audience. "Based on our rich experience and resources in the entertainment industry, Maoyan has developed core capabilities for the production of TV and web series, including process management and cost control for creators, project risk management, efficient capital usage, and a multi-channel monetization model," said Gu. "With the four capabilities incorporated into Maoyan platform, we can better support the industry to create more high quality TV and web series." 2019 was a breakthrough year for Maoyan, not only in production of TV and web series. It went public in Hong Kong in February, established a strategic alliance with Tencent, and launched its comprehensive strategy to serve the entire entertainment industry. About Maoyan Entertainment Maoyan Entertainment (Hong Kong: 1896) is a leading platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services in China. Since its inception, Maoyan has grown from an online movie ticketing service provider to an innovative one-stop platform for entertainment services. Maoyan has a comprehensive strategy to become a leading platform servicing the entire entertainment industry in China. The upgraded strategy is supported by five key platform pillars: online ticketing platform, products and services platform, data platform, marketing platform, and funding platform. For media inquiries, please contact: Jeff PeiICR Inc.Email: Jianfeng.Pei@icrinc.com Tel: +86 (10) 6583 7514
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You With You Launches Season 2, LISA Learns a Dance from KUN and Falls in Love with Chinese Food
BEIJING, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI-produced variety show Youth With You officially launched its second season in Guangzhou, China. At the press conference dubbed "Initial Launch", Youth Producers' Representative KUN, Dance Mentor LISA, Vocal Mentor Ella, and Rap Mentor JONY J appeared together for the first time, creating great chemistry in surprising interactions. Youth With You Mentor Squad During the ceremony, the four mentors tasted some specialties of Guangzhou cuisine. LISA was so impressed by the deliciousness that she couldn't stop praising "Yummy!" in Chinese. This is the first time LISA has stared in a Chinese variety show. She had lamented before that "Chinese is so hard to learn!" To encourage her to continue studying, JONY J presented LISA a dictionary. LISA was pleased by the gift and smiled sweetly. Later, LISA performed an impromptu dance to the song "Señorita". The black dress she wore suavely flattered her figure. Her rhythm was so on point that the live audience started cheering nonstop. KUN reprised the "PPAP" performance he gave on Idol Producer two years ago. Donning an elegant black suit, he switched back and forth between cool and cute seamlessly during the classic "Garlic Grinder" move. He even taught the "Garlic Grinder" to LISA. True to her "Dance Copy Machine" reputation, LISA only learned once and was able to repeat the dance perfectly. She even had power in her movements and precision in the details. KUN and LISA looked stunning dancing together. This press conference marked the official start of shooting, an "Initial Launch" represented a new start for the show and the beginning of a voyage to their dreams for the idol trainees. The live-streamed event drew attention from far and wide. "KUN teaches LISA the Garlic Grinder Dance" became the second most discussed topic on China's largest social media platfrm, Weibo, accruing more than 600 million views. The hashtag #YouthWithLaLisa also garnered tremendous fanfare on Twitter. It was trending in 11 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, and Argentina. It was even trending at number one on the global charts. Another thing to note is that show's Head Producer Jiang Bin announced that a mysterious "Mentor X" will be joining the lineup. Endless possibilities are driving up viewer expectations for the show. Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20200113/2688776-1?lang=0
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Icon Culture Global Company Limited Announces Share Offer Allotment Results
Public Offer Shares Approximately 15.1 Times Subscribed Offer Price Set at HK$1.39 Per Share Trading Debut on 14 January, 2020 HONG KONG, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Icon Culture Global Company Limited (The "Company", Stock Code: 8500.HK), an integrated multimedia advertising and marketing solution service provider based in Guangzhou, the PRC with almost 10 years of operating history, announced the allotment results of Share Offer, with Public Offer Shares of approximately 15.1 times subscribed. The Offer Shares initially offered under the Public Offer have been moderately oversubscribed. Placing Shares have been subscribed approximately 1.15 times. The Placing Shares initially offered under the Placing have been slightly over-subscribed. The Offer Price has been determined at HK$1.39 per Offer Share. Icon Culture Global Company Limited is issuing a total of 13,500,000 Public Offer Shares (as adjusted after reallocation). As the number of Offer Shares validly applied for under the Public