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Tencent Music Entertainment Awards debut with bang
BEIJING, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Singer-songwriter Zhang Yixing performed at the first Tencent Music Entertainment Awards (TMEA), which was held in Macao by Tencent Music Entertainment (TME), on Dec 8th. Left: Zhang Yixing. Right: TOFBOYS A star-studded gala, the first TMEA, was held in Macao on Dec. 8, which brought together singers and music groups from mainland China and abroad, including singer-songwriter Zhang Yixing, boy group TFBOYS and Irish vocal group Westlife. With the theme of "IT'S T1ME FOR MUSIC", the gala also awarded artists, including the Best Selling Digital Album of the Year for singer-songwriter Zhang Yixing's album, entitled NAMANANA, the Most Popular Boy Group of the Year for TFBOYS and the Best Original Singer-Songwriter of the Year for Hong Kong-based American singer-songwriter and producer Khalil Fong. The music gala marks the music giant's effort to boost its original content and celebrate the industrial changes of the country. Left: Zhang Liangying. Right: Xue Zhiqian TFBOYS received the Most Popular Boy Group of the Year at the first TMEA. Singer Zhang Liangying and singer-songwriter Xue Zhiqian performed at the awards. View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tencent-music-entertainment-awards-debut-with-bang-300973076.html
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Eff Creative Group Receives 2019 Best of Manhattan Award in Web Design Category
Times Square & Singapore Based Company Honored by Manhattan Award Program Achievement as New York City's Premier Design and Development Agencies NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Eff Creative Group, a globally renowned agency with vertically integrated services that include design, software development, and marketing announced today that they have been selected for the 2019 Best of Manhattan Award in the Web Design category by the Manhattan Award Program. Eff Creative Group focuses on helping clients bring consumer and digital products to market using their combined 40+ years experience amongst the entrepreneurial executives. Each year, the Manhattan Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Manhattan area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2019 Manhattan Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Manhattan Award Program and data provided by third parties. About Eff Creative Group, LLC: Eff Creative Group, LLC is an award-winning 3x Inc. 5000 and Entreprenuer360 company headquartered in Times Square, New York. A team of experienced creative innovators, Eff strategically designs, develops, and markets groundbreaking digital and consumer products launching campaigns for businesses with bespoke market solutions. With sister offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, Eff is a globally-renowned vertically-integrated boutique creative agency that is experienced in a multitude of industries and is constantly reinventing the world of design, media, and technology. To learn more, visit: www.EffCreative.com About Manhattan Award Program The Manhattan Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Manhattan area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The Manhattan Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy. CONTACT: Danielle NoyEff Creative Group, LLCdanielle@effcreative.com Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/710458/Eff_Creative_Group_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.effcreative.com
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PressReader travels even farther with Air Mauritius partnership
Air Mauritius continues to invest in premium products, like PressReader, to bring a world-class travel experience to the world-class destinations they serve VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PressReader, the largest all-you-can-read digital newspaper and magazine platform, has partnered with Air Mauritius, an award-winning airline that connects travelers across four continents. They now offer every passenger unlimited access to premium newspapers and magazines. Air Mauritius continues to invest in premium products, like PressReader, to bring a world-class travel experience to the world-class destinations they serve. Included in their ticket, passengers can enjoy access to PressReader 48-hours before and after their flight, when they connect to the Air Mauritius app, click the access link in their check-in email, or visit the Amédée Maingard Lounge. Using their own device of choice, passengers pick from over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from more than 120 countries in 60 different languages. They can download and save as many publications as they like to read offline while they fly. The partnerships shows the airline's commitment to improving the passenger experience in a big way. This year, Skytrax — the world airline and airport rating organization — honored Air Mauritius with a 4-star rating for the quality of their on-board products and services. Skytrax also ranked Air Mauritius among the top 10 most improved airlines in the world, and the number 3 airline in Africa at the World Airline Awards. And, as an airline committed to the UN Sustainability Development Goals, Air Mauritius takes social and environmental responsibility seriously. PressReader helps the airline reduce paper waste and minimize emissions – making for a greener flight that's better for the planet. "It's exciting to be working with an airline that's always growing, evolving, and setting a standard in the industry," said PressReader CEO Alex Kroogman. "At PressReader, we believe it's possible to always put the passenger first without sacrificing core business values. We're proud that PressReader is helping Air Mauritius bring a world-class travel experience to their passengers in a sustainable way." Air Mauritius is setting the standard in the airline space by integrating premium technology into the traveller journey. They've joined leaders like Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, JetBlue, Iberia, Turkish Airlines and British Airways who recognize the value that choice, entertainment, and on-demand content bring to the entire passenger experience. About PressReaderPressReader is on a mission to improve the way people discover stories that matter to them. With offices in Vancouver, Dublin, and Manila, the company provides the largest all-you-can-read platform of newspapers and magazines where people can discover relevant and trusted content from anywhere in the world — publications such as The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Hearst Newspapers and Magazines, The Globe and Mail, Newsweek, Forbes, Le Figaro, and Vanity Fair, to name just a few. Using their phone, tablet, or computer, readers can browse content online or download entire issues using the PressReader app. They can subscribe for unlimited access, or get the full experience sponsored by any one of thousands of PressReader's brand partners - businesses that leverage the premium content platform to enhance their customers' experience - household names like British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, Marriott, Fairmont Hotels, Seabourn Cruise Lines, Princeton University, and the New York Public Library. For further information: Mike Twining, Director of Marketing, mike@pressreader.com
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PointClickCare Integrated Care Coordination Platform Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Bridging the Communication Gap between Acute and Post-acute Hea
Harmony by PointClickCare Enables Coordinated and Collaborative Care Delivery on a Secure and Integrated platform SANTA CLARA, California, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the North American long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) IT management market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes PointClickCare with the 2019 North America Product Leadership Award for its integrated care coordination platform, Harmony by PointClickCare. