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Gabelli Funds Names Scott Donnelly, Robert Kotick, Greg Maffei and Tony Najjar to Management Hall of Fame

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tisdag, maj 14, 2024

Gabelli Funds introduced the 2024 inductees to the GAMCO Management Hall of Fame at its thirty-ninth annual client conference which was held on Friday, May 10 at the Pierre Hotel in New York.

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  • Gabelli Funds introduced the 2024 inductees to the GAMCO Management Hall of Fame at its thirty-ninth annual client conference which was held on Friday, May 10 at the Pierre Hotel in New York.
  • The inductees to the Hall of Fame are Scott C. Donnelly of Textron Inc., Robert A. Kotick of Activision Blizzard, Gregory V. Maffei of Liberty Media Corporation and Tony Najjar of CIRCOR International.
  • In 1990, Gabelli Funds established the GAMCO Management Hall of Fame to honor corporate executives for their outstanding contributions in enhancing shareholder value.
  • With this year’s inductees, there are 126 inductees in our management hall of fame.

Global Mobile Gaming Market Insights & Forecast 2024-2028, with Key Player Profiles for Nintendo, NetEase, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Zynga and GungHo Online - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024

The "Global Mobile Gaming Market (By Operating System, Device & Region): Insights & Forecast (2024-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Mobile Gaming Market (By Operating System, Device & Region): Insights & Forecast (2024-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global mobile gaming market is expected to record a value of US$182.07 billion in 2028, rising at a CAGR of 9.62%, for the time period of 2024-2028.
  • However, the market growth would be challenged by major issues in the development of mobile games and identifying the optimal monetization policy for mobile games.
  • The company profiles of leading players (Nintendo, NetEase, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Zynga, GungHo Online) are also presented in detail.

AMA New York Announces Inductees to 2024 Marketing Hall of Fame

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tisdag, april 23, 2024

NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Marketing Association New York today announced the names of the extraordinary business and marketing leaders who will be inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame® in 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Marketing Association New York today announced the names of the extraordinary business and marketing leaders who will be inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame® in 2024.
  • “Marketing Hall of Fame has celebrated innovation and impact in marketing for 11 years,” commented AMA New York President Lori Johnson.
  • Established by the AMA New York, the Marketing Hall of Fame is the only distinction that rewards excellence in marketing across all sectors.
  • The 2024 Marketing Hall of Fame inductees personify the talent and drive behind great marketing, and their creative brilliance continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences.

Ex-Activision Blizzard Consumer Products President Steve Young Joins Web3 Game Company Param Labs

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onsdag, april 17, 2024

Blockchain game and technology development studio Param Labs has appointed Steve Young, the former President of Consumer Products at Activision Blizzard, to the board after its recent success with $4 million in revenue over the past eleven months.

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  • Blockchain game and technology development studio Param Labs has appointed Steve Young, the former President of Consumer Products at Activision Blizzard, to the board after its recent success with $4 million in revenue over the past eleven months.
  • Unilever grew to become one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods companies, with operations in over 60 countries by 2002.
  • Param Labs is an independent game development studio focusing on blockchain gaming and innovative technology development.
  • The company also reported having custom characters for web3 gaming company Immutable X and brought NFT projects such as Pudgy Penguins to life in its game.

Fortune Names New Editorial Leadership and Advisory Board for Brainstorm Tech Franchise Ahead of 2024 Summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 - 17

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tisdag, april 2, 2024

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune Media announced Andrew Nusca as the new Editorial Director of its Brainstorm Tech franchise, the 23-year-old flagship event where the top technology and media leaders, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers assemble for a dynamic exchange of ideas. Fortune also created a new advisory board for Brainstorm Tech – its BrainTRUST – to help power this year's summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 to 17.

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  • Fortune also created a new advisory board for Brainstorm Tech – its BrainTRUST – to help power this year's summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 to 17.
  • Maryam Banikarim, Managing Director, Fortune Live Media, responsible for the Brainstorm Tech global franchise, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Andrew back to Fortune.
  • Early confirmed sponsors for Brainstorm Tech 2024 include KPMG and the New York Stock Exchange, both returning as sponsors of the annual summit.
  • For more dates and information on the Brainstorm Tech 2024 summit: Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2024 .