Offer represents more than 15 times but less than 50 times of the initial number of the Public Offer Shares, a total number of 9,000,000 Placing Shares have been reallocated to the Public Offer, so that the total number of Offer Shares available under the Public Offer has been increased to 13,500,000 Offer Shares, representing 30% of the total number of the Offer Shares initially available under the Share Offer. The final number of Placing Shares is 31,500,000 after reallocation to the Public Offer, representing 70% of the total number of Offer Shares initially available under the Share Offer. Based on the Offer Price of HK$1.39 per Offer Share, the amount of net proceeds to be received by the Company from the Share Offer, after deducting the underwriting fees and estimated expenses payable by the Company in connection with the Share Offer, is estimated to be approximately HK$31.9 million. Dealings in the Shares on the GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited are expected to commence on 14 January 2020 (Tuesday). The stock code of the Shares is 8500.HK. The Shares will be traded in board lots of 2,000 Shares each. Pursuant to the Cornerstone Investment Agreements entered into among the Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Sole Bookrunner and each of the Cornerstone Investors, the number of Offer Shares subscribed by the Cornerstone Investors has now been determined. Ms. Le Luping has subscribed 7,198,000 shares, Ms. Lu Xiaochang has subscribed 6,398,000 shares and Mr. Long Yuan has subscribed 1,438,000 shares, representing a total number of 15,034,000 shares. Innovax Capital Limited is the Sole Sponsor; Innovax Securities Limited is the Sole Bookrunner and Sole Lead Manager; Marketsense Securities Limited and Pulsar Capital Limited are Co-Managers. Mr. Eric Chow, Executive Director, Founder and Chairman, said, "We are glad to see the support from investors on the Share Offer which showed the market's overall recognition of the Company's ability and their strong support in our future growth potential. We believe that with this listing, it provides us with the capital necessary to maintain our competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry, enables us to increase our exposure and raises our profile and reputation in China and international markets. We believe that our competitive advantages will enable us to maintain sustainable growth in our business and create long-term shareholders' value." Icon Culture Global Company Limited (Stock Code: 8500.HK)(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with Limited Liability) The Group has almost 10 years of experience in offering integrated multimedia advertising and marketing solutions, which primarily engages in the provision of traditional offline media advertising services; online media advertising services; and PR, marketing campaigns and other services in the PRC. The Group had certain exclusive advertising spaces at Guangzhou South Railway Station (for customers from property development and tourism industry sectors only), Shenzhen Futian Transportation Hub, China Railway's 12306 online ticketing system, elevators and lobbies in a shopping mall, commercial buildings, housing estates and a golf club in Guangzhou, the PRC. In addition, the Group served over 180 customers, including brand owners (including state-owned enterprises in the PRC), advertising agencies and government authorities, in which Liby Group, Tencent Group, Hengqin Life Insurance, KINGOLD Group, Imperial Palace, Chimelong Group, and other well-known brand owners are also the Group's customers. This press release is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States. This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or an invitation to induce an offer by any person to acquire, purchase or subscribe for the securities of Icon Culture Global Company Limited (the "Company"). Potential investors should read the prospectus (the "Prospectus") to be issued by the Company on 30 December, 2019 for detailed information about the Company and the Share Offer. This press release is not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States (including its territories and possessions, any state of the United States and the District of Columbia). This press release does not constitute or form a part of any offer to sell or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States or in any other jurisdictions. The Offer Shares have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws of the United States or other jurisdictions, other than Hong Kong, and may not be offered, sold, pledged or transferred or delivered within the United States unless pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws of the United States. The Offer Shares may only be offered and sold outside of the United States in offshore transactions in accordance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. There will be no offer or sale of the Offer Shares in the United States. Note: Unless otherwise defined, terms in this press release shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Prospectus together with any supplement thereto.
