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Blis extends global commercial footprint in Asia and North America
Blis enters Japanese market and strengthens presence in Asia and North America through reseller partnerships LONDON, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its global expansion, Blis, the leading privacy-first location-powered programmatic advertising partner, is building momentum with new reseller partnerships to bolster its presence across Asia and North America. This follows the company's recent announcement of its expansion in MENA. Most notably, Blis has entered the Japanese market for the first time with Innovator Japan, a digital transformation specialist well versed in navigating the local landscape and launching market leading overseas technology companies. Coupled with adding a Hong Kong franchise, covering both Hong Kong and Taiwan, Blis will be boosting its profile considerably across the region. In North America, Blis has signed a new Canadian franchise with a hugely renowned and reputable team of industry veterans. This will be led by Lee Smith and Rob Kuwahara, who have ambitious goals to take Blis to the next level in the Canadian market. In the MENA region, Blis' partner Promofix is already seeing great traction, securing campaigns with some of the world's largest brands including the likes of Microsoft and BMW. Neil Cooke, Global Partnerships Director, Blis said: "It has long been a belief at Blis that the best way to effectively support the world's biggest brands globally is to provide high quality local servicing. "The ability to tap into the expertise of reputed local digital experts and provide clients with the best service locally has enabled Blis to scale fast. We have gone from zero resellers four years ago to 12 resellers, covering over 20 markets in 2021, confirming Blis' position as a leading global player in the location space." Greg Isbister, CEO, Blis added: "Despite the testing global times, it has been fantastic to see a high demand for Blis' products and services around the world. We are incredibly excited to onboard our new partners and to establish and build our presence in Asia, North America and the Middle East." Blis' increased global footprint is in parallel to the initial launch of its new privacy-first suite of products in the UK, US and ANZ markets with ambition to expand globally in the future. This pioneering technology enables the world's largest brands and agencies to target their customers at scale in the post-cookie world and still achieve key outcomes. Audience Explorer is a visual, interactive tool that helps brands discover what makes their customers unique, build richer media plans and deliver better outcomes. Dynamic Audience Targeting allows advertisers to reach personalised audiences at scale, using a variety of rich, anonymised signals, from lifestyle characteristics and affinities through to shopping and spending habits – all without reliance on personal data. About Blis Blis is the leading privacy-first, location-powered programmatic advertising partner. We deliver accurate targeting at scale without reliance on personal data, helping the world's largest brands and media agencies drive key business outcomes through personalised and high-performing digital advertising. Blis uses real-world and online data, as well as behaviour and lifestyle indicators, to profile and understand audiences better than anyone else. Using a huge opted-in global planning and measurement panel and taking an aggregated and anonymous approach to audience targeting, Blis reaches precise audiences at scale without reliance on personal data. Established in the UK in 2004, Blis now operates in more than 40 offices across five continents. Working with the world's largest and most customer-driven companies across all verticals including Unilever, Samsung, McDonald's, HSBC, Mercedes Benz and Peugeot, as well as every major media agency, Blis reaches over a billion mobile devices a year. To learn more, visit blis.com. Related Links :https://blis.com
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Shutterstock Editorial Partners With A+E Networks® for Distribution of The A+E Networks® Footage Archive
In a multi-year agreement, A+E Networks® becomes a key footage collection and production partner available only at Shutterstock Editorial NEW YORK, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and tools for brands, businesses and media companies, together with A+E Networks®, a global multi-platform content company, today announced an exclusive editorial archival footage partnership to represent The A+E Networks® Archive, featuring some of the most popular and culturally-relevant brands in media, including The HISTORY® Channel, A&E®, Lifetime®, and more. The A+E Networks Footage Archive provides unparalleled access to an unrivaled key collection. From stunning nature visuals, to iconic military and war reenactments, as well as new-to-market, pre-cleared assets for commercial projects, this remarkable footage archive will enable storytelling opportunities across multiple verticals for producers, publishers and documentary filmmakers. This exclusive archival footage collection will form part of Shutterstock Editorial Video which launched in October 2020. With access to over 300,000 clips, Editorial Video has best-in-quality video content, featuring premium live and archival clips across News, Entertainment, Fashion and UGC. "Shutterstock is in an exciting period of transformation, as a trusted creative and distribution partner to the world's brands, agencies, production companies and media," said Candice Murray, VP of Editorial at Shutterstock. "The archive of A+E Networks® is an exceptional curation of imagery, footage, b-roll and CGI content, and we are thrilled to showcase this unique collection for visual storytelling that will captivate and resonate with audiences globally." "As one of the most innovative storytelling companies in the world, A+E Networks® engages worldwide audiences across multiple platforms through its portfolio of media brands, including The HISTORY® Channel, A&E® and Lifetime®," said Mark Garner, Executive Vice President of Global Content Sales and Business Development, A+E Networks®. "We are excited to partner with Shutterstock, a powerful creative platform with tremendous global reach. Never before have we provided this level of unparalleled access to our archives, one of the most unique footage libraries in existence." Visit Editorial Video to access The A+E Networks® Archive. ABOUT SHUTTERSTOCK Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), is a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and tools for brands, businesses and media companies. Directly and through its group subsidiaries, Shutterstock's comprehensive collection includes high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, 3D models, videos and music. Working with its growing community of over 1.7 million contributors, Shutterstock adds hundreds of thousands of images each week, and currently has more than 370 million images and more than 21 million video clips available. Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock has offices around the world and customers in more than 150 countries. The Company also owns Bigstock, a value-oriented stock media offering; Shutterstock Studios, an end-to-end custom creative shop; Offset, a high-end image collection; PremiumBeat, a curated royalty-free music library; Shutterstock Editorial, a premier source of editorial images and videos for the world's media; Amper Music, an AI-driven music platform; and TurboSquid, a leading 3D content marketplace. For more information, please visit www.shutterstock.com and follow Shutterstock on Twitter and on Facebook. ABOUT A+E NETWORKS® A+E Networks® is a global content company comprised of some of the most popular and culturally-relevant brands in media including A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY Channel®, LMN®, FYI®, VICE TV® and Blaze®. A+E Networks' portfolio extends across platforms and genres, with a scripted production division, A+E Studios™; unscripted production through Six West Media™; independent film unit A&E IndieFilms®; watch apps, games, FAST channels, AVOD, and SVOD initiatives including Lifetime Movie Club and HISTORY Vault; and podcasts such as History This Week, through A+E Digital®; Experiential/branded live events and Ecommerce through A+E Consumer Enterprises®; and branded channels, content distribution and scripted/unscripted co-productions around the world through A+E International®. A+E Networks' channels and branded programming reach more than 335 million households in over 200 territories in 41 languages. A+E Networks is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/aenetworks and Facebook at facebook.com/AENetworks. Related Links :http://www.shutterstock.com
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Shutterstock Editorial Partners With A+E Networks® for Distribution of The A+E Networks® Footage Archive