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution leverages the company's industry-leading data connectivity capabilities and unparalleled market footprint to eliminate data silos between hospitals, health systems, and their senior care partners. Its superior patient monitoring and post-discharge patient insights--including patient location, real-time site performance, and detailed progress data--optimize financial, operational, and clinical outcomes for at-risk populations. PointClickCare Read the full award write-up here: https://ww2.frost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PointClickCare-Award-Write-Up-Final.pdf "By mobilizing data about patients and facilities, Harmony improves the coordination of care between acute care and skilled nursing facilities during transitions of care," said Daniel Ruppar, Consulting Director at Frost & Sullivan. "Operating on a single platform, it empowers care teams to gather, interpret, and act on timely data and insights about post-acute patients and skilled nursing facilities in their network to streamline and improve patient transitions and care coordination. With real-time data access and unsurpassed connectivity capabilities, Harmony enables providers tobuild new channels into accountable care organizations and payer networks." With more than 21,000 senior care providers using its platform, and over 2.5 million patient records passed through its system in the last year alone, PointClickCare has the most extensive collection of long-term post-acute care (LTPAC) data in North America. leverages this extensive repository, and enables acute care providers to search for a patient across all PointClickCare-enabled facilities, receive timely updates based on relevant, clinical information, and act accordingly to ensure quality outcomes and proactively intervene when a patient is at risk of readmission. Other innovative offerings from PointClickCare include a document management solution to help customers optimize their admissions process, and employee engagement and customer satisfaction solutions. "Nearly two-thirds of United States-based skilled nursing facilities use PointClickCare," noted Ruppar. "Its thought leadership, technical excellence, and ability to support meaningful care coordination and decision-making positions PointClickCare as an innovative industry leader in the LTPAC market." PointClickCare is continuing its commitment to solving the biggest challenges in transitions of care for seniors with it's latest move to provide its customers access on the Carequality Interoperability Network. The company announced earlier this month at its annual customer conference, PointClickCare SUMMIT, that it will give its customers access to Carequality to allow for interoperable data exchange between and among health data sharing networks and systems. With its scale and customer footprint in the LTPAC market, PointClickCare is empowering providers to actively share and exchange data bi-directionally across networks, supporting true optimization of patient care amongst the latest community of senior care providers on a single platform. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that develops a product with innovative features and functionality that is gaining rapid market acceptance. The award recognizes the quality of the solution and the customer value enhancements it enables. Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry. About Frost & Sullivan For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. ContactHarley GadomskiP: 1.210.477.8469E: harley.gadomski@frost.com About PointClickCare Corp PointClickCare Technologies Inc. empowers acute and post-acute care providers with the insights necessary for a fully coordinated and collaborative approach to care delivery. With access to the largest post-acute care data cloud in North America, PointClickCare partners can instantly locate patients within their care network, access patient timelines across the care continuum, view and filter data from care partners, and ensure patient data is being shared during transitions and beyond. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Private Cloud Companies and acknowledged by KLAS Research as Best in KLAS Vendor for Long-term Care, PointClickCare leads the way in creating cloud-based environments where providers, patients, and payers eliminate data silos between care settings, connecting stakeholders to meaningful insights. With a suite of fully-integrated applications powered by an interoperable, mobile friendly, and regulatory-compliant electronic health record and revenue cycle management platform, PointClickCare helps care providers connect and collaborate within their care network. Over 21,000 skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and home health agencies use PointClickCare today, making it the North American healthcare IT market leader for the acute and post-acute industry. For more information on PointClickCare's software solutions, please visit www.pointclickcare.com.Related Links :http://www.frost.com
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"A Banquet of Nature by Perrier-Jouet" Revealed in Miami: For Reconnecting With Nature and One Another
MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking the start of DesignMiami/ 2019, Maison Perrier-Jouet unveiled "A Banquet of Nature": an experience filled with surprising moments of re-enchantment to reconnect guests with nature and with one another. "A Banquet of Nature by Perrier-Jouet" engaged guests in a new artistic tasting ritual, nourished by the creativity of the House's Artisans of the Wild, who were present at the Faena Hotel for the inaugural banquet. These friends of Maison Perrier-Jouet participated in an authentic and essential dialogue between nature, champagne, design and cuisine. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1040654/A_Banquet_of_Nature.mp4', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/2858250_AE58250_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '512', height: '288'}); To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8659851-banquet-of-nature-by-perrier-jouet/ A reinvented banquet that creates connections and gives meaning Maison Perrier-Jouet has revisited the tradition of the banquet, offering new ways of connecting people with nature and one another – just as the Art Nouveau movement did at the dawn of the 20th century. The House's unique bond with art and nature can be traced back to its foundation in 1811. These twin passions are best expressed by the anemone motif created for the House in 1902 by Emile Galle, a Master of Art Nouveau. Everyone present at "A Banquet of Nature by Perrier-Jouet" was taken on an artistic journey enriched by the creativity of the House's Artisans of the Wild, who designed a singular experience marked by sequences aiming to provoke conversation between the guests, enabling them to reconnect with themselves and their emotions. The Artisans of the Wild also engaged the guests in surprising moments – for example, by asking them intriguing questions at intervals during the evening through the phones which were placed on the tables. A reinvented banquet that renews the dialogue between champagne, design and cuisine Three Artisans of the Wild took part in "A Banquet of Nature by Perrier-Jouet", each contributing a unique interpretation of the House's cultural heritage and savoir-faire. They initiated an unprecedented dialogue between champagne, design and cuisine, infused with Maison Perrier-Jouet's vision of reinvented nature. Herve Deschamps, Cellar Master of Maison Perrier-Jouet, and designer Andrea Mancuso, of Analogia Project, worked together for a whole year to imagine a new artistic champagne ritual called Metamorphosis, a collection of glassware that will be on display throughout Design Miami/ 2019. Andrea Mancuso's unique crystal creations bring the six Perrier-Jouet cuvees to life by evoking the distinctive personality of each one. Mancuso describes his design as being "like Perrier-Jouet champagne: it tells stories, creates surprises and conveys emotions". Metamorphosis forms part of a new tasting experience exploring the metamorphoses of nature and the way Maison Perrier-Jouet transforms grapes into champagne using over 200 years of savoir-faire. In the same way, Herve Deschamps collaborated with three-starred Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire to attain the perfect harmony between Perrier-Jouet cuvees and a nature-inspired menu. "Nature dictates my cuisine and gives it meaning," explains Pierre Gagnaire. At "A Banquet of Nature by Perrier-Jouet", nature bloomed from the plate – with utmost respect for the seasons and the authentic flavours of the produce – and from the table, which was decorated with the same fresh fruits and vegetables that were used in the kitchen. Breaking with the conventional structure of a meal, each dish offered sharing rituals that served to engage guests in conversation. "The floral, complex style of Perrier-Jouet cuvees perfectly complements Pierre Gagnaire's structured cuisine, both as a wine pairing and an ingredient," notes Cellar Master Herve Deschamps. A reinvented banquet that builds on the talent of the Artisans of the Wild Dancer and choreographer Blanca Li unveiled Metamorphosis to guests during the banquet. With harmonious movement and bursts of unbridled energy, she transformed the presentation of the glasses into a magical and unforgettable moment. Model Winnie Harlow, meanwhile, helped to spark conversation between the guests thanks to her unique personality. She was joined by contemporary art gallerist Emmanuel Perrotin, who attended among other influential figures from the art community. With reinvented nature at its heart, "A Banquet of Nature by Perrier-Jouet" had a meaningful purpose: create connections between guests and nature, and between individuals. Contact: Maison Perrier-Jouet, Silene Fry, PR & Events Manager, silene.fry@pernod-ricard.com “A Banquet of Nature by Perrier-Jouët” revealed in Miami: for reconnecting with nature and one another.
