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Safety Shot is the Official Title Sponsor of Save our Musicians Foundation Special Night with Luke Bryan

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Safety Shot brand featured on ticketing page, booths and banners at the concert, plus live stage mentions during the event

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  • Safety Shot brand featured on ticketing page, booths and banners at the concert, plus live stage mentions during the event
    JUPITER, FL, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot Inc .
  • (Nasdaq: SHOT) today announced it is the official title sponsor of Save our Musicians event, “ A Special Private Evening with Luke Bryan ”, a charity concert event on November 18, 2023 in Jupiter, Florida.
  • Country superstar and American Idol judge Luke Bryan will be performing to raise money for the arts in public schools.
  • At the event, Safety Shot will be featured at dedicated booths, on banners, and will receive stage mentions during the performance.

1 Million Strong Celebrates a Year of Impact: Changing the Conversation around Recovery and Wellness, Starting with the Music Industry

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, 1 Million Strong, an impact initiative that's working to change the way people think about and approach addiction recovery, marks a significant milestone, celebrating its first anniversary. Over the past year, 1 Million Strong has united the music industry, artists, and fans to create inclusive sober spaces, encourage open conversations about recovery, and offer support for those impacted by addiction to ensure no one is left outside the gates. By 2025, 1 Million Strong aims to support 1 million people impacted by addiction through The Phoenix, a national sober active community that provides free and meaningful programming to anyone impacted by substance use, including those in recovery, anyone who chooses to live a sober lifestyle, and supporters of the movement.

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  • "1 Million Strong has ignited a shift – starting with the music industry – that elevates a markedly different mindset in how we dismantle isolation and replace shame with strength," said Colette Weintraub, Head of Stand Together Music.
  • "This movement brings festivals, fans, artists, and music industry leaders together, uniting to redefine norms and create a vibrant sense of community."
  • With 46.3 million Americans ages 12 and older facing a substance use disorder and 56% of music industry professionals citing problematic substance use, the 1 Million Strong movement is one that's much needed.
  • As National Recovery Month in September and Sober October approaches, along with the holiday season, the message of 1 Million Strong becomes even more essential.

Strong Growth in Vinyl Record Sales Drives Market for Luxury Music Memorabilia, Says Precious Sound

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Amid the huge popularity of streaming services, physical music such as vinyl records remain a testament to music fans' dedication to their favorite artists.

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  • Amid the huge popularity of streaming services, physical music such as vinyl records remain a testament to music fans' dedication to their favorite artists.
  • Thus, the vinyl record is no longer a medium of music, but rather a medium of connecting the artist to their fan base.
  • Beerli says that this trend in vinyl sales shows that there is a “premiumization” of vinyl records in the music industry.
  • Precious Sound works with artists and their management to create limited edition versions of their records, boasting exceptional sound quality and luxurious appearance.

Home Grown: University of West Georgia Awards Honorary Degree to Zac Brown

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles – including “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” – with Brown becoming a household name.

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  • Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning, Zac Brown Band has released numerous chart-topping albums and singles – including “Chicken Fried,” “Toes” and “Knee Deep” – with Brown becoming a household name.
  • “Awarding him this honorary doctorate instills a sense of pride in the institution for everyone in our university community.
  • “I am deeply honored and humbled to receive an honorary degree from the University of West Georgia,” Brown said.
  • Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, Southern rock group led by frontman, Zac Brown.

Phillips-Medisize and U-Turn Audio Turn Up the Volume on Tonearm Performance for Next-Gen Turntables

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

"The tonearm is basically the heart of the turntable," said Bob Hertig, president and CEO, U-Turn Audio.

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  • "The tonearm is basically the heart of the turntable," said Bob Hertig, president and CEO, U-Turn Audio.
  • The audiophiles and LP loyalists at U-Turn Audio realized that making its new tonearm from magnesium offered improved mechanical and physical properties over conventional materials.
  • To execute on its innovative tonearm concept, U-Turn Audio tapped the unique expertise of Phillips-Medisize, the largest magnesium injection molder in North America.
  • As a result, U-Turn Audio now is planning to ship the new tonearm on additional turntable models going forward.

Ghetto Kids: what's behind the moves of the Ugandan dance troupe that stormed the world

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

In fact, the dance group have been an internet sensation for some years already.

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  • In fact, the dance group have been an internet sensation for some years already.
  • They dance with contagious positive energy to hit songs with steps by leading choreographers and release videos on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

Who are Ghetto Kids?