In a multi-year agreement, A+E Networks® becomes a key footage collection and production partner available only at Shutterstock EditorialNEW YORK, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and tools for brands, businesses and media companies, together with A+E Networks®, a global multi-platform content company, today announced an exclusive editorial archival footage partnership to represent The A+E Networks® Archive, featuring some of the most popular and culturally-relevant brands in media, including The HISTORY® Channel, A&E®, Lifetime®, and more. The A+E Networks Footage Archive provides unparalleled access to an unrivaled key collection. From stunning nature visuals, to iconic military and war reenactments, as well as new-to-market, pre-cleared assets for commercial projects, this remarkable footage archive will enable storytelling opportunities across multiple verticals for producers, publishers and documentary filmmakers. This exclusive archival footage collection will form part of Shutterstock Editorial Video which launched in October 2020. With access to over 300,000 clips, Editorial Video has best-in-quality video content, featuring premium live and archival clips across News, Entertainment, Fashion and UGC. "Shutterstock is in an exciting period of transformation, as a trusted creative and distribution partner to the world's brands, agencies, production companies and media," said Candice Murray, VP of Editorial at Shutterstock. "The archive of A+E Networks® is an exceptional curation of imagery, footage, b-roll and CGI content, and we are thrilled to showcase this unique collection for visual storytelling that will captivate and resonate with audiences globally." "As one of the most innovative storytelling companies in the world, A+E Networks® engages worldwide audiences across multiple platforms through its portfolio of media brands, including The HISTORY® Channel, A&E® and Lifetime®," said Mark Garner, Executive Vice President of Global Content Sales and Business Development, A+E Networks®. "We are excited to partner with Shutterstock, a powerful creative platform with tremendous global reach. Never before have we provided this level of unparalleled access to our archives, one of the most unique footage libraries in existence." Visit Editorial Video to access The A+E Networks® Archive. ABOUT SHUTTERSTOCK Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), is a leading global creative platform offering full-service solutions, high-quality content, and tools for brands, businesses and media companies. Directly and through its group subsidiaries, Shutterstock's comprehensive collection includes high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, 3D models, videos and music. Working with its growing community of over 1.7 million contributors, Shutterstock adds hundreds of thousands of images each week, and currently has more than 370 million images and more than 21 million video clips available. Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock has offices around the world and customers in more than 150 countries. The Company also owns Bigstock, a value-oriented stock media offering; Shutterstock Studios, an end-to-end custom creative shop; Offset, a high-end image collection; PremiumBeat, a curated royalty-free music library; Shutterstock Editorial, a premier source of editorial images and videos for the world's media; Amper Music, an AI-driven music platform; and TurboSquid, a leading 3D content marketplace. For more information, please visit www.shutterstock.com and follow Shutterstock on Twitter and on Facebook. ABOUT A+E NETWORKS® A+E Networks® is a global content company comprised of some of the most popular and culturally-relevant brands in media including A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY Channel®, LMN®, FYI®, VICE TV® and Blaze®. A+E Networks' portfolio extends across platforms and genres, with a scripted production division, A+E Studios™; unscripted production through Six West Media™; independent film unit A&E IndieFilms®; watch apps, games, FAST channels, AVOD, and SVOD initiatives including Lifetime Movie Club and HISTORY Vault; and podcasts such as History This Week, through A+E Digital®; Experiential/branded live events and Ecommerce through A+E Consumer Enterprises®; and branded channels, content distribution and scripted/unscripted co-productions around the world through A+E International®. A+E Networks' channels and branded programming reach more than 335 million households in over 200 territories in 41 languages. A+E Networks is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/aenetworks and Facebook at facebook.com/AENetworks.Related Links :http://www.shutterstock.com
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Forrester Unveils Forrester Decisions, A New Research Portfolio To Help Firms Achieve Business Outcomes Faster
With 15 new research services, Forrester will help firms sustain and accelerate the pace of business and digital transformation post pandemic SINGAPORE, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced Forrester Decisions, a new customer-obsessed research product portfolio designed for leaders and their teams to shorten the distance between bold vision and superior business impact. To celebrate the milestone, Forrester's CEO and Chairman, George F. Colony is ringing the Nasdaq opening bell virtually and announcing the launch at Forrester's B2B Summit North America, the must-attend event for B2B marketing, sales, and product leaders. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" jwplayer('myplayer1').setup({file: 'https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1501464/FOR4949_SIZZLE_TS_10_MASTER_CC.mp4', image: 'http://www.prnasia.com/video_capture/3362971_AE62971_1.jpg', autostart:'false', aspectratio: '16:9', stretching : 'fill', width: '600', height: '338'}); The pandemic has driven massive changes in consumer behaviours, experiences, work, technology, and business resilience, forcing firms to adapt their business strategies and accelerate the need for customer-obsessed strategies. According to Forrester, organisations that put customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations grow revenue, profits, employee engagement, and retain customers at more than twice the rate of other firms. To successfully navigate these changes, leaders require insights, benchmarks, frameworks, best practices, and guidance steeped in customer obsession and focused on the priorities they are tackling today, such as innovating with technology, designing experiences that drive customer loyalty, and earning brand devotion. "Global business leaders have been relying on Forrester to understand what's next and the impact of changing market dynamics on their business strategy," said Dane Anderson, senior vice president of international products and research at Forrester. "With Forrester Decisions, firms will be able to anticipate those market-changing trends and tackle today's priorities. This new research portfolio is transformational in how we work with and guide our clients to accelerate their growth. It is designed to help clients address their business priorities through a combination of visionary research, strategic models and frameworks, and hands-on guidance for execution." Forrester Decisions will help executives, functional leaders, and their teams -- across technology, marketing, customer experience (CX), sales, and product management -- plan and guide them through their most pressing initiatives for driving growth in a post-pandemic world. Additionally, these new services combine Forrester's proven track record of providing objective, visionary thought leadership with industry-leading frameworks, models, and methodologies gained through the company's acquisition of SiriusDecisions. Every Forrester Decisions service is built to address business priorities specific to a functional discipline, empowering leaders and their teams to move quickly, de-risk decisions, and save time and money through: Bold vision research. Stay ahead of changing customer and market dynamics, plan for the future, and set strategy with research such as customer insights, trends and predictions, forecasts, and technology and service provider landscapes. Curated tools and frameworks. Conquer priorities and deliver on strategies with proven models, toolkits, and plug-and-play templates. Examples include the Forrester B2B Revenue Waterfall, to prioritise buyer engagement and maximise deal conversions; the CX Management Maturity Model, to plot maturity on the journey to CX transformation; and the Future Fit Technology Strategy Model, to build adaptive, creative and resilient enterprises. Hands-on guidance. Accelerate progress and de-risk decisions with a curated and tailored experience that includes dedicated best-practice guidance sessions from Forrester experts. The new portfolio will also offer an enhanced digital platform, with tools for team members to collaborate within their function and across the organization, as well as new data and certification course content. Availability: Forrester Decisions services will be available in August 2021. Resources: Learn about Forrester Decisions. Read Forrester CEO George Colony's blog post on the announcement of Forrester Decisions. About Forrester Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, marketing, customer experience, product and sales functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester's proprietary Research, Consulting, and Events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work -- to navigate change and put their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 675,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective research methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; over 52 million real-time feedback votes; and the shared wisdom of our clients. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.