Sports, Media, and Entertainment Veterans Ariana Rae Diverio and Laura Miranda Launch B. Partners, a Revolutionary Revenue Strategy Consulting Firm

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tisdag, mars 26, 2024

NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports, media, and entertainment industry leaders Ariana Rae Diverio and Laura Miranda announce the formal launch of B. Partners, a boutique commercial strategy consulting firm, as part of the underdog & company family of next-gen sports and entertainment marketing agencies. underdog & company, backed by NewSpring Holdings, also includes Underdog Venture Team and Altius Sports Partners.

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  • Backed by underdog & company, client roster includes The Clippers's Intuit Dome,
    NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports, media, and entertainment industry leaders Ariana Rae Diverio and Laura Miranda announce the formal launch of B.
  • Partners , a boutique commercial strategy consulting firm, as part of the underdog & company family of next-gen sports and entertainment marketing agencies.
  • Partners excels in pioneering out-of-home media, sponsorship, and integrated marketing solutions that create substantial recurring revenue streams for sports, media, and entertainment enterprises.
  • "Our strategy goes beyond selling existing assets, we partner with our clients to develop creative solutions that drive revenue, engagement, and unprecedented returns."

Most Enterprises Will Begin to Address Customer Experience Visibility by 2027, ISG Expert Says

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tisdag, februari 20, 2024

Two-thirds of organizations will begin to streamline analytics, performance and customer data integration efforts by 2027 for better visibility into customer experience and to boost customer loyalty and value, says an expert with leading global technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ) and chair of an upcoming ISG event.

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  • Two-thirds of organizations will begin to streamline analytics, performance and customer data integration efforts by 2027 for better visibility into customer experience and to boost customer loyalty and value, says an expert with leading global technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ) and chair of an upcoming ISG event.
  • “Customer engagement has often been viewed as a costly necessity that needs to be contained, when, in reality, customer experiences have a direct impact on revenue,” said Keith Dawson, ISG research director and chair of the upcoming ISG Xperience Summit.
  • “AI has already established itself as a powerful presence in the customer experience.
  • By 2025, our research finds seven in 10 customer service interactions will be some combination of automated conversational self-service and live agents.

COMETH STUDIO LAUNCHES COSMIK BATTLE, THE NEXT GENERATION TRADING CARD GAME, ON EPIC GAMES STORE

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tisdag, februari 20, 2024

PARIS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cometh Studio is thrilled to announce that Cosmik Battle, the next generation Trading Card Game, is now available on Epic Games Store, Ultra and Hyperplay as Early Access.

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  • PARIS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cometh Studio is thrilled to announce that Cosmik Battle, the next generation Trading Card Game, is now available on Epic Games Store, Ultra and Hyperplay as Early Access.
  • Cosmik Battle redefines the Trading Card Game genre by blasting players into intense, turn-based combat with innovative mechanics.
  • As players jump into fast-paced intergalactic warfare, Cosmik Battle truly delivers on the trading promise.
  • Soon after launch, Cosmik Battle will also arrive on Google Play Store and Apple Store with full crossplay PC / Mobile.

Beyond Type 1 Announces New Board Members and Executive Team

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torsdag, februari 15, 2024

SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Type 1 today announced three new board members and four new executives to lead the organization as it grows its program, community, and partner network in 2024.

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  • "Their diverse expertise and unwavering dedication to serving people with diabetes will be instrumental in driving our initiatives forward.
  • They each share an important passion and personal connection to the work of Beyond Type 1."
  • The new members of Beyond Type 1's Board of Directors comprise a diverse set of senior leaders across multiple industries who are all united in their commitment to fighting diabetes.
  • Beyond Type 1 also welcomed four accomplished executives to its leadership team , bringing decades of combined expertise across healthcare, technology, marketing, creative, and operations.

2024 Game Developers Choice Awards Honors Iconic Composer Yoko Shimomura With Lifetime Achievement Award and Industry Veteran Fawzi Mesmar With Ambassador Award

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fredag, februari 9, 2024

Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Yoko Shimomura is a respected Japanese composer and pianist who has delighted players across the world thanks to her work on many iconic game soundtracks.

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  • Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Yoko Shimomura is a respected Japanese composer and pianist who has delighted players across the world thanks to her work on many iconic game soundtracks.
  • Fawzi Mesmar, recipient of this year’s Ambassador Award, is an award-winning creative director, game designer, author, public speaker and mentor whose career has spanned over two decades in the games industry.
  • Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement and Ambassador Awards were chosen by this year’s Game Developers Choice Editorial Committee, following suggestions from the International Choice Awards Network (ICAN).
  • For more details on the Game Developers Conference, please visit the GDC’s official website , or subscribe to regular updates via Facebook , Twitter , or RSS.