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North American Contact Center Market to Reach $5.02 Billion by 2023, Driven by High Adoption of Cloud & Hybrid Solutions
Contact center vendors to gain additional revenue opportunities by offering AI-powered solutions, finds Frost & Sullivan SANTA CLARA, California, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The addition of new channels, replacement of aging infrastructure, and integration of new functionality in the cloud with existing premise systems increased the revenues of the cloud contact center market by 12.5% in 2018. Contact center analytics, quality monitoring, and recording were particularly strong growth drivers as companies sought to make the most of their existing investments. The cloud contact center market will reach $5.02 billion by 2023. The higher adoption of hybrid solutions, meanwhile, will help the market maintain growth momentum at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% during the forecast period of 2018-2024. The contact center systems market will also grow 2.9% in the same time period to $1.7 billion. "Contact center vendors need to position themselves to capitalize on greenfield opportunities, while still catering to their large installed bases of premise products," said Nancy Jamison, Principal Analyst, Information & Communication Technologies. "Strong focus areas driving growth include workforce engagement and the infusion of artificial intelligence solutions across the customer contact landscape." Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Growth Opportunities in the North American Contact Center Market, Forecast to 2023, examines the customer experience (CX) trends that will shape, grow, and influence customer contact, customers, and the employee experience (EX). It presents insights for select industries, business models, and technology areas, including inbound contact routing, interactive voice response, outbound dialing, workforce management, call recording, and analytics. For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/3wr. "Pure-play cloud providers continue to expand offerings at a rapid pace, while traditional contact center systems suppliers have been adding cloud offerings," noted Jamison. "Companies are looking to differentiate themselves through artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced self-service applications, workforce engagement management, and enriched analytics offerings." In addition to offering enriched self-service options for customers and contact center employees, vendors will find greater growth opportunities by: Focusing on process transformation and top-down cross-organizational support that drive business benefits. Refining an architecture that fills gaps in omnichannel CX by chaining pods of metadata. Embedding gamification across agent toolsets to provide training and insights into performance. Deploying new agent desktops with intuitive, step-saving interfaces and greater access to information. Incorporating AI in non-customer-facing apps, including workforce management (WFM), routing, and outbound dialing. Designing hosted solutions to provide the same functionality as on-premises applications. Growth Opportunities in the North American Contact Center Market, Forecast to 2023 is part of Frost & Sullivan's global Customer Contact Growth Partnership Service program. About Frost & Sullivan For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Growth Opportunities in the North American Contact Center Market, Forecast to 2023K3D0-76 Contact:Mariana FernandezCorporate CommunicationsP: +1 (210) 348.1012E: Mariana.Fernandez@frost.com http://ww2.frost.com Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1042782/Contact_Center_Market.jpg Related Links :http://www.frost.comhttps://ww2.frost.com/
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Sustainable and Recyclable Flexible Plastics Packaging Solutions Ignite Fresh Growth Opportunities
New plastic technologies and development of alternative bioplastic solutions augment market growth, finds Frost & Sullivan LONDON, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Growth opportunities in the Global Flexible Plastic Packaging Market look promising over the next four years. Shifting consumer preferences and an evolving retail landscape have increased the demand for flexible packaging with features such as improved shelf life, convenience, and ease of use. A growing need for innovative flexible plastic packaging options that meet recyclability, regulatory, and sustainability standards are further factors augmenting lucrative market expansion possibilities. Frost & Sullivan forecasts the global flexible plastics packaging market to generate revenues of $172.29 million from 2018 to 2023 with a steady CAGR of 3.2% during this period. "Due to current regulatory, consumer, and environmental pressures, manufacturers are steering their strategies towards circularity and leveraged new plastic technologies to develop recyclable and sustainable solutions that include specific properties such as oxygen, moisture, light, puncture, and chemical resistance, and easy-tear propagation," said Prateeksha Kaul, Senior Research Analyst, Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition. "Further key focus areas for manufacturers include the development of alternative bioplastics solutions such as Polybutylene succinate and Biopolyproplyene. However, competitive factors like price and the disposal of bioplastics will need to be examined to ensure successful usage." For further information on this analysis, please visit: http://frost.ly/3ws From a regional perspective, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period due to the increasing number of dual-income households. While North America faces challenging competition from emerging markets and is set to experience average growth, European regulations regarding recyclability and sustainability of plastics used in packaging are expected to impact this region. "The persistent growth of the middle-class population in Asia-Pacific is set to be the prime driver for flexible plastic demand owing to the low cost of production," noted Kaul. "Furthermore, an uptick in consumers using eCommerce platforms will drive greater use of flexible plastic packaging associated with shipping products." From a competitor position, the supply base is fragmented with multinational companies playing a dominant role in most regions; the top five participants typically cater to less than 30% of the market. To gain a competitive advantage, Kaul recommends players emulate innovative companies such as Amcor, Berry, Huhtanaki, and Mondi, and introduce product innovation aimed at sustainability, enhanced consumer convenience, and ensuring higher recyclability. Additional growth opportunities participants should aim to secure include: Expanding operations into emerging regions such as Asia-Pacific, where demand for flexible plastic packaging is expected to surge given the growing need for these products across end-applications Introducing products that promote less use of natural resources, produce less waste, improve shelf-life, and are cost-effective Increase production capabilities to cater to the growing demand for packaged foods such as ready-to-eat meals, frozen meals, snack foods, and cake mixes "Despite significant market expansion prospects, durability and the longevity of plastics imply that it takes a lot of effort to degrade, and flexible plastic-like bags, films, and wrappers end up in landfills or oceans," noted Kaul. "Furthermore, plastic litter can also impact human health as it moves up the food chain. This, in turn, has exerted pressure on companies and manufacturers to find viable solutions, either by improving the recycling rate or focusing on producing alternatives to plastics." Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Flexible Plastic Packaging Market, Forecast to 2023, explores the industrial, technology, regulatory, and growth factors and trends that have shaped the global flexible plastic packaging market landscape, the challenges that lie ahead, and the opportunities that can be tapped. The research provides a detailed analysis of the growth opportunities for key players in this space. End industries analysed in this research include food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care & cosmetics, and more. Raw material segmentation includes polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, and others. Analysis of the Global Flexible Plastic Packaging Market, Forecast to 2023 is part of Frost & Sullivan's Chemicals, Materials & Nutrition research and analyses available through the Frost & Sullivan Leadership Council, which helps organisations identify a continuous flow of growth opportunities to succeed in an unpredictable future. About Frost & SullivanFor over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Analysis of the Global Flexible Plastic Packaging Market, Forecast to 2023MED2-39 Contact:Jacqui HolmesE: jacqui.holmes@frost.comhttp://ww2.frost.comRelated Links :http://www.frost.comhttps://ww2.frost.com