    • Triplet Ghetto Kids are a part of a family of 30-odd children taken in by Kavuma Dauda.
    • Triplets Ghetto Kids was registered as a non-governmental organisation in 2013 following the dance troupe’s unexpected success with the homemade dance video to Sitya Loss by Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo.
    • Ghetto Kids have attracted the attention of leading choreographers who have worked with them.

Rise to fame

    • With steps by the internationally acclaimed Rwanda-born choreographer Sherrie Silver, the video reached 25 million views at the time.
    • Marimba Rija was the perfect choice to define the character of Ghetto Kids.
    • When combined with kuduro steps, Ghetto Kids’ dance shows exactly why we should “let them pass” – they’re here to stay!

Britain’s Got Talent performance

    • They mixed some traditional steps of these styles with a few other moves from the numerous fascinating dances of the Ugandan repertoire.
    • Add to this the personal facial and bodily interpretations of the young dancers and you have a mix that’s absolutely fresh.

What makes them unique

    • Their iconic moves reflect the flux of artistic and cultural influence that exists between sub-Saharan African countries.
    • A mix of self-confidence, irony and joyful optimism exude from all of their videos and performances.

Why they matter

    • A stranger funded his education and he promised himself he’d do the same for others; he started his foundation after graduating as a maths teacher.
    • Triplets Ghetto Kids are the expression of the need to convert historical weakness into strengths for the whole community.

Digital Content Creation Market to Hit $69.8 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global digital content creation market size is anticipated to reach USD 69.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global digital content creation market size is anticipated to reach USD 69.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
  • The segment is led by tools owing to their usage in digital marketing which will result in driving the use of digital content creation tools.
  • Read 182-page market research report, " Digital Content Creation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component, By Content Format (Textual, Graphical, Video, Audio), By Deployment, By Enterprise Size, By End-user, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030 ", published by Grand View Research.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the digital content creation market by component, content format, deployment, enterprise size, end-user, and region:
    Digital Content Creation Market - Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
    Digital Content Creation Market - Content Format Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

Digital Content Creation Market to Hit $69.8 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global digital content creation market size is anticipated to reach USD 69.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global digital content creation market size is anticipated to reach USD 69.8 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
  • The segment is led by tools owing to their usage in digital marketing which will result in driving the use of digital content creation tools.
  • Read 182-page market research report, " Digital Content Creation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component, By Content Format (Textual, Graphical, Video, Audio), By Deployment, By Enterprise Size, By End-user, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030 ", published by Grand View Research.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the digital content creation market by component, content format, deployment, enterprise size, end-user, and region:
    Digital Content Creation Market - Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
    Digital Content Creation Market - Content Format Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

Entertainment Mogul Vassal Benford and Industry Pioneer Torrel Harris Sr. Unite to Launch TBC Sports Entertainment

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vassal Benford, founder of The Benford Company (TBC), Torrel Harris Sr., founder and CEO of Unique Sports Management International (USMI), and Jarnell Stokes, former NBA player and CEO of Stoked Film Group, announced today their landmark partnership to diversify professional athletes' platforms through the launch of TBC Sports Entertainment (TBCSE). TBCSE is the trailblazing sports entertainment company that fuses film, television, Web3 and 4D holographic technology with athletes and their compelling stories. By bringing dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring projects to the big screen, TBCSE's ultimate goal is to depict relevant stories that captivate audiences worldwide, and provide players with ancillary sources of income well after their playing careers conclude.

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  • TBCSE is the trailblazing sports entertainment company that fuses film, television, Web3 and 4D holographic technology with athletes and their compelling stories.
  • For their debut project, TBCSE has acquired the life rights to produce a biopic about Basketball Hall of Famer, Spencer Haywood.
  • Benford is an entertainment mogul, record executive, film and music producer.
  • Most recently, Torrel has been inducted into the 2023 New York State Basketball Hall of Fame.

Digital Content Creation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component, By Content Format, By Deployment, By Enterprise Size, By End-user, By Region And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Digital Content Creation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component, By Content Format (Textual, Graphical, Video, Audio), By Deployment, By Enterprise Size, By End-user, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

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  • Digital Content Creation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component, By Content Format (Textual, Graphical, Video, Audio), By Deployment, By Enterprise Size, By End-user, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030
    The global digital content creation market size is anticipated to reach USD 69.8 billion by 2030.
  • The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2023 to 2030.
  • The segment is led by tools owing to their usage in digital marketing which will result in driving the use of digital content creation tools.
  • In terms of enterprise size, the large enterprise segment dominated the market with a share of 61.7% in 2022.