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Children's sport prevails over corona pandemic: football academies from 211 countries put forward candidates for Football for Friendship eWorld C
MOSCOW, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- May 1st was the registration deadline for candidates wishing to take part in the Football for Friendship eWorld Championship, which is organised under the banner of Gazprom's International Children's Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F). The official start of the online Championship 2021 is 14th May. Children's sport prevails over corona pandemic: football academies from 211 countries put forward candidates for Football for Friendship eWorld Championship Due to the pandemic, the project F4F is being organised this year, as in 2020, in the form of an e-sports event. Boys and girls aged 12 to 14 years from 211 countries will come together in 32 friendship teams to take part in the e-Championship of F4F 2021. The competition will be contested on "F4F World", the football simulator that is available free of charge in 27 languages on MS Windows, Apple MacOS, Android and iOS. The simulator can also be used outside of the actual championship by fans of the online game, all year round, worldwide and free of charge. As Victor Zubkov, chairman of the supervisory board of Gazprom, explains, "In view of Covid-19 and the restrictions associated with it, we decided at fairly short notice in 2020 to switch temporarily to a digital format. In doing so, we wanted to contribute to children being able to remain in contact with each other in a worldwide network under the unifying umbrella of the nine values of F4F." Within just a few weeks, the multiplayer simulator F4F World had been created. It is a gaming platform on which international team matches can be organised in real time. In addition, F4F has initiated a broad discussion about how to adapt children's football to the conditions prevalent in the corona pandemic. The highlights of the 2021 Championship are the official draw of the teams on 14th May, the online International Friendship camp from 15th to 23rd May and the 2021 Football for Friendship eWorld Championship from 27th to 29th May. "I hope very much that the pandemic will soon be just a memory and that action-packed football and other sports events will once again be held out of doors in the fresh air and sunshine. Nevertheless, we are entering a new digital era in which we make active use of hybrid forms of communication," said Frank Ludolph, Head of the UEFA Department for Football Education, at the end of 2020.
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International Jazz Day 2021 Concludes with Spectacular All-Star Global Concert Featuring Performances from Cities Across the Globe
Hosted by Michael Douglas at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Concert Caps Extraordinary 10th Anniversary Celebration Spanning More than 190 Countries WASHINGTON, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 190 countries participating, the International Jazz Day 10th Anniversary celebration concluded with a thrilling All-Star Global Concert reaching millions worldwide. Hosted by Michael Douglas and led by artistic director Herbie Hancock and musical director John Beasley, the concert brought together renowned artists from over 20 countries, and was made possible by Lead Partner Toyota, with United Airlines serving as Airline Partner. "Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and acclaimed vocalist Andra Day perform as part of the International Jazz Day 2021 All-Star Global Concert." (Steve Mundinger for Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz) The 2021 Global Concert featured memorable moments illustrating the unifying power of jazz. From New York, vocalist Veronica Swift and trumpeter Ingrid Jensen opened the program with "Sing," an uplifting tribute to the positive change that music can bring to the world. Other standout performances included pianist and composer Jacob Collier in London, Beninese songstress Angélique Kidjo in Paris, Japanese pianist Junko Onishi in Tokyo, Ivan Lins in Rio De Janeiro and vocalist/trumpeter Mandisi Dyantyis in Cape Town. Capping the remarkable presentation from Los Angeles was a sensational interpretation of "God Bless The Child" by vocalist Andra Day. Anchored by Academy Award winner Michael Douglas from UN Headquarters in New York, the 2021 concert showcased jazz as a truly global art form. As United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres noted, "Ten years ago, we launched the very first International Jazz Day in the United Nations General Assembly Hall at the initiative of UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. With every passing year, this has been a joyous celebration – not only of music, but also of freedom, diversity and human dignity. These are the values the United Nations works to protect and promote around the world." UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz presented free educational and outreach programming throughout the day. In one of the most anticipated events, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock engaged in a moving dialogue on the history and legacy of International Jazz Day. Celebrated with thousands of concerts and jazz-related programming around the globe each year on April 30, International Jazz Day brings together countries and communities on all seven continents to honor the international art form of jazz, highlighting its important role in encouraging dialogue, combating discrimination and promoting human dignity. Photo - https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/1501502/herbie_hancock_and_andra_day.jpg?p=medium600 Related Links :https://hancockinstitute.org/
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Ultrahuman Launches Mac App, Trends on #1 on App Store
You can now follow your favourite workout routine, get to deep work with LoFi music, or do a quick meditation session from the comfort of your Mac BENGALURU, India, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global health and fitness platform Ultrahuman officially launched its Mac app to help users meditate, get to deep work with LoFi music & productivity playlists, & even workout from the comfort of their Mac. With the launch of the beautifully designed Mac app, accessing content from the world's best fitness experts has become even more seamless and simple. "Office workers spend a jaw-dropping 1,700 hours a year in front of a computer - and that's just in the US. With Ultrahuman Mac app launch, our users' favourite work screen is now their favourite workout, mindfulness and sleep destination as well! Within a few days of launch, we were trending on #1 on Mac Store which also shows that people need seamless and quick access to their favourite relaxation, productivity and fitness apps, especially as we embrace the Work From Home culture," said Mohit Kumar, Founder & CEO, Ultrahuman. More about Ultrahuman Ultrahuman is a fitness platform that helps people meditate, workout efficiently, and optimize their sleep with the help of athletes, neuroscientists, artists, and psychologists—all in one place. It was officially launched at the world's largest tech exhibition, CES, in January 2021. The core differentiator of the Ultrahuman app is bringing the best athletes, fitness coaches and psychologists in the world on one platform. Partners include leading athletes and celebrities like Crossfit world champion Kara Saunders, fitness celebrity Amanda Cerny, coach Johannes Bartl, hybrid athlete, and coach Kris Gethin, MindSize CEO Christian Straka, UCLA Mindfulness Director Diana Winston, to name a few. Biofeedback Technology Compared to Calm and Headspace's celebrity content approach—Ultrahuman uses a technology