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Maoyan: China will Create Valuable Movie Companies Over the Next Decade
BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Maoyan Movies, a subsidiary of Maoyan Entertainment ("Maoyan" or "the Company") (Hong Kong: 1896), believes that consolidation in China's movie industry will create real valuable platform companies over the next five to 10 years. "There are still no real platform movie companies in China, like the 'Big Six' of Hollywood," said Maoyan Entertainment Chief Operating Officer Kang Li during the movie industry "Power Chart 2020" event on Sunday. "With industry consolidation over the next five to 10 years, China will create real valuable movie companies." After years of explosive growth, China's movie industry has entered into a new stage of steady development. "With industry transformation, it is critical for movie companies to improve their capabilities for high-quality content production in a bid to achieve long-term growth," Kang added. "A company should have long-term goals and direction, not simply fast growth." Kang reviewed Maoyan's six-year history. From 2013 to 2016, Maoyan focused on developing its online ticketing business. From 2016 to this year, Maoyan gave priority to movie distribution, promotion and investment. Maoyan has become China's largest online ticketing platform and one of the largest lead distributors for domestic movies. "Our goal is to become one of China's 'Big Six' movie companies by leveraging our resources, capital and experience," said Kang. China's box office reached the RMB60 billion (US$8.57 billion) milestone on December 6, 24 days earlier than last year. Among the top 10 movies so far this year, eight were Chinese films and only two were imported, including "Avengers: Endgame" (No.3, RMB4.24 billion) and "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" (No.10, RMB1.43 billion). "Chinese movies are grabbing a higher percentage of domestic box office revenues, which will create more opportunities for China's movie industry," Kang said. "Meanwhile, successful blockbusters are seizing a much larger share at the box office. This poses higher requirements for content creators to produce more high-quality movies." "No good movies will be buried in the market," Kang added. "They will prove themselves with the box office, or win awards and good word-of-mouth." 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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Far East Holds Insulated Wire Brand Crossover Marketing Campaign
WUXI, China, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- From November 8-11, Far East Creative Pop-up Store, the first conceptual pop-up store in the domestic cable industry, made a stunning appearance in the Central Mall, Nanjing, China. Focusing on "Guard the Light and Warmth", the new proposition of the Far East brand, the product connotation was upgraded to the emotional appeal of "One More Layer of Protection, Accompany You for 70 Years", hitting the pain point of the market directly, building brand trust through inspiring emotional resonance of the audience. During the event, Far East cooperated with Shanghai Laiyifen Co.,Ltd., a well-known domestic snack food company, increasing topicality and attracting more customers' attention through the cross-boundary integration of products and brands in different industries and with different attributes. Meanwhile, the event also interacted with the audience through various methods, including live stream shopping with web celebrities, endorsement for the products from the KOL of Home Deck Industry, and on-site teaching of arts and crafts by an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, which delivered the product information and brand appeal instantly to the target audience and increased popularity. The sales volume of the online store rose by 7% year-on-year, the total amount of communication reached 111 million and the number of fans from the media platforms increased by 44.76%. 5 live streamers and 16 live broadcasts attracted millions of fans to watch. In the context of the national strategy "Made in China 2025", based on development trends, industry actuality and consumption upgrades, this creative brand marketing campaign with the characteristic of the combination of online & offline activities breaks through limitations on traditional modes of marketing, giving Far East, the traditional industrial brand, a new look. Far East Holding Group Founded in 1985, Far East Holding Group Co., Ltd. is a global investment management specialist, and is listed among the "Top 500 Asian Brands", the "Top 500 Chinese Enterprises", and the "Best Employers in China". Far East adheres to the strategy of "Main Business + Investment". Far East Smarter Energy Co., Ltd., a subsidiary corporation owned by Far East Holding Group, specializes in smart energy and smart city technology, product and service; planning and design of smart energy and smart city projects, etc. It is committed to becoming a globally-leading provider of smart energy and smart city system service.
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UNINE from iQIYI Original Variety Show Qing Chun You Ni Invited to the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards
BEIJING, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- on December 4th, the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) was held in Nagoya Dome, Japan. UNINE, the boy band created through Qing Chun You Ni, an original variety show produced by iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, was invited as the guest performer and performed its new song SET IT OFF. Following the performance, discussions around "UNINE" instantly began trending both on Twitter and Weibo, accumulating around 180 million views. UNINE's performance at the event demonstrates the growing influence of Chinese youth culture on both domestic and overseas audiences. UNINE from iQIYI Original Variety Show Qing Chun You Ni Invited to the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards Qing Chun You Ni is an idol-incubation variety show that brings together 100 idol trainees for training sessions that culminate in only nine trainees being selected through viewers' votes to debut as an idol group, UNINE. The show attracted audiences not only from China, but also from over 10 other countries including Korea, Japan, Thailand and the US. As a next-generation boy band originating from an iQIYI-produced variety show, UNINE has benefited from iQIYI's "Apple Orchard" ecosystem, where iQIYI has created boy band variety shows and creative Vlogs for the group. Through connecting UNINE with offline concerts and premium IPs such as 2019 "Summer & Youth" iQIYI Carnival, iQIYI is bridging online entertainment content with offline activities, utilizing all channels to help UNINE quickly gain popularity and commercial values. Thus far, UNINE has successfully held concert tours and has issued two EPs that sold more than 1.8 million copies. The group has become the most iconic new boy band in the Chinese language music industry, setting an example for young idol bands. The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) is a music award event held by Korean entertainment company CJ E&M. Founded in 1999, MAMA has become Korea's most influential music award ceremony and one of the largest music award ceremonies in Asia, receiving widespread attention and holding high expectations from international audiences. 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/unine-from-iqiyi-original-variety-show-qing-chun-you-ni-invited-to-the-2019-mnet-asian-music-awards-300971927.htmlRelated Links :www.iqiyi.com
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KADDRA is democratising mobile commerce and has already signed SMEs on its white label SaaS platform.
