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TextFree by Pinger, the Original Free Texting App, Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

That was the same year Pinger launched TextFree, the first app to give users unlimited free texting.

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That was the same year Pinger launched TextFree, the first app to give users unlimited free texting.
Over the ensuing 15 years, TextFree by Pinger was downloaded more than 130 million times and today remains the free texting and voice app of choice by millions of users.
“We created the first, free texting app, TextFree, for people who needed a phone number on their mobile devices.
The 15th anniversary of the original free texting app, TextFree, is something truly to celebrate.”
TextFree was a top app in the early days of the Apple App Store—across all available apps—and became a favorite with parents of texting teens and younger people trying to lower their monthly expenses while staying connected.

ISLAND RECORDS TAPS SHAHENDRA OHNESWERE, HEAD OF CREATIVE STRATEGY

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Records names Shahendra Ohneswere as Head Of Creative Strategy.

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NEW YORK, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Island Records names Shahendra Ohneswere as Head Of Creative Strategy.
In the newly-created position, Shahendra will lead the overall creative strategy (including multi-platform content, art, and video) as well as digital marketing initiatives across the iconic label.
Based in New York, Shahendra will report directly to Imran Majid and Justin Eshak, Co-CEOs of Island Records.
Specializing in the fields of creative marketing, digital strategy, and talent management, Shahendra Ohneswere has led award-winning, culture shifting global campaigns for artists and brands for over 15 years.

BET Partners With iHeartMedia to Air Nationally Syndicated Hit Radio Show “The Breakfast Club” on BET

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

BET will televise a one-hour special edition of "The Breakfast Club" daily Monday through Friday.

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BET will televise a one-hour special edition of "The Breakfast Club" daily Monday through Friday.
Episodes from the week will all be available to stream every Sunday on BET+.
“The Breakfast Club on BET” marks the brand’s return to producing daily programming for the first time since “106 & Park” in 2014.
The Radio Hall of Famers also host “Weekends with The Breakfast Club,” a three-hour weekly program featuring a countdown of the top 20 hits of the week.

Baz Luhrmann Signs Deal With Warner Bros. Pictures

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that the Studio has signed a first look deal with director/writer/producer Baz Luhrmann.

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Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that the Studio has signed a first look deal with director/writer/producer Baz Luhrmann.
The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures Group Co-Chairs and CEOs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy.
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De Luca and Abdy stated, “Baz Luhrmann is one of the most singular filmmakers in modern cinema, and we couldn’t be more excited to announce that Warner Bros. is continuing our association with him.
Under the deal, Luhrmann will develop and direct original feature material, but is able to direct outside projects as well.

Luxury fragrance house Electimuss launches Vici Leather perfume

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

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LONDON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VICI LEATHER by Julien Rasquinet

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VICI LEATHER is the latest perfume release from luxury niche fragrance house Electimuss London.
VICI LEATHER is the latest perfume release from luxury niche fragrance house Electimuss London.
Inspired by the victory cry of Julius Caesar, Vici Leather is the scent of success exuding luxury and an easy confidence.
This luxury niche fragrance house creates scents that are daring, decadent and powerful, using the finest ingredients.

R-Three Technologies, Inc. Appoints Three New Board Members; Steve Cohen, Marcia Dyson and Aaron Anderson Join Board of Publicly Traded Company, Effective Immediately

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Effective immediately, notable entrepreneurs and community leaders Steve Cohen, Marcia Dyson and Aaron Anderson will join the board of the publicly traded company.

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Effective immediately, notable entrepreneurs and community leaders Steve Cohen, Marcia Dyson and Aaron Anderson will join the board of the publicly traded company.
Steve Cohen joins the board as a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in information technology and capital markets.
Cohen played a crucial role in the development of National Stock Exchange prior to its sale to the NYSE/ICE in 2017.
She is the President of Marcia L. Dyson Public Relations, an exclusive national and international consultancy in matters of business development, marketing, political strategies and social responsibility.