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Cityneon Acquires Animax Designs
Animax Designs is a world leader in animatronic and interactive characters, animated costumes and puppets, serving major movie studios such as The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal, Warner Bros and companies such as Feld Entertainment Cityneon is an existing major client of Animax, which builds the dinosaurs in Cityneon's Jurassic World: The Exhibition touring sets Acquisition builds depth in the Group as it complements and enhances Cityneon's ability to provide consumers around the world with world-class experiences Chuck Fawcett to remain President & CEO of Animax SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cityneon Holdings ("Cityneon", the "Company"/collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Group") today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Animax Designs, Inc. ("Animax"), a world leader and global provider of animatronic characters. Cityneon Acquires Animax Designs Animax Designs, Inc., which is based in Nashville, Tennessee in the US, was founded by Chuck Fawcett in 1989 and just celebrated their 30th year anniversary in the creation of cutting-edge animatronic and interactive characters, animated costumes, and puppets. With a workforce of 150 highly‐skilled employees, Animax serves some of the largest operators in the world in themed entertainment, live attractions, and location‐based entertainment. Its rich history, years of innovation and use of leading-edge technology has gained Animax a respectable reputation and today, its global clientele includes The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon, NBC Universal, Warner Bros., Sesame Workshop, Viacom, Feld Entertainment, and SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. Cityneon Acquires Animax Designs "I am extremely proud of all that we have accomplished at Animax over the last 30 years, and I firmly believe that this combination with Cityneon will unlock even more value for shareholders as Cityneon continues to set the pace in what is an exciting and dynamic industry. This transaction will also substantially expand our international reach, allowing us to offer our world-class products to more strategic markets around the world," said Chuck Fawcett, President and CEO of Animax. Chuck Fawcett also sits on the International Board of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), an international non-profit association representing the world's leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiences - worldwide. "This is a strategic acquisition for Cityneon, and it is exciting that it is happening at a time when the Company is growing from a position of strength to becoming an industry leader in the creation of new and innovative visitor experiences around the world," said Ron Tan, Executive Chairman and Group CEO of the Group. "This acquisition also brings along further diversification of the management and executive teams within Cityneon, which is varied across different cultures and nationalities. We will continue on this path to build, strengthen and add depth to a world-class leadership team for the Cityneon Group," Mr. Tan added. The Animax transaction was based on a combination of cash and shares in Cityneon and Animax is expected to contribute immediately to the revenue and profits of the Group post acquisition. Cityneon Holdings With its global reach and international partnerships, Cityneon has the capability to serve its clients anywhere in the world. Cityneon was listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Stock Exchange since 2005, and was privatized on February 2019 by West Knighton Limited, a company wholly owned by Cityneon's Executive Chairman and Group CEO, Ron Tan, together with Hong Kong veteran entrepreneur and investor, Johnson Ko Chun Shun. Johnson is a capital markets veteran and has held controlling interests and directorships in many listed companies. In May 2019, Cityneon welcomed CITIC Capital as a new shareholder, who holds approximately 10% shares in Cityneon. CITIC Capital is part of CITIC Group, one of China's largest conglomerates, and has over US$25b of assets under its management across 100 funds and investment products globally. Other institutional shareholders of the Group include EDBI - a Singapore government-linked global investor, and Pavilion Capital - a Singapore-based investment institution which focuses on private equity investments, that made strategic investments in August and October 2019 respectively, to support the Group's further expansion globally. For more information, please visit www.cityneon.net. Animax Designs Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, Animax was founded in 1989 by Chuck Fawcett, President and CEO. For over 30 years, Animax has honed its expertise in creating animatronic and interactive characters, animated costumes, and puppets utilizing leading-edge technology and superior craftsmanship. With over 150 highly skilled employees, Animax serves some of the largest operators in the world in the themed entertainment, live attractions, location-based entertainment, commercial, film, and television industries. For more information, visit www.animaxdesigns.com. 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Global Management Consulting Firm A.T. Kearney Unveils Comprehensive Rebrand
