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Gap Champions Originality In New Spring Campaign Starring GRAMMY® Award-winning Artist Tyla

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gap, the iconic American fashion brand, is proud to debut its Spring 2024 campaign featuring linen as a canvas for original style. The campaign serves as a celebration of self-expression and individuality through fashion, music and dance.

Key Points: 
  • Starring GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Tyla, the campaign embraces Gap's roots as a pop culture brand working with artistic originals across fashion and music.
  • Tyla, the 22-year-old sensation born and raised in South Africa, is making waves with her recent Billboard Hot 100 hit "Water."
  • "It's an absolute honor to be in a Gap campaign – so many iconic artists have worked with Gap and I now get to be one of them," said Tyla.
  • Gap's Spring 2024 campaign launches across digital media, out-of-home, video, social and Gap brand channels today, February 27.

Bluesky Opens App, Bringing Open Social Media to Everyone

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Monday, February 26, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluesky, the open social network, unlocked its doors on February 6, 2024 so that anyone may now use the app. Since its 2023 app launch, Bluesky grew to more than 3M users through an invite-only beta, and has seen that number balloon to 5M users in the two weeks since opening its service. Over the last year, Bluesky has developed custom feeds, custom moderation features, and more, creating a place where anyone can contribute. Bluesky's first-ever meetup took place in Tokyo in April 2023, and since announcing users could join without an invite code, Bluesky became the #1 social app in Japan. Bluesky hopes more Japanese users join the conversation.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluesky , the open social network, unlocked its doors on February 6, 2024 so that anyone may now use the app.
  • Over the last year, Bluesky has developed custom feeds, custom moderation features, and more, creating a place where anyone can contribute.
  • "We made Bluesky so users can easily discover interesting content from a vibrant network of communities," said Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky.
  • The Bluesky App works atop the AT Protocol, an open-source foundation for building a network of interconnected social apps that the Bluesky team develops.

Emerging Boy Band No Lonely Hearts Releases "Better Than Me"

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Monday, February 26, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando, Florida, the boy band capital of the world that has given Millennials the soundtrack to their lives is once again ready to deliver the world the next big boy band. Enter, No Lonely Hearts (NLH), Alex Valentino, Brian Michael, Oliver Fox, Aidan Regan, and Dylan Williams, whose latest single and video, "Better Than Me," is available for streaming starting today. The group is signed to KDS Platinum Records and draws inspiration from legendary groups such as New Kids on the Block, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and 98 Degrees. No Lonely Hearts is being mentored by iconic music manager Johnny Wright of Wright Entertainment Group (WEG), who will help the group carry on the legacy of beloved boy bands.

Key Points: 
  • Enter, No Lonely Hearts (NLH) , Alex Valentino, Brian Michael, Oliver Fox, Aidan Regan, and Dylan Williams, whose latest single and video, " Better Than Me ," is available for streaming starting today.
  • No Lonely Hearts is being mentored by iconic music manager Johnny Wright of Wright Entertainment Group (WEG) , who will help the group carry on the legacy of beloved boy bands.
  • KDS Platinum Records, President Steven Ruff states, "I am extremely excited to announce the latest musical masterpiece from Orlando's No Lonely Hearts. "
  • No Lonely Hearts shares, "We are excited to share " Better Than Me " with our fans.

New Docuseries about Tim & Katherine Ballard - UNFOUNDED: The TRUTH about the BALLARD case -- Released by Veteran Podcaster Troy Ables

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Friday, February 23, 2024

HANFORD, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran podcaster Troy Ables has released the first episode of a brand new multi-episode docuseries about the allegations made against Tim and Katherine Ballard: UNFOUNDED – The TRUTH about the BALLARD case. Featuring new interviews with the Ballards and evidence that the legal cases against them are "a shakedown" and a "sad and troubling attack," UNFOUNDED encourages viewers to donate to a new Ballard Family Legal Defense Fund.