The Time Is NOW: Growing Trubify Community Delivers Fair Streaming Revenues for Music Artists

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

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You can continue to consume music in a way that cheats its creators, or you can buck the status quo, join the Trubify community, and help artists survive and flourish."

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You can continue to consume music in a way that cheats its creators, or you can buck the status quo, join the Trubify community, and help artists survive and flourish."
Many Trubify supporters believe that a scaled-up, healthy community of artists and fans on the app can actually resurrect real music.
"Back those who back you," states DJ Envy (The Breakfast Club) regarding his recent decision to partner with Trubify.
Artists need to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, but it's difficult when current digital revenues provide creators with almost no hope of sustaining themselves.

Vinco Ventures and Emmersive Entertainment Launches First NFT Streaming Movie Soundtrack and Score Produced by Grammy Winners Om'Mas Keith and Adrian L. Miller

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

ATU co-owners, Om'Mas Keith and Adrian L. Miller, have announced that the Karen movie Soundtrack will be exclusively available on the www.e-nft.com platform. The movie's 11 record soundtrack features music from world-renowned artists such as CeeLo Green, V. Bozeman, Kota the Friend, Knox Brown ft. Anderson .Paak, as well as an introduction to new artists from A Tiny Universe music label -- WxLF, Pregnant Boy, and Gumbo. The NFT streaming soundtrack will be available for purchase for $3 at www.e-nft.com beginning on September 21, 2021 at 5PM ET and will remain available for sale until 5PM ET on October 21, 2021.

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ATU co-owners, Om'Mas Keith and Adrian L. Miller, have announced that the Karen movie Soundtrack will be exclusively available on the www.e-nft.com platform.
Om'Mas Keith, who produced the Score is a Grammy Award-winning music producer, and current Secretary/Treasurer of the Recording Academy.
Keith is known for his work producing for Frank Ocean, Kanye and Jay-Z, and Erykah Badu, among others.
His partner at ATU, Grammy winning music producer/manager, Adrian L. Miller, is co-executive producer and music supervisor of Karen.

Positive Sentiment Unlocks New Potential for Sports Betting Providers

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last couple of years, the legal infrastructure in the United States has become much more accepting of sports betting. In fact, several states have actually passed legislation allowing businesses to provide sports betting services. Now, the industry has started to attract celebrity power. Earlier this week, sports-merchandise company Fanatics Inc. and Jay-Z have partnered on a bid for a mobile sports betting license in New York. According to a report by Bloomberg, Jay-Z also will not only join Fanatics Betting & Gaming's board of directors, but he'll also serve as the group's vice chairman. A filing with New York's gaming commission indicates that Jay-Z will "help attract new customers, engage existing sports bettors and expand the overall footprint of the Fanatics sportsbook." FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS), Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD), Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY), Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN), DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG)

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In fact, several states have actually passed legislation allowing businesses to provide sports betting services.
Earlier this week, sports-merchandise company Fanatics Inc. and Jay-Z have partnered on a bid for a mobile sports betting license in New York.
Under the terms of the deal, Sportradar will provide Bally's Interactive with access to its complete pre-match betting services, live betting services, and content solutions portfolio.
"Sportradar is proud to be working with Bally's Interactive," said Neale Deeley, Managing Director, US Betting, Sportradar.

ROC Title Marks Impressive First Half Of 2021

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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LAS VEGAS, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ROC Title, a full-service title and escrow company with locations in Nevada and Arizona, not only saw an impressive year-over-year revenue growth of 96% in the first half of 2021, but the company continues its national expansion and plans to be licensed in 40 states by the same time next year.

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LAS VEGAS, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ROC Title, a full-service title and escrow company with locations in Nevada and Arizona, not only saw an impressive year-over-year revenue growth of 96% in the first half of 2021, but the company continues its national expansion and plans to be licensed in 40 states by the same time next year.
The ROC Title team also gives back through local volunteerism and fundraisers and is a VAREP (Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals) sponsor.
ROC Title sets itself apart with a commitment to closing escrows on time and providing excellent customer service.
ROC Title was founded in 2015 and now operates six full-service offices across Nevada and Arizona.