Generation

TIAA, Wyclef Jean, and Hip-Hop Stars Launch New Track, "Paper Right," to Spotlight Gaps in Retirement Savings and Generational Wealth

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Friday, January 12, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Too many Americans are not on track to reach a financially secure retirement. This is especially true for younger generations preparing to enter the workforce or who are starting their careers. In fact, 41% of young adults between ages 24 and 35 do not take advantage of or contribute to their employer sponsored retirement plan. Yet many remain unaware of the extent of the problem–until now. To get people listening, TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements, teamed up with some of hip-hop's biggest names to create an anthem that spotlights savings and retirement gaps while also combatting them.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, 41% of young adults between ages 24 and 35 do not take advantage of or contribute to their employer sponsored retirement plan.
  • Hip-hop has a long and storied history of shining a light on challenges disproportionately impacting Black Americans.
  • "Paper Right" sparks essential conversations around retirement and encourages action to help close retirement gaps, improve financial education and literacy, and retire inequality for good.
  • Lynette Khalfani-Cox, Sean Bankhead, Fe Noel, Wyclef and Flau'jae joined TIAA's Legacy Makers Booth, inspiring attendees to create their legacies.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER LAUNCHES PIONEERING MLS INNOVATION LAB

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS) today announced the launch of MLS Innovation Lab, a program designed to shape the future of sports through the identification of cutting-edge startups and advanced technologies to help develop the next generation of athletes, enhance the fan experience and drive continued growth for the League and its Clubs. MLS Innovation Lab is the latest initiative from Major League Soccer, which has been recognized as a global leader in innovation.

Key Points: 
  • MLS Innovation Lab is the latest initiative from Major League Soccer, which has been recognized as a global leader in innovation.
  • This forward-thinking approach by MLS is the driver behind the creation of MLS Innovation Lab.
  • MLS Innovation Lab gives companies the chance to test their products in real-world environments throughout the MLS ecosystem including MLS NEXT FEST, Generation adidas Cup, MLS NEXT Cup and the MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate, among others.
  • "Major League Soccer strives to be the front porch of innovation for the sports industry," said Gary Stevenson, Deputy Commissioner of MLS and President of Soccer United Marketing.

Hanvon Ugee Debuted at CES 2024 with Innovative Digital Drawing and Writing Solutions

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanvon Ugee, a global leader in digital drawing and writing, showcased its latest innovative products and solutions at the highly anticipated CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanvon Ugee, a global leader in digital drawing and writing, showcased its latest innovative products and solutions at the highly anticipated CES 2024 in Las Vegas.
  • With 26 years of expertise in the design and manufacturing of digital pen input devices, Hanvon Ugee's business spans digital art, digital handwriting, digital signatures, and more.
  • Since its founding, Hanvon Ugee has been driven by innovation, focusing on proprietary R&D in digital drawing and writing technologies and applications.
  • It is committed to providing versatile and personalized digital drawing solutions for hobbyists of drawing, educators and other diversified groups.

Nearly Half of American Adults Expect to Pass on Their Debt After Death

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of American adults (46%) expect that, if they died today, their loved ones would inherit their debt, according to a new report released today by insurtech leader Policygenius.

Key Points: 
  • With U.S. household debt having increased by $2.9 trillion since the end of 2019, people across America are feeling the effects of debt.
  • The survey found that the more a household earns, the more likely they are to pass down debt when they die.
  • Among people who expect their loved ones to inherit their debt if they die, 21% have no life insurance coverage in their household.
  • That includes student debt, with 17% of millennials and 16% of zoomers expecting their loved ones to inherit their student debts.

Korea's Premium Lifestyle Brand, SUMSEI Opens One-of-a-kind Booth at CES Conveying Brand Philosophy

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SUMSEI (CEO: Chang-hyeok Lee), Korea's premium lifestyle brand, participates in the CES 2024 (hereinafter "CES"), the world's largest consumer electronics fair, held in Las Vegas, NV, United States from the 9th of this month.

Key Points: 
  • SUMSEI's booth at the CES relays the message of "SUMSEI Terrarium," located in Seoul, which is a popular destination among the younger generations in Korea.
  • SUMSEI Terrarium is a cultural space designed for a gradual experience of the five senses in nature.
  • "Following our participation in the CES, SUMSEI will start promoting global market entry", SUMSEI CEO Chang-hyeok Lee stated.
  • Having secured a strong fan base with its excellent product quality and nature-oriented brand philosophy, SUMSEI now plans to pursue full-scale overseas market entry.

