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Build-A-Bear and Cinemark Announce First-Time Collaboration to Release New Holiday Film 'Glisten and the Merry Mission' in Theaters Across the Country

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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ST. LOUIS , Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a first-time deal of its kind for the company, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), with Foundation Media Partners, announces a collaboration with Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) to exclusively release the company's new animated feature film Glisten and the Merry Mission in Cinemark theaters across the country starting November 3. The first trailer for Glisten and the Merry Mission, which can be seen at Build-A-Bear® | Merry Mission Movie (buildabear.com) highlights the heartfelt and exciting story reminding everyone that "Christmas is all about believing."

Key Points: 
  • "Cinemark is excited to work with Build-A-Bear Entertainment on this special theatrical film release for Glisten and the Merry Mission," said Wanda Gierhart Fearing, Cinemark Chief Marketing and Content Officer.
  • The feature is enhanced with original music including a special holiday song by Ms. Warwick produced by Grammy winner Damon Elliot.
  • The film is based on a storyline inspired by Build-A-Bear Workshop's multi-year best-selling plush, the Merry Mission collection, which includes the enchanted snow deer, Glisten.
  • Tickets for the film will be available starting October 12 at Cinemark.com and on the Cinemark app.

World Economic Forum Welcomes ProducePay as Innovator Positively Shaping Global Climate and Food Agenda

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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ProducePay , the agtech company transforming the global produce industry into a more connected and sustainable supply chain, has joined the World Economic Forum's prestigious Innovator Communities as a Unicorn member.

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  • ProducePay , the agtech company transforming the global produce industry into a more connected and sustainable supply chain, has joined the World Economic Forum's prestigious Innovator Communities as a Unicorn member.
  • This invite-only honor places ProducePay among the world's foremost start-ups with proven impact and a strong mission dedicated to driving positive change and shaping the global social economic and climate agenda.
  • "Joining the World Economic Forum's Innovator Communities is truly an honor and one that will help us propel our growth journey to the next level,” said Patrick McCullough, ProducePay CEO.
  • Starting with grapes, the new model paves the way for other fresh produce commodities to adopt this direct-to-retail procurement model.

Unicoin Partners with FutureBrand for Iconic Rebranding and Launches a Stunning New Identity

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicoin, the assets-backed, public-reporting company that addresses extreme volatility in the crypto market, is unveiling today a new image powered by FutureBrand, the premier global branding agency behind top names across multiple industries, such as American Airlines, Sanofi, and L'Oreal. The rebranding comes ahead of its imminent ICO on crypto exchanges.

Key Points: 
  • FutureBrand created Unicoin's powerful image to reflect the potential impact of the cryptocurrency on the financial world.
  • Every element serves a distinct purpose, beginning with the silhouette of the unicorn of crypto and its values: "Unique, Universal, Unified."
  • The show has been described by Forbes magazine as "the most iconic business series of recent times."
  • In Unicoin, we see a perfect alignment of strength, innovation, and clarity – qualities that mirror the essence of their brand.

Industrial Cybersecurity Leader Dragos Raises an Additional $74M in Series D Round Extension Funding Led by WestCap

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Dragos, Inc ., the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments, today announced a $74 million Series D extension, led by strategic operating and investing firm WestCap.

Key Points: 
  • Dragos, Inc ., the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments, today announced a $74 million Series D extension, led by strategic operating and investing firm WestCap.
  • This brings the Series D round to $274 million, with total funds raised to date now approximately $440 million.
  • This year, Dragos has already expanded across Western Europe and the DACH region, building on its established presence in the UK.
  • 1Frost & Sullivan, “Increasing Sophistication of Attacks and Evolving Threat Landscape Powering Global Industrial Cybersecurity, Outlook 2022,” Sankara Narayanan Venkataramani, April, 2022.

Dragos Honored With Two Prestigious 2023 SC Media Awards for Best Industrial Security Solution and Most Promising Unicorn

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Dragos, Inc. , the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments, announced today that Dragos was recognized as a recipient of the 2023 SC Awards in two separate categories: Best Industrial Security Solution and Most Promising Unicorn .

Key Points: 
  • Dragos, Inc. , the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments, announced today that Dragos was recognized as a recipient of the 2023 SC Awards in two separate categories: Best Industrial Security Solution and Most Promising Unicorn .
  • The SC Awards program is cybersecurity’s most prestigious and competitive program, recognizing the solutions, organizations, and people driving innovation and success in information security.
  • Now in its 26th year, the 2023 SC Awards are highly coveted and draw a continued record of entries each year.
  • Dragos is also the first industrial cybersecurity “unicorn,” having secured Series D funding of $200 million bringing its valuation to $1.7 billion.