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SAIS Limited ("SAIS" or the "Company") (TSXv: SAIS) is pleased to announce that its technology company, KADDRA, has launched Envy's Motors mobile marketplace on both the App Store and Google Play Store and has secured other mobile commerce launches for businesses coming from the fine wines, spirits and high end Jewelry industries. "Our strategy to develop sales in the SME space in Asia and North America is getting strong traction with our pipeline growing on a weekly basis. We are approached by businesses from all kind of industries, art galleries, members clubs, grocery distributors, department stores, fashion, cosmetics and more," said Arnaud Elnecave, COO of KADDRA. Since the start of the commercialisation of KADDRA's white label mobile commerce platform, the Company has been signing SME clients in Asia where mobile App commerce has become the strongest trend for consumers to shop online. "We are all about shifting expectations and we pledge to be efficient, trustworthy and responsive to our customers' every need. Having an App that embodies this and at the same time digitalizes our business is an incredible step for us to take and it was such a smooth process with KADDRA's team. This is really exciting for us and our customers," said Jordan Chua, CEO of Envy Motors. The Company is also deploying its sales strategy in Los Angeles where over 200,000 SMEs are located and mobile commerce has already a strong adhesion with consumers. Statistics show that App commerce is taking over the more traditional space of eCommerce. With their extensive functionalities, native app marketplaces provide a much richer and personalized experience to the users. "I have decided to only use KADDRA platform to manage my entire B2C and part of my B2B sales and marketing. The platform combines everything that I need to ensure high customer satisfaction and de facto increase my sales. I was concerned such move would be very expensive and time consuming but KADDRA made it extremely easy, affordable and fast," said Gregory Jeanlin, founder of TWO (The Wine Odyssey). These new clients coming on board with KADDRA is the start of a strong strategy execution to provide an affordable solution for any type of business to go through their digital transformation and jump straight into mobile commerce. With a standard on boarding time within 5 weeks for a full suite of digital services and a branded native App commerce, KADDRA is democratising mobile App commerce. About SAIS Limited Singapore-based SAIS Limited (TSXv: SAIS) is a global provider of advanced technology solutions, business intelligence and supporting services. We connect businesses with their customers through end-to-end intelligent solutions. A leader in the development of mobile commerce platforms, we are focused to create technology aimed at providing unique digital experiences to foster ground-breaking client-customer relationships. To learn more about our group, visit our website: sais-group.com # # # Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Scientists Rank World's Most Important, Most Threatened Mountain Water Towers
Research provides new insight on mountain glacier–derived water resource systems, impacting up to 1.9 billion people globally WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists from around the world have assessed the planet's 78 mountain glacier–based water systems and, for the first time, ranked them in order of their importance to adjacent lowland communities, and evaluated their vulnerability to future environmental and socioeconomic changes. These systems, known as mountain water towers, store and transport water via glaciers, snow packs, lakes and streams, thereby supplying invaluable water resources to 1.9 billion people globally—roughly a quarter of the world's population. Melting ice from the Khumbu glacier runs down the mountain at Everest Base Camp, Nepal in the Ganges-Bramaputra water tower. The region is expected to see a 1.6 degree C temperature rise by 2050. New research supported by National Geographic and Rolex’s Perpetual Planet partnership highlights the importance and vulnerability of the world’s glacier-based water systems. Learn more at natgeo.com/PerpetualPlanet. Photo Credit: Brittany Mumma, National Geographic. The research, published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature, provides evidence that global water towers are at risk, in many cases critically, due to the threats of climate change, growing populations, mismanagement of water resources, and other geopolitical factors. Further, the authors conclude that it is essential to develop international, mountain-specific conservation and climate change adaptation policies and strategies to safeguard both ecosystems and people downstream. Globally, the most relied-upon mountain system is the Indus water tower in Asia, according to their research. The Indus water tower—made up of vast areas of the Himalayan mountain range and covering portions of Afghanistan, China, India and Pakistan—is also one of the most vulnerable. High-ranking water tower systems on other continents are the southern Andes, the Rocky Mountains and the European Alps. To determine the importance of these 78 water towers, researchers analyzed the various factors that determine how reliant downstream communities are upon the supplies of water from these systems. They also assessed the vulnerability of water resources, as well as the people and ecosystems that depend on them, based on predictions of future climate and socioeconomic changes. Of the 78 global water towers identified, the following are the five most relied-upon systems by continent: Asia: Indus, Tarim, Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Ganges-Brahmaputra Europe: Rhône, Po, Rhine, Black Sea North Coast, Caspian Sea Coast North America: Fraser, Columbia and Northwest United States, Pacific and Arctic Coast, Saskatchewan-Nelson, North America-Colorado South America: South Chile, South Argentina, Negro, La Puna region, North Chile The study, which was authored by 32 scientists from around the world, was led by Prof. Walter Immerzeel and Dr. Arthur Lutz of Utrecht University, longtime researchers of water and climate change in high mountain Asia. "What is unique about our study is that we have assessed the water towers' importance, not only by looking at how much water they store and provide, but also how much mountain water is needed downstream and how vulnerable these systems and communities are to a number of likely changes in the next few decades," said Immerzeel. Lutz added, "By assessing all glacial water towers on Earth, we identified the key basins that should be on top of regional and global political agendas." This research was supported by National Geographic and Rolex as part of their Perpetual Planet partnership, which aims to shine a light on the challenges facing the Earth's critical life-support systems, support science and exploration of these systems, and empower leaders around the world to develop solutions to protect the planet. "Mountains are iconic and sacred places around the world, but the critical role they play in sustaining life on Earth is not well understood," said Jonathan Baillie, executive vice president and chief scientist at the National Geographic Society. "This research will help decision-makers, on global and local levels, prioritize where action should be taken to protect mountain systems, the resources they provide, and the people who depend on them." To learn more, visit natgeo.com/PerpetualPlanet. Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1041075/National_Geographic_Society_Khumbu_Glacier.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1041076/National_Geographic_Society_Rolex_Logo.jpg Related Links :http://www.nationalgeographic.org