platform-based approach to improve the experience and sustainable long-term results. The Ultrahuman app integrates with the Apple Watch to provide real-time biofeedback to measure and improve the efficacy of meditation and workouts. You can not only see the calories burned and your heart rate but also track your progress day-on-day. Also, for the first time, you can see the impact of your meditation session with a drop in your heart rate as you feel less stressed and more relaxed. Ever-growing fitness content library from top global experts Ultrahuman features an ever-growing library of thousands of hours of content across Body Workouts, Meditation, Bedtime Stories, and Brain Music categories designed by experts to empower users to unleash their personal best in mind and body. ● Workouts: There are body Body Workout programs - including HIIT classes, Yoga, running, and more designed for all fitness levels. What makes each program unique is the combination of mind, body, and recovery that empowers users to maximize results and stay focused on consistent practice. ● Meditation: The life-changing skill of meditation backed by cutting-edge research is the core of the experience. ● Bedtime Stories: Bedtime Stories written by award-winning authors are designed to educate, delight, and relax users into sleep. ● Brain Music: Music from various neuro-musicians, classical music legends, and artists, including Grammy Award winners, is designed to relax, help with focus and productivity, sleep, and more. Assets are available for download here. Press Contact - pr@ultrahuman.com About Ultrahuman: Ultrahuman is a fitness platform that helps people meditate, workout efficiently, and optimize their sleep with the help of athletes, neuroscientists, artists, and psychologists—all in one place. Ultrahuman is available on iOS, Android, Mac, Apple Watch, Wear OS. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Related Files Ultrahuman Mac App Press Release.pdf Related Images ultrahuman.png Ultrahuman Holistic Fitness App
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Voices: High Demand From Asia For Sonic Branding--Asian Countries Reach International Audiences Through Voice
LONDON, ON, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading voice-over provider Voices reports a sharp increase in demand for voice over and sonic branding services coming from Asia. Voices: High Demand From Asia For Sonic Branding Remote audio production and voice recording are key elements for ushering in the digital audio revolution, where voice branding is the main asset to distinguish brands and products. Voices is empowering the creation of digital audio content at scale for global audiences. The marketplace has been making inroads into Asia, responding to a massive demand for voice branded content to distribute products and services globally. Since 2019, the biggest growth in jobs on the platform of Voices came from China with 71% year-over-year growth, and the category with the most growth is voice overs for video games, growing at 63%. The Republic of Korea exceeds the demand in this job category with a 68% growth rate, and an overall rising activity of 62%. Singapore is the second most active Asian country in sonic branding, with a 68% growth in voice-over activities, mostly used for educational content and educational technology (79% growth) and the creation of internet videos (69% growth). In the category of internet videos, Japan increased its activities in voice-over production by 90%. High demand is also coming from the markets of Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia, with Malaysia's highest demand for voice-over services occurring in the business category, which includes voice technology solutions, with 67% growth. The branded, spoken word will be an incredible tool to differentiate brands in a remote, technology-driven world that is filled with touchless customer journeys in 2021, Voices' market researchers predict. "Asian companies looking to expand globally are leveraging voice, and specifically sonic branding, in their go-to-market plans. Translating a promotional video from Japanese or Mandarin is a proven way to increase awareness of a new product or service offering in countries around the world," says David Ciccarelli, founder and Chief Executive Officer at Voices. "We expect a rapid growth in voice demand for consumer electronics, automotive, and healthcare, with an influx of voice-augmented technologies from Asia throughout 2021." About Voices Voices is the largest marketplace for audio and voice over products and services in the world, with over one million members. Since 2005, the biggest and most beloved brands have entrusted Voices to help them find their voice. Headquartered in London, Canada, Voices helps service clients and voice talent in over 160 countries. More at voices.com. Press Contacts: Michelle MelskiVoices Communications Manager michelle.melski@voices.com 1-888-359-3472 ext. 536 Melanie MartenThe Coup melanie@thecoup.de +49 1707308126 Related Links :https://www.voices.com
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SK-II STUDIO Returns with 'VS' - an Animated Anthology Series with a Big Purpose; Teams up with Olympic Athletes to Defeat "Kaijus" in Socie
SINGAPORE, May 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Merging animation, live action and storytelling with a big purpose, global prestige skincare brand SK-II returns with its next SK-II STUDIO installment - 'VS', a groundbreaking animated anthology series to inspire every woman that they have the power to #CHANGEDESTINY. 'VS' - a #CHANGEDESTINY animated series by SK-II STUDIO   'VS' Series by SK-II STUDIO is a collection of six animated films based on the life experiences of six Olympic athletes—Simone Biles, the world's most decorated gymnast, LiuXiang, world-record swimmer, Ishikawa Kasumi, table tennis player and two-time Olympic medalist, Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsutomo, badminton duo and Olympic gold medalists, Mahina Maeda, surfer and Hinotori Nippon[1], the Japan Volleyball team. They each explore what it means to take destiny in their own hands, overcoming societal pressures that often dictates how one should look, act and feel to be perfect. Each film within the 'VS' Series by SK-II STUDIO explores different aspects of societal pressures that women experience: Trolls. Pressure. Image Obsession. Rules. Limitations. Machine-Like Mindsets. Brought to life in the form of a "strange beast" or "kaiju" in Japanese, each "kaiju" sheds light on the inner demon each athlete must defeat to pursue their destiny. A mix of animation and live action, the 'VS' series spans across a broad range of genres including sci-fi, fantasy, action and sports. Each episode is independent, with its own universe and style, featuring the work from award winning animation studios—Imaginary Forces, Passion Pictures, Platige Image and C3 and original music from singer-songwriters like John Legend and Lexie Liu. The 'VS' series released worldwide on 1 May 2021 with a global premiere in Hainan, China together with the debut of an immersive social retail pop-up store in Sanya's Haitang Bay Duty Free Shopping Centre in partnership with China Duty Free Group. This is not the first time SK-II is entering untapped territory. Following its debut brand docu-drama "The Center Lane" by award-winning director Hirokazu Koreeda featuring the inspiring story of swimmer Ikee Rikako's return to competitive swimming, the global skincare brand once again transforms itself into a film production studio, merging entertainment with purpose in the #CHANGEDESTINY universe. Showcasing, once again, that purpose-led storytelling can be done in a totally unexpected way. SK-II will also be additionally setting up a #CHANGEDESTINY fund, contributing $1 for every view garnered on each SK-II STUDIO film in support of women in pursuing their destiny to create positive change as part of its brand purpose this year. Total contribution to the #CHANGEDESTINY fund will be capped at $500,000 USD. Participating organizations will be announced at a later date. "#CHANGEDESTINY is at the heart of our brand purpose at SK-II. For years, we have celebrated how destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice through the stories of courageous women around the world. This year, we want to further and strengthen our commitment towards our brand purpose." shared Sandeep Seth, Chief Executive Officer, Global SK-II. "We know from our conversations with our consumers that there are much bigger issues than skin and beauty that they are concerned about. We also know that from the pandemic and coming out of it, consumers have a higher expectation towards brands and businesses. With the release of the SK-II Studio films, we a celebrating a moment in SK-II's #CHANGEDESTINY history. We hope these films can give women worldwide the courage to take destiny in their own hands and be a starting point for us—brands and businesses—to come together and act as a force for good and growth to create positive and meaningful change." To find out more about the 'VS' Series and learn about SK-II STUDIO and #ChangeDestiny, please visit the virtual SK-II CITY at https://city.sk-ii.com/. About SK-II For nearly 40 years, SK-II has touched the lives of millions of women around the world through skin and life transformation. The fascinating story behind SK-II began with a quest to understand why elderly sake brewers had wrinkled faces, but extraordinarily soft and youthful-looking hands. These hands were in constant contact with the sake fermentation process. It took years of research for scientists to isolate the miracle ingredient PITERA™, SK-II's exclusive and naturally derived ingredient crafted from a proprietary fermentation process of a unique yeast strain. Since then, SK-II with PITERA™ has become a special secret shared by celebrities all over the world such as Tangwei, Ni Ni, Chun Xia, Haruka Ayase, Kasumi Arimura, Naomi Watanabe, Chloe Grace Moretz. For the latest news and in-depth information, please visit http://www.sk-ii.com. About #CHANGEDESTINY #CHANGEDESTINY is at the heart of the SK-II brand philosophy that celebrates how destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice. Inspired by the stories of women from around the world, #CHANGEDESTINY sheds light on the pressures they face and the universal 'box' they are put in to be perfect in society's eyes. Award-winning #CHANGEDESTINY campaigns include 2016's "Marriage Market Takeover" that put a spotlight on the labels of "Sheng Nu" or "Leftover Women" in China, 2017's "The Expiry Date", 2018's "Meet Me Halfway" and 2019's "Timelines" a docu-series in partnership with Katie Couric about the evolving and controversial topic of marriage pressure and societal expectations women face globally. [1] The "VS Limitations" by SK-II Studio was filmed in 2019 with the Japan National team Hinotori Nippon of 2019. The athletes appearing in the films share SK-II's brand purpose of #CHANGEDESTINY and have real-life destiny-changing experiences, often while under intense scrutiny, pressure and judgement. Their selection is completely independent from Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Related Links :http://www.sk-ii.com
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AAC's WLG Hybrid Camera Lens Global debut marks a new dawn in Mobile Photography
SHENZHEN, China, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiaomi's Redmi K40 Gaming Edition is the first mobile phone in the world to incorporate a Wafer Level Glass (WLG) hybrid camera lens. The K40 Gaming Edition was officially launched on April 27th, 2021. The hybrid camera lens solution includes 1 glass + 5 plastic lens elements provided by AAC Optics, a subsidiary of AAC Technologies. AAC Optics made their initial investment into WLG 10 years ago and has subsequently developed patented expertise to enable high volume production of Wafer Level Glass (WLG) technology into the Smartphone, Automotive, and IOT (Internet of Things) markets. The launch represents a milestone in mobile photography. The camera touts a larger aperture and a 15% increase in light reaching the sensor, enabling lower noise and more detail for low light and night photography. The unique lens coating and anti-reflective technologies reduce ghosting and flare in complex light environments. With increased aperture, optical designers have greater design freedom for improved performance and smaller dimensions, making phones lighter and thinner. Due to the extremely challenging manufacturing process of glass material, all mobile phones currently use plastic lenses. Leveraging semiconductor wafer manufacturing techniques, AAC Optics has demonstrated that glasses lenses can be mass produced for global smartphone supply chains. Due to the highly transferable technology, WLG is suitable for making a variety of high-precision aspheric glass lenses. This will open limitless opportunities for glass lenses to improve the end user experience in applications beyond smartphones, including automotive, AR/VR, drones, smart home devices and wearables. For the press kit, click here: About AAC Technologies:AAC Technologies Holdings Inc. is a leading solutions provider for smart devices. Our cutting-edge technologies in materials research, simulation, algorithms, design, automation and process development in Acoustics, Optics, Electromagnetic Drives and Precision Mechanics, MEMS, Radio Frequency and Antenna, enable us to develop advanced miniaturized proprietary technology solutions. Our goal is to "Lead Innovation & Enhance User Experience". In delivering high-performance and superior quality products, the Group will continue to create value for customers with innovative user experience. https://www.aactechnologies.com/ AAC Technologies is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index, Hang Seng China (Hong Kong Listed) 100 Index and MSCI China Index with HK stock code 2018. Contact: David Plekenpol, DavidPlekenpol@aactechnologies.com
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Zhihu Inc. to Report First Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results on May 17, 2021
BEIJING, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhihu Inc. ("Zhihu" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZH), a leading operator of an iconic online content community, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 before the open of U.S. market on May 17, 2021. The Company's management will host a conference call on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time (8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the quaterly results. Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows: United States (toll free): +1-888-317-6003 International: +1-412-317-6061 Hong Kong, China (toll free): 800-963-976 Mainland China (toll free): 400-120-6115 Participant code: 7287305 Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.zhihu.com. A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call until May 24 2021, by dialing the following telephone numbers: United States (toll free): +1-877-344-7529 International: +1-412-317-0088 Replay Access Code: 10155887 About Zhihu Inc. Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) is a leading operator of an iconic online content community dedicated to empowering people to share knowledge, experience, and insights, and to find their own answers. Zhihu fosters a vibrant online community where users contribute and engage while respecting diversity and valuing constructiveness by promoting a culture of sincerity, expertise, and respect developed through years of cultivation. Zhihu is China's largest Q&A-inspired online community and one of the top five Chinese comprehensive online content communities, both in terms of average mobile monthly average users and revenue in 2020. Zhihu is also recognized as the most trustworthy online content community and widely regarded as offering the highest quality content in China, according to a survey conducted by CIC. For more information, please visit https://ir.zhihu.com. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In China: Zhihu Inc.Email: ir@zhihu.com The Piacente Group, Inc.Helen WuTel: +86-10-6508-0677Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com In the United States: The Piacente Group, Inc.Brandi PiacentePhone: +1-212-481-2050Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com Related Links :https://ir.zhihu.com/