Fingerlings Spread Positivity with "Go Bananas for Friendship" Campaign

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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MONTREAL, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fingerlings encourage the world to Go Bananas for Friendship on August 11th to celebrate "Fingerlings Friday'' with the help of YouTube megastars, Jordan and Salish Matter, along with 150 additional content creators. Staying true to their message of Friendship @ Your Fingertips, the campaign celebrates the new heart-to-heart connection feature, a fresh twist on the bestselling play pattern that saw Fingerlings win the 2018 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award. 

Key Points: 
  • One of the Hottest Toys of Year, Fingerlings by WowWee are back with new features and a heart-to-heart connection.
  • Jordan and Salish Matter anchor the campaign with a hilarious and heartwarming transformation challenge.
  • said Sydney Wiseman, Vice President of Brand Development and Creative Strategy at WowWee, and creator of Fingerlings.
  • Stay tuned for new characters and Fingerlings toys to collect this fall – including Lulu the Unicorn!

TIER IV joins World Economic Forum's Unicorn Community: Leading global innovation through open source

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Named a Unicorn sub-community member, TIER IV will represent automotive and mobility industries, shaping a sustainable and inclusive future through the power of open-source innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Named a Unicorn sub-community member, TIER IV will represent automotive and mobility industries, shaping a sustainable and inclusive future through the power of open-source innovation.
  • "The World Economic Forum is pleased to welcome TIER IV to join our Global Innovators community," says Verena Kuhn, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum.
  • These groundbreaking contributions and global initiatives have earned recognition from the World Economic Forum for TIER IV's work, representing Japan's startup community in the prestigious Unicorn Community.
  • TIER IV advocates for global innovation leadership through open ecosystems.

kinsho Announces Release of 22 New Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box and Snack Containers for Kids for School on Amazon

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- kinsho, the largest bento lunch box store on Amazon with over 230 products for kids and adults, today announced twenty-two (22) new stainless steel bento lunch box and snack container sets for toddlers and kids in time for back to school shopping. With styles including Stainless Steel Bento Boxes for Toddlers, Multi-Container Lunch Boxes with Insulated Bag Sets and Unicorn and Dinosaur Snack Containers with Silicone Lids for Kids there are eco-friendly options for all ages.

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  • With styles including Stainless Steel Bento Boxes for Toddlers, Multi-Container Lunch Boxes with Insulated Bag Sets and Unicorn and Dinosaur Snack Containers with Silicone Lids for Kids there are eco-friendly options for all ages.
  • "Our variety of new kinsho Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Boxes and Snack Containers for Kids were developed to give parents options for portion sizes to suit the various appetites of kids of different ages," says Heather Sears, Founder of kinsho.
  • Features of kinsho Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes and Snack Containers include:
    Silicone seals and lids to keep containers secure.
  • kinsho Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Boxes and Snack Containers for Kids are available exclusively at www.amazon.com/kinsho .

Moose Toys' Award-Winning Magic Mixies Brand Expands with Magic Mixies Magic Lamp; Enters Doll Category with Magic Mixies Pixlings

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, continues to expand the universe of its global sales phenom, Magic Mixies. The toy maker predicts Magic Mixies will top holiday wish lists for the third consecutive year, as it takes the "real magic" experience to the next level with two new products, including an entrance into a new category: dolls. First is Magic Mixies Magic Lamp with a wish-granting Genie Mixie, and next is the Magic Mixies Pixlings, a trio of dolls that kids magically create inside a potion bottle.

Key Points: 
  • First is Magic Mixies Magic Lamp with a wish-granting Genie Mixie, and next is the Magic Mixies Pixlings, a trio of dolls that kids magically create inside a potion bottle.
  • Magic Mixies Magic Lamp is a true "wish" list item including magical mist and a wish granting, talking Genie Mixie.
  • The Magic Mixies brand first launched in fall 2021 with the global holiday hit Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron, followed by the Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball in fall 2022, with both toys winning back-to-back Creative Toy of the Year awards from The Toy Foundation.
  • Magic Mixies Magic Lamp is available for presale on Amazon now, online at all major retailers in September, and in stores on October 1.

UK Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards 2023 announced at London Tech Week

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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LONDON, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At London Tech Week [13 June] the Department for Business and Trade announced the launch of a new global competition, Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards 2023.The competition, promoted by the GREAT Global Trade campaign, builds upon the previous success of the Tech Rocketship Awards and will be bigger and bolder than ever before, launching on a truly global scale. These awards will be the largest global awards for tech scaleups the UK has ever seen, open to established fast-growing, high potential tech businesses across the world. Last year the awards drew over 250 highly competitive entries all corners of Europe and Israel. 

Key Points: 
  • Global tech scaleups will have the opportunity to compete for a fully tailored business development trip to the UK with the launch of the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards 2023.
  • LONDON, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At London Tech Week [13 June] the Department for Business and Trade announced the launch of a new global competition, Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards 2023.
  • These awards will be the largest global awards for tech scaleups the UK has ever seen, open to established fast-growing, high potential tech businesses across the world.
  • "The UK is providing what tech investors really want, a highly skilled and engaged workforce and an ecosystem built to grow large-scale investments.