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Flowhaven Raises $5.2M Led by Global Founders Capital to Modernize Brand Licensing Relationship Management
HELSINKI, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowhaven, the only brand licensing solution built on the world's #1 CRM platform, Salesforce, today announces the closing of its $5.2 million (€4.75 million) seed round. Global Founders Capital led the investment round with participation from existing investors including Icebreaker.vc and the Finnish government. Left to right: Timo Olkkola, chief commercial officer and co-founder, Flowhaven; Kalle Törmä, chief executive officer and founder, Flowhaven. Global Founders Capital invests in startups that disrupt existing markets or create new ones. Portfolio investments include Facebook, Slack, Trivago, Canva, Eventbrite and more. "Brand licensing is a fast-growing industry with a deep opportunity for technologically-driven advancement. Flowhaven is bringing that from a point of passion, deep industry knowledge, and customer-centricity. We are elated to welcome Flowhaven into the Global Founders Capital family and look forward to partnering on the road ahead to build a category-defining company," says Philippe Klintefelt Collet, partner, Global Founders Capital. Icebreaker.vc is a VC firm with a focus on software-driven companies in the Nordics and Baltics. Icebreaker.vc and Flowhaven have worked together since 2018 with a focus on international growth and sales & marketing acceleration. "Flowhaven is one of the best examples of our investment focus, having deep industry knowledge and a software-driven solution to a growing global problem. We are proud to continue supporting the team with this investment round and welcome new Global Founders Capital on-board. We are very much looking forward to the upcoming acceleration of Flowhaven's international business," says Aleksi Partanen, partner, Icebreaker.vc. The funding will see Flowhaven further its mission to modernize the brand licensing industry by expanding its sales and marketing efforts around the globe, contributing to its product development and key hires. "To achieve long-term success, we wanted to involve brilliant investors who had prior experience helping companies accelerate and sustain growth. We are excited to continue our partnership with Icebreaker.vc and embark on a mutually beneficial journey with Global Founders Capital," says Kalle Torma, chief executive officer and founder, Flowhaven. This round of funding continues an extraordinary year of growth, which saw Flowhaven grow its customer roster, expand in the US and UK, and triple its market share globally. In 2019, the company formed partnerships with global companies including Globosat, Gruner+Jahr, Crunchyroll, and more. Founded in 2016 by Torma, Flowhaven is a state of the art technology platform that helps brand licensing professionals optimize their workflows and increase revenue. Contact: Kalle Tormakalle.torma@flowhaven.com +1 888-720-0935Flowhaven.com Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1041289/Flowhaven_Co_founders.jpg Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1041290/FLOWHAVEN_Logo.jpg Related Links :flowhaven.comhttp://www.flowhaven.com
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Control Risks Releases Top 5 Risks for Business in 2020
In 2020, fractious geopolitics, activism and cyber warfare meet economic anxiety and world leaders who can't see further than the next crisis. Businesses will need courage and self-reliance, says Control Risks. LONDON, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractious geopolitics in a US election year, a rising tide of global activism and a new level of cyber warfare are among the Top 5 risks for business in 2020, published today by Control Risks, the specialist global risk consultancy. Charged with managing this perilous outlook is a crop of political leaders without strategies, who can't see further than the next crisis. Businesses will need every ounce of courage, self-reliance and resilience to cope. The pace of events will be in the hands of twitchy protagonists. Business leaders must find strategies for an intensely tactical world. "Global trends are now more set against the interests of international businesses than they have been for many years," comments Control Risks CEO, Nick Allan. "Populism, activism, protectionism, sanctions and political disruption remain the canvas on to which business tries to build global markets and supply chains. It has not been easy in 2019 and it's going to get harder next year," Allan adds. The global Top 5 Risks for Business in 2020 The Top 5 risks are released as part of Control Risks' annual RiskMap report, a global risk forecast for business leaders and policy makers across the world, published today. Geopolitics and the US campaign trailThe US election campaign will have a palpable impact on geopolitics in 2020. The drama of the campaign trail combined with the disruption of the impeachment process will reverberate through America's global actions. Will stunt diplomacy try to distract from impeachment? Would a deal with China help or hurt President Trump's pitch to post-industrial workers? Will North Korea, Iran, and even Islamic State try to exploit the election cycle? How allies and adversaries hedge against the most ideological election in 40 years will heavily influence the geopolitical risk landscape for business in 2020. The activist society passes judgementAcross the world, social pressures and coordinated activism around issues like environmental protection, political and human rights, inequality and privacy are demanding more and more from business. In the street, in shareholder meetings and in your company, the activist society will bang ever harder on the boardroom table in 2020. For companies, paralysis looms as myriad movements make demands that are increasingly loud and challenging. This uncodified morass of social, moral and political accountability will consume any company caught unawares. Conversely, companies that get this right will be embraced. Being ethical is not enough. Being compliant is not enough. Know what to stay ahead of in 2020. Cyber warfare hits a new levelCyber threats in 2020 will align as never before to provoke a high impact, cyber-enabled assault on critical infrastructure. Western deterrence has failed to stem the tide and hostile actors are using ever harder methods. The US will retaliate in ways that show the world it cares. In theatres of strategic conflict, unpalatable military measures will give way to cyber-attacks. And so will begin a new cycle of escalation: the west's cyber-capable rivals and their proxies will raise their game, with unpredictable consequences. If leading companies are attaining credible cyber resilience, national infrastructures across the globe are not and present the main vulnerability in the international cyber conflict. Economic anxiety meets political fragilityEven the most optimistic forecasts say global economic growth in 2020 will be dismally low or, as our partners at Oxford Economics put it, "grinding". This, before any account of an economic shock that could shake an uneasy global economy. If global GDP takes a turn for the worse, we cannot expect a fragmented world to craft a coordinated policy response. Will countries riven by polarisation rally in the face of economic hardship? And what of economies dependent on resource riches, or those which still haven't fully recovered from 2008? In the event of a downturn – or even in the best of cases – which countries will survive, and which will go to the wall? Take a global tour of economic anxiety and political fragility. Leaders without strategiesAt the helm of some of the world's most important countries is a crop of leaders who can't see further than the next crisis. For them, tactics will trump strategy. 