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DiningCity announces artful dining campaign Art of Flavours with 200+ participating restaurants in five distinct experiences
HONG KONG, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online booking platform DiningCity is pleased to unveil its newest programme Art of Flavours in unison with "Arts in Hong Kong" campaign by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). Launching on May 1 and running till May 31, the innovative programme will bring state-of-the-art dining experiences across 200+ participating restaurants to Hong Kong diners. Art of Flavours will present a variety of captivating offers under five pillars: Menu of Art, Artistic Ambience, Hall of Craftsmanship, Coffee Manifesto and Drinks Montage. The parallels between art and dining are reflected in many ways. From specially crafted menus, food or drink items with stunning presentation and exceptional culinary finesse, to interiors adorned with works of art enhancing a guest's total experience, and the pure craftsmanship of the kitchen, dining is an art. With this core belief, Art of Flavours is meticulously designed to showcase dining for the artful experience that it is. Offers from 200+ restaurants at up to 50% off Appealing to lovers of art and gastronomy, the five pillars of the programme offer consumers something different on DiningCity's convenient online platform. Under the core theme of arts, consumers will be able to indulge in special menus, experience exceptional dining in an art-bedecked spaces with special offers up to 50% off. Amongst the 200+ participating restaurants, consumers can also enjoy the artful side of the city's hottest coffeehouses and lounges with specially priced coupons for maximum flexibility and ease. Menu of Art For diners looking for a quality culinary experience primed for their social media feeds, participating restaurants in Menu of Art, including arbor, Amelia Hong Kong and Dragon Seal Restaurant & Bar, have crafted a selection of special menus inspired by the world of art, comprising of dishes with striking visual presentation that equally delight the palate and the eyes. Guests will enjoy up to 20% off the menu price – with dinner ranging from HK$600-$2,000, and lunch from HK$300-$1,000. Artistic Ambience Dining out is about much more than only food and drinks – a truly exceptional experience integrates food, hospitality and atmosphere. At venues such as aqua luna, Foxglove and Madame Fù Grand Café Chinois, Artistic Ambience highlights Hong Kong's most remarkable restaurants for stunning design, art-soaked interiors, cultural locations and those boasting the city's iconic Victoria Harbour view. Diners seeking top-flight atmosphere can take advantage of complimentary items valued at up to 20% of required spending to enjoy the ambience. Hall of Craftsmanship A celebration of the skill and craftsmanship in Hong Kong's kitchens, this category allows guests to indulge in the best of the city's culinary arts. Experience crafted dishes with expert technique and artisanal ingredients, with a peek into the artist's studio through open or semi-open kitchens for a theatrical edge to the meal. Diners will enjoy 30% off selected signature dishes, and 50% off one select item at restaurants including Sun Tung Lok Chinese Cuisine, Ah Yat Harbour View Restaurant and Wooloomooloo® Prime. Coffee Manifesto From pour-overs to Aeropress, making a cup of coffee is an art in itself. Boasting scenic views and great design, the cafes dotting the streets of Sham Shui Po and Central & Sheung Wan are the perfect places to sit back, relax and enjoy a bite alongside a speciality roast by the city's talented baristas. Special priced "coffee + food" pairing will be available through easy-to-redeem coupons for spots like Slash, Colour Brown Coffee and SUIT Coffee, so guests can soak up the invigorating contrast of heritage architecture, cultural institutions and whimsical souvenirs stores of the two areas at their own pace. Drinks Montage Inventive drinks and artistic surroundings are front and centre in the Hong Kong cocktail lounge scene. Offering a space to unwind in the company of fellow aficionados, Drinks Montage curates the best of these establishments – such as MO Bar, The Poet and Bar De Luxe – and features special priced cocktails and "drink + food" sets with coupons. One of the world's premier destinations for art, culture and gastronomy, Hong Kong offers unparalleled dining experiences with its eclectic culinary scene. Art of Flavours celebrates dining as art across the city's landscape of extraordinary restaurants, coffeehouses and lounges in a host of ways for everyone to enjoy. About DiningCity DiningCity is an online bilingual guide and instant reservation service for premium restaurants. It launched its first Asian edition in Singapore as early as 2007 and initiated official websites for Hong Kong and Mainland China in 2008 and 2009 respectively. Its platform offers restaurant listings, introductions, reviews, pictures and the ability to make instant reservations for its users. DiningCity is also the organizer of "Restaurant Week", "Brunch Weekend" and other famous dining events in Hong Kong. http://www.diningcity.hk/
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Multimedia News Release: Shenyang City Promotion Song Launches
SHENYANG, China, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 27, the premiere ceremony of the Shenyang city promotion song "Shenyang, Brilliant City on the Hunhe River" was held in the studio of Shenyang Radio and Television Station, according to the Information Office of Shenyang People's Government. Shenyang city promotion song The premiere ceremony of Shenyang city promotion song For broadcast quality video and high-res images, please visit the Multimedia News Release: http://news.medianet.com.au/xinhua-news-agency/shenyang-city-promotion-song-launches The song is performed by Shenyang City Ambassador Lang Lang, Shenyang young singer Huo Zun, and Shenyang young actor Zhao Jinmai. The song "Shenyang, Brilliant City on the Hunhe River" is rich in local characteristics. It takes Shenyang's mother river - Hunhe River - as the starting point to write a poem about a city. It shows Shenyang's glorious mark from history to the future with the style of affectionate and melodious and the lyrics of a deep meaning, and with the beauty and rhyme of Shenyang. The MV panoramically displays the city features, landmarks and customs of Shenyang, allowing more people to understand and fall in love with Shenyang through the song. Image Attachments Links: Link: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=390395Caption: Shenyang city promotion song Link: http://asianetnews.net/view-attachment?attach-id=390396Caption: The premiere ceremony of Shenyang city promotion song
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"Bleach: Brave Souls" Reaches Over 60 Million Downloads Worldwide!