New brand, simply known as Kearney, emphasizes the humanity that clients, colleagues, and alumni value most in the firm CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kearney, the global consulting partnership formerly known as A.T. Kearney, today announced an all-encompassing rebrand. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1064617/Kearney_Press_Release.mp4', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/2884820_AE84820_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '512', height: '288'}); As part of a comprehensive review of Kearney's existing brand and value proposition, the firm reached out to clients, firm partners, colleagues, and alumni for their perspectives on what they find distinctive and valuable in Kearney people, how they work, and how the firm contributes to client success—all of which contributed to shaping the new brand messaging, visual identity, and a highly personal storytelling approach to communications. "Our people are our brand, and our rebrand focuses squarely on that personal dimension," said Abby Klanecky, Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Kearney. One example of Kearney's new brand direction is a commitment to eliminating stock photography and using 100% crowdsourced imagery from Kearney colleagues, showcasing their individual perspectives from around the world. From October to December 2019, the company collected more than 10,000 original photographs shot by Kearney's global employees. The new name "Kearney" also reflects the firm's emphasis on community. Kearney remains wedded to the values and commitment to client service embodied by the firm's founder, Andrew Thomas Kearney. Removing initials "A.T." from the name recognizes the broader global Kearney family of employees, alumni, and friends who contribute to its success. "For decades, our brand was centered primarily around our heritage, in which we take extraordinary pride," said Klanecky. "While showcasing our firm's family name demonstrates that we remain true to our origins, our updated name, brand voice, and visual identity are more concise and personal, embracing who we are today." Alex Liu, Chairman and Managing Partner of Kearney, observed, "The most exciting aspect of our new brand is that it so accurately captures our voice. Our firm is refreshingly real, relatable, and original. To that end, we are eliminating industry jargon. Kearney people are always themselves. We speak plainly, listen closely, and build great working relationships. We take joy in each other, and in every success achieved side by side with our clients." Kearney engaged global brand strategy, design, and experience firm Siegel+Gale to help gather insights from clients, partners, colleagues, and stakeholder communities to pinpoint distinguishing and original firm traits. "Brand is a valuable asset that is often overlooked," said Philip Davies, President, EMEA, Siegel+Gale. "Kearney has always taken pride in placing its people at the center of what it does, and this rebrand highlights this unique approach. Many brands invest in clearly defining their purpose, but then fail to activate it. Kearney is a great example of a brand living its purpose through people centricity." About KearneyAs a global consulting partnership in more than 40 countries, our people make us who we are. We're individuals who take as much joy from those we work with as the work itself. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we help our clients break through. Media Contact:Ryan Dicovitsky/Stephanie DresslerDukas Linden Public RelationsEmail: Kearney@DLPR.comPhone: +1-212-704-7385 Video - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1064617/Kearney_Press_Release.mp4 Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/74053/a_t__kearney_logo.jpg Related Links :https://www.atkearney.com
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iQIYI Partners with 77th Golden Globe Awards
Showcases of nominated and awarded works including five exclusive screeningsBEIJING, Jan. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, announced that the Company has become an official partner of the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards in China. The ceremony was held on January 6, 2020 Beijing time. iQIYI participated in the annual global entertainment event along with other top entertainment companies including Netflix, HBO, BBC, USA Network, as well as top award nominees such as Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans. iQIYI was one of the few platforms permitted to conduct official interviews and in-depth reporting on the Golden Globes Awards. Others included NBC, E-entertainment and TNT. Known as the start of the award season, the Golden Globe Awards was founded in 1944 and is held once a year. It is considered as the most authoritative forward-looking award ahead of the annual Academy Awards. As the official partner and the screening platform in