Ragnarok X : Next Genration Received a ISBN Code by Chinese Government

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

About GRAVITY Co., Ltd. ---------------------------------------------------

Key Points: 
  • Seoul, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GRAVITY Co., Ltd. (NasdaqGM: GRVY) (“Gravity” or “Company”), a developer and publisher of online and mobile games, today announced that Ragnarok X: Next Generation received a ISBN Code by Chinese government disclosed on December 22, 2023.
  • Ragnarok X: Next Generation has continued its outstanding performances since its launching in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau in 2020.
  • The game ranked the first in top-grossing in both markets, Google Play and Apple App Store in Taiwan and Hong Kong and Macau after its launching.
  • Gravity said that “We are very excited to introduce Ragnarok X: Next Generation to Chinese uses, which recorded mega hit in each launching markets.

kkplus kidsland launches Hong Kong's first Christmas large-scale Care Bears project, Turnover exceeds HK$1 million in the first weekend

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Friday, November 17, 2023

This is the first Christmas large-scale Care Bears project in Hong Kong.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first Christmas large-scale Care Bears project in Hong Kong.
  • "Care Bears Express" Christmas train lighting ceremony marks the beginning of the event.
  • As well as 30 Care Bears in different roles and a special train compartment with 300 Care Bears, there is a giant two-meter high Grumpy Bear, a five-meter high giant Christmas tree, and a 40-meter Care Bears rainbow ladder.
  • kkplus kidsland is a multi-brand trendy and collectible toy platform that offers unique product categories and an art gallery-style shopping experience.

6 in 10 Planned Trips to Take Place on the Road this Holiday Season

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

For holiday travel, 61% of trips are planned to take place in an owned or a rented vehicle compared to 31% via airplane

Key Points: 
  • 48% of trips are planned to take place in a personal vehicle, just over one in ten (11%) are anticipated to be a rental vehicle and 2% plan to utilize a rideshare service.
  • Americans who are traveling are planning an average of two trips this season, with Christmas being the most popular holiday for travel (66%), followed by Thanksgiving (49%).
  • And December is the busiest month for travel over the holiday season, with 46% of all travel days happening in this month (departures and returns).

  • According to an Enterprise Mobility survey, 61% of Americans who are traveling this holiday season will be taking a road trip.

XPPen and Kantar Jointly Release 2024 Professional Drawing Tablet Computer Trends White Paper

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Shenzhen, China, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, XPPen , the world's leading digital art innovation brand, and KANTAR, the world's leading data, insight and consulting company, jointly released the 2024 Professional Drawing Tablet Computer Trends White Paper (hereinafter referred to as the ‘White Paper’).

Key Points: 
  • Shenzhen, China, Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, XPPen , the world's leading digital art innovation brand, and KANTAR, the world's leading data, insight and consulting company, jointly released the 2024 Professional Drawing Tablet Computer Trends White Paper (hereinafter referred to as the ‘White Paper’).
  • The White Paper provides an in-depth analysis of the current status, consumer demands, and product innovation trends in the professional drawing tablet market.
  • The White Paper indicates that users of digital drawing products are ready to upgrade their costs to obtain a superior drawing tablet.
  • In early 2024, XPPen will launch the Magic Drawing Pad, a portable and versatile drawing tablet that focuses on professional drawing performance, establishing a new category of professional mobile drawing pad.

Up to One in Four Consumers Experience Fraud Attempts Via Mobile Devices Multiple Times Per Week or Daily

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

“Consumers face a near constant bombardment of fraud attempts on their mobile devices,” said Dan Carella, head of TransUnion’s communications vertical.

Key Points: 
  • “Consumers face a near constant bombardment of fraud attempts on their mobile devices,” said Dan Carella, head of TransUnion’s communications vertical.
  • “Understandably, they are looking to mobile carriers for help reducing the volume of these threats.”
    Across generations, consumers cited mobile phone carriers, like Verizon and T-Mobile, as most responsible for protecting consumers from fraud on mobile devices.
  • What’s more, after a year’s tenure with a mobile carrier, consumers across generations relied more heavily on their mobile provider to protect them from fraud.
  • Consumers’ Top Fraud Prevention Measures From Mobile Service Providers, by Generation