TOKYO, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KLab Inc., a leader in online mobile games, announced that its hit 3D action game Bleach: Brave Souls, currently available on smartphones and PC, has reached a total of 60 million downloads worldwide. Starting on Friday, April 30, the 60 Million Downloads Celebration will kick off in-game in commemoration of this milestone. As huge thank you to the community for supporting the game, the celebration will also include a login bonus, special orders, packs, and more to enjoy. The limited Event: Movie Pieces D/F/H will also begin and players will have the chance to get new characters in the Movie Summons: Jet Black! "Bleach: Brave Souls" Reaches Over 60 Million Downloads Worldwide! Starting on Friday, April 30, the 60 Million Downloads Celebration will kick off in-game in commemoration of this milestone. Also, from Saturday, May 1 there will be a social media campaign where fans will have a chance to win original Brave Souls swag! Furthermore, from Friday, April 30 the limited Event: Movie Pieces D/F/H will begin and players will have the chance to get new characters in the Movie Summons: Jet Black! Bleach: Brave Souls is an exciting 3D action game based on the world of the mega-hit anime, manga, and novel series Bleach. Build a team using your favorite characters from the Bleach universe and join the fray! Furthermore, May 1 there will be a social media campaign where fans will have a chance to win original Brave Souls swag! We are looking for play guide videos to celebrate over 60 million downloads of Brave Souls! This month Nnoitora is joining Epic Raids and we want to see how you beat him! Just post your video of how you beat him and post it in the specified place with the hashtag #EpicRaidNnoitora. 15 people who post a video on the official Discord, Facebook, or post with the hashtag and mention us on Twitter (@bleachbrs_en) or Instagram (@bleachbravesouls_official) will be selected! Check out the official Brave Souls social media pages for more information. Campaign PeriodSaturday, May 1 to Friday, May 14 at 3:59 pm JST (UTC+9) PrizesPrize A (5 people) Brave Souls Original Folding Fan Mobile Battery (4th Anniversary Ichigo ver.) Smartphone Stand 2 varieties Prize B (5 people) Brave Souls Original Folding Fan Mobile Battery (Ulquiorra ver.) Prize C (5 people) Brave Souls Original Folding Fan Mobile Battery (Ichigo ver.) Overview of Bleach: Brave Souls Smartphone Support: Android™ 4.1+, iOS 10.0+* Not available on some devices.PC (Steam) Support: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit OS Required)Genre: 3D ActionPrice: Free-to-play (In-game purchases available)Supported Regions: GlobalOfficial Website: https://www.bleach-bravesouls.com/en/ Official Twitter Account: @bleachbrs_en Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BleachBS.en Official Instagram: @bleachbravesouls_official Official Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Bleachbravesouls Copyright: © Tite Kubo/Shueisha, TV TOKYO, dentsu, Pierrot© KLabGames Download here! App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1003168863 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klab.bleach Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1201240/BLEACH_Brave_Souls Related Links :https://www.klab.com
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Kuke Filed 2020 Annual Report on Form 20-F
BEIJING, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuke Music Holding Limited (NYSE: KUKE) ("Kuke" or the "Company"), a leading provider of classical music licensing, subscription, and education services in China, today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2021 Eastern Time. The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.kuke.com/. About Kuke Music Holding Limited Kuke Music Holding Limited ("Kuke") is the leading provider of classical music licensing, subscription, and education services in China. As of December 31, 2019, Kuke had the largest library of classical music content in China and, in 2019, Kuke was the largest classical music licensing service provider and the second largest online classical music subscription service provider in China, according to Frost & Sullivan. Kuke leverages its rich and diverse content offerings and deep expertise in music education to offer innovative and efficient smart music education solutions, which primarily consist of its proprietary Kuke smart pianos, Kuke smart teaching systems and Kukey courses. Kuke is also the organizer of several live classical musical events in China, including the Beijing Music Festival, which is one of the most renowned musical events in the world. Through these three highly synergistic business lines, Kuke has formed a thriving content-centric ecosystem, positioning it well to continuously provide its customers with differentiated value propositions. Investor Relations Contact Kuke Music Holding Limited Email: kuke@icrinc.com Phone: +1 (212) 321-0602 Related Links :https://ir.kuke.com/
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New Natural Wellness Podcast Rounds Up All Blacks Manager and Other Experts to Share Tips for Optimal Health
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new podcast has launched to get to the heart of questions, issues and information around every aspect of natural health and wellbeing. At Source will be available on podbean and soon to follow, on all major podcast platforms from 30 April 2021, with the first season of six expert interviews in five episodes dropping weekly for listeners to dive into. Link to listen to At Source podcast: https://atsource.podbean.com/ The host of At Source, consumer health advocate Keren Cook, draws out the in-depth, real-life experiences of her guests, who all have a particular, informed insight on health and wellbeing. She connects with industry professionals to provide rich perspectives with a focus on global best practice and constant upskilling and data gathering. The At Source guest line-up is: Gilbert Enoka, formerly a mental skills coach with New Zealand's corporate and sporting elite, and internationally renowned for his 21-year history with the All Blacks, where he now serves as manager. He is an expert in the psychology behind success in world-level sport and how it can be applied to any walk of life, and talks with Keren about how people can develop the tools to perform at their best under pressure. Sergey Brazhnikov, personal training manager at Les Mills New Zealand and an award-winning fitness and wellness educator and nutrition expert who takes a holistic approach. He has a strong passion for providing others with a platform beyond fitness to create a successful life, and chats with Keren about cultural differences in the understanding of wellness – he is originally from Russia – and what underlies his approach to all-round wellbeing. Phil Lester, a Professor in Ecology and Entomology at Victoria University of Wellington and the author of The Vulgar Wasp (VUP, 2018) along with more than 140 articles on invasive ants, bees and wasps. Phil's research focus is on the population and community ecology of social insect species. He examines the population dynamics of ants, bees and wasps, how