Key Points: 
  • HANFORD, Calif., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran podcaster Troy Ables has released the first episode of a brand new multi-episode docuseries about the allegations made against Tim and Katherine Ballard: UNFOUNDED – The TRUTH about the BALLARD case .
  • "We've been traumatized and our work damaged by these false allegations," said Tim Ballard.
  • UNFOUNDED includes information allowing supporters of the Ballards to donate to a new Ballard Family Legal Defense Fund.
  • Together, we can ensure that this injustice does not derail their lifelong commitment to rescuing the most vulnerable among us."

NameSilo Technologies Corp. increases investment in Ola Media Innovations

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - NameSilo Technologies Corp. (CSE: URL) (PINKSHEETS: URLOF) (the "Company"), the holding company and majority owner of Namesilo LLC, one of the largest domain registrars in the world, is pleased to announce that it has increased its investment in Ola Media Innovations Inc. ("OLA"), a leading Ride-share Advertainment service in Latin America, and now owns approximately 19.3% of OLA.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - NameSilo Technologies Corp. (CSE: URL) (PINKSHEETS: URLOF) (the "Company"), the holding company and majority owner of Namesilo LLC, one of the largest domain registrars in the world, is pleased to announce that it has increased its investment in Ola Media Innovations Inc. ("OLA"), a leading Ride-share Advertainment service in Latin America, and now owns approximately 19.3% of OLA.
  • Over the last seven calendar quarters, OLA has continually increased number of screens deployed, its client base and geographical footprint.
  • Paul Andreola, CEO of Namesilo Technologies states "OLA is a strategic investment for us and we expect to see substantial shareholder value from this holding over the coming years.
  • We look forward to working closely with OLA to accelerate their reach and success over the coming quarters."

Monster Energy's UNLEASHED Podcast Welcomes Freeski Innovators Alex Hall and Henrik Harlaut for Special Live Episode at X Games Aspen 2024

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Monday, February 19, 2024

ASPEN, Colo., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Go behind the scenes at X Games Aspen 2024 with two beasts of international freeski! Monster Energy is proud to welcome team riders Alex Hall and Henrik Harlaut on Episode 403 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney. Listen closely as 25-year-old Hall from Park City, Utah, and 32-year-old Harlaut from Stockholm, Sweden, get into X Games mode with the three podcast hosts.

Key Points: 
  • ASPEN, Colo., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Go behind the scenes at X Games Aspen 2024 with two beasts of international freeski!
  • Monster Energy is proud to welcome team riders Alex Hall and Henrik Harlaut on Episode 403 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.
  • - Alex Hall
    At X Games Aspen 2024, Harlaut competed as the most medal-winning freeskier on the circuit.
  • Get inside a special episode recorded on-site at X Games Aspen 2024 featuring two of the most winning athletes in the sport: Park City's Alex Hall owns 11 X Games medals, while Sweden's Henrik Harlaut boasts 14 medals.

From Coke cans to shoes to menus: what’s behind the rise in personalised products?

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Friday, February 16, 2024

In a world where carbon copies of products are everywhere, retailers have to make their products stand out and provide customers with a unique purchasing experience.

Key Points: 
  • In a world where carbon copies of products are everywhere, retailers have to make their products stand out and provide customers with a unique purchasing experience.
  • The need to be different is even greater at a time consumers are being careful about what they spend.

How businesses learn what consumers want

  • Similarly, entertainment streaming platforms Netflix and Spotify analyse their users’ viewing and listening history to understand their preferences and recommend new content.
  • Coke’s Share-a-Coke campaign, unveiled in Australia in 2011, was a successful example of the bond brands can create with consumers just by adding a person’s name to the product.
  • The company branded its bottles and cans with the 150 most popular names in Australia and urged consumers to share a Coke with someone whose name adorned the label.