2020 is shaping up to be a year when the brakes on incident escalation are absent. This is a world where resilience at the state level is weak, and long-term solutions take too much time to find. Whether it's a global trade war, a cyber attack or a regional border skirmish, the pace of events is in the hand of twitchy, anxious protagonists. Business will need a strategy for an intensely tactical world. The RiskMap 2020 website will be live from Monday, 9 December 2019. The world map with countries' political and security risk forecasts will be available to download here: www.controlrisks.com/riskmap For broadcast interviews: Control Risks is equipped with an in-house Globelynx studio for live or pre-recorded broadcast interviews. To arrange an interview with one of our London-based experts, please contact communicationsemea@controlrisks.com Note to Editors: About Control Risks Control Risks is a specialist global risk consultancy that helps to create secure, compliant and resilient organisations in an age of ever-changing risk. Working across disciplines, technologies and geographies, everything we do is based on our belief that taking risks is essential to our clients' success. We provide our clients with the insight to focus resources and ensure they are prepared to resolve the issues and crises that occur in any ambitious global organisation. We go beyond problem-solving and provide the insight and intelligence needed to realise opportunities and grow. www.controlrisks.com For further information please contact: Caspar LeightonGlobal Content Director +44 (0)7712 391 228caspar.leighton@controlrisks.com Related Links :www.crg.com
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Inspired by Advanced Technology -- Powered by Haute Parfumerie, F1(R) Launches Their Exciting New Fragrance Brand Using 3D Printed Art
LONDON, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Parfums and F1® have chosen the stunning backdrop of the last race of the decade, the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019, to introduce the new fragrance brand - inspired by the excitement, passion, technology and dynamism of Formula 1® - which will go on sale next year. F1 fragrance collection limited edition luxury art-piece AGILE EMBRACE 3D printed design by Ross Lovegrove This daring project is a fusion of art, technology, design and limitless olfactive creativity. Ellie Norman, Director of Marketing & Communications, Formula 1 said: "We are extremely excited to be working with Designer Parfums to unveil our new fragrance collection. The unique fragrances and bespoke F1 inspired bottles embody the dynamic qualities of the sport, and are planning to launch the full collection early next year." Driven by excellence, exacting precision and advanced technology, legendary to Formula 1®, they have started out on a unique journey to tell the evocative story of Formula 1® through fragrance. "We are leveraging the sport's heritage and principles to build a unique fragrance brand that merges a highly legitimate approach to the perfume world with the core values of Formula 1. Being the first fragrance brand to utilize 3D printing is a huge achievement, and we look forward to pushing this even further in future years when we will offer consumers the ability to create their own customized designs," said Dilesh Mehta, Designer Parfums Chairman & CEO. The advanced engineering of Formula 1®, organic lines and principles of form, provides a richness of references for visionary designer Ross Lovegrove who designed the three 3D printed works of art to mark the launch of the collection. 3D printing was considered to be the obvious and only route to emulate and embody the spirit of F1. Fans should be prepared to expect the unexpected as they get to experience the bespoke fragrances for the first time and witness what's to come from the truly unique collection in 2020. Ross's designs include: AGILE EMBRACE Based upon principles of form created from flow, the lines embrace the inner core that contains the heart of the design. Acting as a sensual protection similar to how the cars structure surrounds and protects the driver with anatomic precision. 3D printed FLUID SYMMETRY Derived from the evolving organic lines of the cars aerodynamic design, this conception is proof that the physics of natural forces in unison with advanced materials can produce a new form of technological bio aesthetic for the 21st Century. 3D Printed Blasted Titanium COMPACT SUSPENSION A space frame as an exoskeleton with layers that suspend the inner flask inside a 3D printed geometry that is strong, and references the engineering of advanced innovative structures. 3D printed Suspended in these first-ever limited edition 3D prints we discover the beating heart of the project – a collection of five exquisite fragrances from the world of Haute Parfumerie. In creating the F1 Haute Perfumery collection, Designer Parfums have worked with the most advanced perfume houses in the world to create an audacious collection of fragrances that are as well-crafted and carefully engineered as an F1 car. Master Perfumers have taken their inspiration from the exciting, energetic and dynamic world of F1 - fusing next generation raw materials with timeless fragrance structures to create a range of scents that are as thrilling as the race itself. I - Bracing bergamot and lemon crystallise with freshness against a verdant back drop of nashi leaves with the silvery, metallic quality of pink pepper and elemi. A breezy wave of mineral ambroxan races through the composition, creating a weightless body emboldened by the innovative, daring character of akigalawood. A modern take on classic woods, given a metallic twist. II - A seamless cohesion of refreshing citrus and the vibrancy of pink pepper represents the symbiotic relationship between the car and the track, racing towards a contradictory salty accord and deep, black patchouli and leather, a novel twist on leather, with inimitable accords of burning rubber and rain on salty asphalt. III - An aerodynamic composition that races with a fiery blend of Madagascan cinnamon and Calabrian bergamot - two intense materials working in tandem to power a warm and energetic contrast of metal pepper and tonka bean. A unique salty accord brings an innovative, dynamic element that makes a classic style entirely new. An elegant modernisation of amber, made intense through spices and dark woods. IV – A cavalier and confident fragrance that boasts a daring cocktail of spice, where the heat of black pepper melds with the coolness of juniper, creating a courageous sense of contrast. In the heart, the intoxicating depth of narcissus is tempered by the soft, mineral quality of orris, seamlessly transitioning to a rich, masculine base featuring a fusion of sleek leather and golden Tonkalactone. An audacious re-interpretation of Fougère. V - A thrilling aromatic built around a champagne accord that represents the prismatic spray of bubbles gleaming from the top spot on the podium. The sparkling, effervescent opening of citrus notes are energised by the electric zing of timut pepper, leading to luminous and fresh geranium, lightened by the elegance of violet leaf and contrasted by the rich, woody facets of sandalwood and ambrocenide. The thrill of celebration captured within a vibrant and energetic aromatic. Priced up to $10,000, the limited edition works of art, with the collection of five interchangeable fragrances have been showcased at the FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2019 from 29th November - 1st December 2019. For further details or to register interest please visit designerparfums.com AND THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING! From April 2020, the fragrances will start reaching retailers globally. This time designer Ross Lovegrove utilises the latest digital light synthesis 3D printing technology, creating an intricate and stunning technopolymeric resin based exoskeleton to house the fragrance bottle. $250 RRP available at select retail. More information designerparfums.com F1 fragrance collection limited edition luxury art-piece COMPACT SUSPENSION 3D printed design by Ross Lovegrove F1 fragrance collection limited edition luxury art-piece FLUID SYMMETRY 3D printed design by Ross Lovegrove F1 fragrance collection limited edition luxury art-pieces 3D printed design by Ross Lovegrove from left to right AGILE EMBRACE, COMPACT SUSPENSION and FLUID SYMMETRY