species co-exist and co-occur, and the influence of invasive species. A key area of his interest is in the role of pathogens in social insect populations. How do pathogens influence population dynamics of social insects? Phil and Keren discuss the extraordinary power of nature's most powerful insect and a vital member of our eco-system, the honeybee. Rob Haines, co-founder (with wife Lynda Haines) of the New Zealand Health Food Company, which has brought together four generations of the family working in the company for over 30 years to share good health and vitality with people around the world by supplying local hand-picked health products. More recently, son Sam Haines developed Manuka South, a premium brand with a focus on high-end luxury products. Rob talks with Keren about the New Zealand natural food DNA, the impact of technology on his industry, the indigenous natural products his company has taken to the world, and the shift in trends and consumer demands around health food and ethically and environmental sourced products. A panel discuss with medical microbiology scientist Ben Harris and immunologist Dr Gill Webster. Dr Webster has more than 28 years of experience in the biotechnology sector, emphasising early drug development to treat human disorders by developing strategies to harness the immune system. She is the founder of Immunostrategy Ltd and Chief Scientist at NatureBee. Ben Harris is a medical microbiology scientist with 40 years of experience and a particular focus on infection prevention and control, epidemiology, emerging antibiotic resistance and its relationship to our microbiome and adverse health outcomes. He leads the NZ Infection Prevention & Control Consultancy and is the co-founder of Sanipure. Keren speaks to them both about their science journeys; infection prevention and control; antibiotics; why immunity and microbiology are so important in the COVID world; where New Zealand is on the path to herd immunity; their favourite superfoods; and what listeners can do to support their natural health and wellbeing. The series is designed to provide useful insights for listeners of all ages and life stages – from Sergey Brazhnikov's thoughts on the rise of social media and how it can encourage people to compare themselves and form a negative body image or extreme fitness goals, to how to practice mindfulness and make conscious, healthy choices in everyday life. Professor Lester gives advice to students who are considering their subjects and careers of choice, while Rob Haines gets specific about how the skill sets of every family member has helped grow the business – including those of his grandchildren. Keren Cook says, "It was a privilege to speak with our guests and put natural health and wellbeing at the forefront of the conversation, with expertise direct from the source. At Source is for anyone who is interested in natural health and wellbeing – those looking to feel good while on the go and/or seeking work-life balance and a sense of equilibrium. Health and wellbeing are often personal and subjective to perception. While one person might put mental health at the top of their list, another might say that clean eating and nutrients is what they focus on to improve everything else. This podcast series talks to and learns from inspiring leaders from all walks of life to cover all these bases. "The idea is to answer some of the key questions about natural health, wellbeing and fitness by talking to experts who work every day at the coal face in their field, challenging the limits of human endeavour and enterprise and helping us learn about ourselves, our environment, and what we need to thrive."
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CGTN：Tianhe lifts off China's space station ambition
BEIJING, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The construction of China's own space station is underway, with the core module Tianhe, which means "heavenly harmony," sent into space Thursday, kicking off a series of key launch missions that aim to complete the construction of the station by the end of 2022.   Tianhe was carried into space by a Long March-5B Y2 carrier rocket from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on the coast of south China's Hainan Province. It is the first of 11 missions to build and supply the space station. Tianhe will act as the foundational module for China's first space station in low-Earth orbit named Tiangong, which means "heavenly palace" in Chinese. Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a congratulatory message Thursday that the successful launch of the core module Tianhe means that China's space station construction has entered the full implementation stage, which lays a solid foundation for follow-up tasks. Building a space station and national space laboratory is an important goal of the three-step strategy of China's manned space program, and an important leading project to boost the country's strength in science and technology, as well as in space, Xi said in the message. He called on all members who participated in the mission to be self-reliant and innovative, to win the overall victory of the space station construction mission, and to make new and greater contributions to the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country. An open platform China's new space station will not just be for Chinese scientists. Foreign astronauts and global cooperation on scientific experiments are most welcome in China's space station, Hao Chun, the director of China Manned Space Engineering Office, said in an exclusive interview with CGTN. "China and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs carried out cooperation on applications concerning the use of China's space station. We signed an agreement," said Hao. So far, a total of nine projects proposed by 17 countries including France, Germany and Italy have been selected for the first round of experiments to be conducted in the new space lab. "In the future, there will surely be foreign astronauts participating in China's space flight, working and living on our space station. In addition, some foreign astronauts are already participating in Chinese flights and are already learning Chinese," said the director. Build an aerospace power Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, has personally directed the implementation of major aerospace projects, and promoted China's steady progress to become an aerospace power. "Exploring the vast universe, developing space programs and becoming an aerospace power have always been the dream we've been striving for," Xi said in an instruction on China's first Space Day on April 24, 2016. In 2020, China's space industry has produced remarkable achievements: China successfully put into orbit its final Beidou satellite on June 23; an unmanned probe to Mars was sent into space on July 23; an uncrewed mission called Chang'e-5 with the aim of collecting lunar material was launched on November 24 and China successfully landed the Chang'e-5 probe on the moon's surface on December 1. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-29/Tianhe-lifts-off-China-s-space-station-ambition--ZR9lfbX2iA/index.html Related Links :http://www.cgtn.com