Nike produces custom shoes in thousands of styles, colours and icon combinations as they continue to acquire data integration platforms that help speed up the collection and analysis of consumer data.

Consumers want more from their shopping experience

  • It often resulted in personalised store interactions between salespeople and VIP customers, or tailoring store services.
  • But the digital age has made personalisation accessible to all consumers, not just the high end.
  • This feeling of psychological ownership results from designing your “own” product and can lead to greater value and brand love.

Why personalisation works for the big brands

  • Personalising experiences, when offered to millions of customers, make it difficult for competitors to imitate, especially when brands use proprietary technology.
  • Personalisation also means less waste as brands produce what consumers actually want rather than what they think consumers want.


However, using predictive algorithms to help brands analyse past behaviours (what you and others like you have bought/watched) and come up with choices (at scale) can be imperfect. Dating app Tinder’s reliance on algorithms to decide which photos users see has been criticised as flawed with very low reciprocal interest rates between users “swiping right”. Understanding human behaviour requires intuition alongside algorithms.

If personalisation isn’t new, then why the sudden hype?

  • The digital revolution brought an influx of consumer data, but despite early algorithms, it was difficult for companies to make sense of large amounts of raw data.
  • Big brands like Nike and L’Oreal have the right formula for personalisation and their customers are enjoying a unique experience.


Marian Makkar does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

“The Weekly Check-Up Podcast” brings acclaimed healthcare talk radio show to larger audience

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

“Having produced more than a decade of ‘The Weekly Check-Up’ radio content, it's exciting to introduce a new platform to share the latest healthcare information with as many listeners as possible,” says host Dr. Bruce Feinberg.

Key Points: 
  • “Having produced more than a decade of ‘The Weekly Check-Up’ radio content, it's exciting to introduce a new platform to share the latest healthcare information with as many listeners as possible,” says host Dr. Bruce Feinberg.
  • Since the show began in 2011, Dr. Feinberg has amassed more than 500 hours of content featuring countless thought-provoking questions from listeners.
  • Dr. Feinberg will pair some of the most compelling content from the show’s archives with new, invaluable and practical answers and perspectives.
  • New episodes of “The Weekly Check-Up Podcast” will appear every other week on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Simplii Financial taps performer Diljit Dosanjh as new brand ambassador

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Simplii Financial today announced a new ambassador agreement with music and film star, Diljit Dosanjh .

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Simplii Financial today announced a new ambassador agreement with music and film star, Diljit Dosanjh .
  • Dosanjh has become a global phenomenon—a singer, actor and producer credited with some of the highest-grossing Punjabi films of all time.
  • It's one that many new Canadians can relate to," says Kam Dhadwar, Managing Director, Simplii Financial.
  • The partnership with Dosanjh is a first for Simplii Financial and one that puts it on the path to establish itself as the digital bank for newcomers and international students.

Visible Wireless Celebrates Singles Awareness Day with Singer-Songwriter Maren Morris’s Reimagined Cover of Billy Idol’s “Dancing with Myself”

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Today, Visible Wireless, the Verizon-owned, all-digital wireless carrier, launched its 3rd annual Singles Awareness Day campaign to help society sing a new tune about celebrating singles.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Visible Wireless, the Verizon-owned, all-digital wireless carrier, launched its 3rd annual Singles Awareness Day campaign to help society sing a new tune about celebrating singles.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240215119837/en/
    Singer-songwriter Maren Morris, in partnership with Visible Wireless, celebrates Singles Awareness Day with her reimagined cover of Billy Idol’s iconic hit “Dancing with Myself.” The release debuts today on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and other streaming services, making it entirely digital and accessible to everyone – just like Visible's wireless service.
  • “I am so excited to partner with a company like Visible who prioritizes self-empowerment and independence for their mobile plans,” said Maren Morris.
  • "Dancing with Myself (reimagined)" is available on Spotify and other streaming services, making it entirely digital and accessible to everyone – just like Visible's wireless service.