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Buzzvil Hits 10 million Monthly Active Users
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Buzzvil, a global leading provider of rewarded ads platform and a member company of the Born2Global Centre, today announced that the company hit 10.5 million monthly active users worldwide following its drive to reach more users by introducing unique mobile ad units. Established in 2012, the Softbank-backed company kicked off with BuzzScreen, an SDK flagship product, tailored for businesses, that uses the mobile lockscreen as an effective ad unit. In a bid to reach more users, Buzzvil recently launched BuzzAd which delivers rewarded ads not only on the lockscreens, but also on in-app inventories, Android chat head type ad units and more. These ads surfaces are unique and only available through Buzzvil's SDK integration. According to the company's recent analysis, the return on advertising spend of rewarded ads was 200% higher than that of non-rewarded ads. Also, the purchase over the impression was up to 330% higher. John Lee, CEO of Buzzvil, stated, "Through the smartphone lockscreens, our advertisers were able to reach only 10% of our partner's users. But with our new ad units, advertisers will be able to reach all of the partner's app users." "By introducing more effective ads surfaces, we will help our partners to gain more revenue and advertisers to enjoy a higher performance," he added. Buzzvil has more than 100 global publishing partners, including South Korea's Lotte, CJ One, Japan's East Japan Railway Company, Loyalty Marketing, Inc., the operator of Ponta Point, and Russia's Fly Mobile. Its main advertisers include eBay, Samsung, Adidas, Toyota, Jaguar, and BMW. For more detailed information on Buzzvil, visit https://www.buzzvil.com/. Media Contact Buzzvil: lenny.lee@buzzvil.com Born2Global Centre: jlee@born2global.com
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iQIYI Scream Night 2020 Sparks the Year's Entertainment Highlights
BEIJING, Dec. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, held its annual signature iQIYI Scream Night in Beijing on December 6th. Dr. Gong Yu, Founder and CEO of iQIYI, Wang Xiaohui, Chief Content Officer and President of Professional Content Business Group (PCG) of iQIYI, Wang Xiangjun, Chief Marketing Officer of iQIYI and other executives were joined by well-known celebrities, including the prestigious movie stars Zhang Zhen and Ni Ni, the all-round artist Zhang Yixing, the famous actor Li Xian, the boy idol group UNINE and many others in the event. A total of 37 honors were presented, recognizing the outstanding achievements this year across various categories, from drama and variety shows, to music and film. Dr. Gong Yu, Founder and CEO of iQIYI Dr. Gong unveiled iQIYI's new mission "Make dreams inspired and happiness immersed" at the iQIYI Scream Night 2020. "The mission is our responsibility and duty," said Dr. Gong, "iQIYI hopes to help everyone enrich and realize their dreams and grow together with them. Meanwhile, we hope to bring happiness to our users through technologies such as AI, 5G and VR, in a faster and easier way." iQIYI's New Mission: Make dreams inspired and happiness immersed Since the establishment, iQIYI has built an ecosystem with IP at its core across diversified entertainment services, such as film, drama, variety shows, comics, literature, games and interactive communities. It also deploys innovative technologies to meet users' needs. iQIYI hopes to inspire users to be more willing to pursue a better life and to give users the courage and confidence to pursue and realize their dreams. Meanwhile, thanks to technology-driven innovations, the entertainment industry has reached a new level of growth. iQIYI remains committed to bringing happiness to users in a faster and easier way. Driven by AI-based technologies, the company continues to explore technological innovations, including the application of VR and AR, and to establish a user-oriented entertainment service network. By employing the power of technology on the platform, iQIYI will continue to enrich users' entertainment experience, so more people can enjoy the happiness and joy of an entertainment world. Full release of 37 honors and iQIYI's entertainment content strength Based on a review of the year in entertainment industry, iQIYI unveiled 37 honors for popular and outstanding works in drama, music, variety shows, film and other categories. While recognizing outstanding works in entertainment, the company also set up a tribute section for works and programs related to charity organizations, the police and the fire brigade. The drama series Go Go Squid! was honored Show of the Year jointly by iQIYI and Sina Weibo, while Li Xian and Yang Zi won Scream Prince and Scream Princess respectively. TFBOYS, the renowned youth idol group in China, was honored Scream Group. iQIYI's original drama content was recognized for its excellence. The prestigious movie stars Zhang Zhen and Ni Ni were honored Male and Female Character of the Year in Drama with Love and Destiny. The Thunder, based on the true story of anti-drug police, received VIP's Choice of Drama and Annual Tribute Show to the Police. New actors including Li Yitong, Liu Yuning, Xiao Yan, Fei Qiming, Jiang Peiyao and Hu Yitian won New Drama Actors of the Year for their outstanding performances. The boy idol group UNINE who made their debut on the variety show Qing Chun You Ni was recognized as Most Popular Group of the Year, while The Rap of China 2019 was granted Variety Show of the Year. In the tribute section, iQIYI's "Growth Plan Inspired by Movies" and "The Box of Hope", both of which support poverty-stricken regions and explore the lifestyles and enrich the lives of local children, were honored Social Responsible Project of the Year; the film The Bravest, focusing on fire fighters, received Firefighting Film of the Year. In 2019, iQIYI has continued to make hit content and technological breakthroughs, providing users with a number of high-quality shows across the categories of drama, variety shows and vertical entertainment content. The Thunder, The Golden Eyes, Arsenal Military Academy and other high-quality productions explored diverse themes such as youth, suspense and realism. Variety shows such as Qing Chun You Ni, I'm CZR, The Big Band and The Rap of China 2019 led to a surge in youth-driven inspirational content, exploring youth culture. Relying on the advantages in original content, iQIYI has continued to produce high-quality drama, film and variety shows, while achieving breakthroughs in the creation of vertical content for targeted audiences. Now running for six years, iQIYI Scream Night has become one of the most influential annual entertainment ceremonies, reviewing the highlights of the year, paying tribute to high-quality content and artists, and exploring future trends of the industry. Interactive performances between virtual idols and real artists have been realized through AR, holographic projection and other technologies. The 5G live broadcast and VR panorama live broadcast give users a full immersion experience in Scream Night. Going forward, iQIYI will continue providing quality entertainment experiences for users, further enhancing its reputation as the entertainment kingdom, with a focus on both content and technology. 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. 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