China, iQIYI reports on all things of Golden Globes through its in-depth reports and one-on-one talks with international celebrities including Wesley Snipes, Daniel Craig, Taron Egerton, Ramy Youssef and Nora Lum. Besides, iQIYI users were given access to a comprehensive selection of awarded films over the years. iQIYI Partners with 77th Golden Globe Awards At the same time, iQIYI launched a Golden Globes-themed page on its platform, presenting users with comprehensive information on the awards. Before that, iQIYI has secured copyrights of eight Golden Globes finalists, which include How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World, Toy Story 4, The Lion King, and five exclusive licensed content such as Bombshell, Rocketman, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, Portrait de la jeune fille en feu, and drama series Catch-22. In addition, iQIYI users can watch nearly 60 Golden Globes movies on its movie and drama series channels, including Green Book, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, The Shape of Water, Bohemian Rhapsody, Roma, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, as well as drama series The Handmaid's Tale, This is Us, Patrick Melrose. iQIYI Partners with 77th Golden Globe Awards iQIYI is a strategic partner to the world's top film and television companies such as Flowserve, Disney, Sony, Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Lions Gate Pictures, Filmnation, providing award-winning and nominated content to meet users' diversified viewing needs. About iQIYI, Inc. iQIYI, Inc. is an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China. Its corporate DNA combines creative talent with technology, fostering an environment for continuous innovation and the production of blockbuster content. iQIYI's platform features highly popular original content, as well as a comprehensive library of other professionally-produced content, partner-generated content and user-generated content. The Company distinguishes itself in the online entertainment industry by its leading technology platform powered by advanced AI, big data analytics and other core proprietary technologies. iQIYI attracts a massive user base with tremendous user engagement, and has developed a diversified monetization model including membership services, online advertising services, content distribution, live broadcasting, online games, IP licensing, online literature and e-commerce. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/iqiyi-partners-with-77th-golden-globe-awards-300984837.htmlRelated Links :www.iqiyi.com
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YuppTV Bags the Digital Broadcast Rights for BCCI Home Season
YuppTV users in Continental Europe, Central Asia, SAARC countries & MENA regions can catch all the action Live NEW DELHI, Jan. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- YuppTV, the world's leading OTT platform for South-Asian content, has bagged the digital broadcast rights for the BCCI Home Season. Following the development, YuppTV users in major countries across the globe will be able to catch their favourite sporting action live on the platform. The BCCI Home Season features spirited action between Sri Lanka, Australia, South Africa, and India. Mr Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO, YuppTV YuppTV is bringing a high-adrenaline sporting action to its users spread across Continental Europe and Central Asia. YuppTV users in the SAARC countries (except India) can also catch the live sporting action. Furthermore, users in the Middle East and North Africa, can also watch the sport live. Commenting on the latest development, Mr. Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO, YuppTV, said, "At YuppTV, we are forever on the pursuit of offering the best content and entertainment solutions to the South Asian diaspora. To the same end, we are glad to bag the rights for the BCCI Home Season and make it easier for our users to catch the sporting action live and on-the-go. We are affirmative that our users will enjoy convenient and real-time access of their favourite sport, right on their preferred devices." Cricket fans across the globe can catch the latest series on YuppTV. They may log on to www.yupptv.com or access the same via the YuppTV app on smart TVs, smart Blu-ray players, streaming media players, gaming consoles, smartphones, and tablets. About YuppTV: YuppTV is one of the world's largest Internet-based TV and On-demand service provider for South Asian content, offering more than 200 TV channels and 2000+ movies in India. YuppTV, recently received funding from Emerald Media, a Pan-Asian platform established by leading global investment firm KKR for investing in the media and entertainment sector, wherein Emerald Media acquired a significant minority stake in the company for US$50mn. YuppTV had earlier raised its Series A round of funding from Poarch Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama. Media Contact: Manjusha K manjusha@yupptv.com Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/839837/YuppTV_Logo.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1064797/Mr_Uday_Reddy.jpg
