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Safety Shot Taps Music and Film Industry Veteran Jordan Schur as New President and Company Board Member

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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JUPITER, FL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) (the “Company” or “Safety Shot”), a pioneer in innovative well-being solutions, is excited to announce that American entrepreneur, record executive, and film producer Jordan Schur has been appointed as President of the Company. Schur will also join the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • With tremendous success throughout a storied career in the music and film industries, Schur aims to significantly boost brand awareness for Safety Shot.
  • JUPITER, FL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) (the “Company” or “Safety Shot”), a pioneer in innovative well-being solutions, is excited to announce that American entrepreneur, record executive, and film producer Jordan Schur has been appointed as President of the Company.
  • “I am honored to join the Safety Shot team and to accelerate the next stage of growth for Safety Shot.
  • In 2006 Schur founded Los Angeles-based Suretone Entertainment, an independent full-service entertainment company that has consistently impacted culture in music, film, and television.

First Responders Children’s Foundation Invites Children of First Responders To Apply for Scholarships

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The program awards scholarships to children of first responders who are pursuing post-secondary education at college, trade school or post-graduate programs.

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  • The program awards scholarships to children of first responders who are pursuing post-secondary education at college, trade school or post-graduate programs.
  • The Scholarship Program, now in its 22nd year, provides financial assistance to children whose parent serves or has served as a first responder.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic merit and achievements such as demonstrated leadership and volunteer activities benefiting the community.
  • The families of these brave heroes deserve our support, and we owe it to them to provide scholarships so that their children can reach their full potential,” said Jillian Crane, President and CEO of First Responders Children's Foundation.

Perfect Moment Reports Fiscal Q3 2024 Results

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Perfect Moment total followers across social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, exceeded 343,000 by quarter-end up nearly 20% since the end of the same year-ago quarter —and currently totals more than 379,000 making Perfect Moment one of the world’s most followed luxury ski brands.

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  • Perfect Moment total followers across social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, exceeded 343,000 by quarter-end up nearly 20% since the end of the same year-ago quarter —and currently totals more than 379,000 making Perfect Moment one of the world’s most followed luxury ski brands.
  • The total social audience reached by content posted by U.S. and U.K. key opinion leaders (KOLs) about Perfect Moment was more than 166.8 million during the period.
  • Featured on the front cover of Modern Luxury Aspen’s Holiday 2023/Winter 2024 issue, featuring model Kate Love wearing exclusively Perfect Moment.
  • “Our fiscal third quarter represented a special transitional period for Perfect Moment, as we prepared for our NYSE American IPO, onboarded new talent and senior team leaders, and increased our focus on eCommerce sales,” commented Perfect Moment CEO, Mark Buckley.

Universal Music Group and Spotify Expand Strategic Relationship

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --, March 28, 2024 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music-based entertainment and Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service today announced an expansion of their strategic relationship that will further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences across the platform for UMG's family of artists and songwriters.

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  • To start, UMG artists will have the ability to share teasers of upcoming music on Spotify to increase fan engagement and pre-save activity before a new release.
  • Additionally, a new agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) will enable Spotify to distribute music videos in the US, enabling deeper experiences with the songs, the artists, and the songwriters.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO UMG: "We're excited to broaden our relationship with Spotify through the introduction of new content offerings and collaborations that will bring deeper 'social music' experiences to the platform.
  • We're always striving to expand opportunities for UMG artists and songwriters to elevate engagement with their fans, especially in the introduction of new music and artist-centric initiatives.

Universal Music Group and Spotify Expand Strategic Relationship

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music-based entertainment and Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service today announced an expansion of their strategic relationship that will further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences across the platform for UMG's family of artists and songwriters.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif. and STOCKHOLM, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world-leader in music-based entertainment and Spotify, the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service today announced an expansion of their strategic relationship that will further amplify music discovery and social interaction and enhance fan experiences across the platform for UMG's family of artists and songwriters.
  • To start, UMG artists will have the ability to share teasers of upcoming music on Spotify to increase fan engagement and pre-save activity before a new release.
  • Additionally, a new agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) will enable Spotify to distribute music videos in the US, enabling deeper experiences with the songs, the artists, and the songwriters.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO UMG: "We're excited to broaden our relationship with Spotify through the introduction of new content offerings and collaborations that will bring deeper 'social music' experiences to the platform.

HYBE AND UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE NEW GLOBAL ALLIANCE

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HYBE today announced an expanded long-term agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), providing them exclusive distribution rights across HYBE music for the next 10 years. The agreement gives HYBE's roster of groundbreaking artists and successful labels access to UMG's leading global network.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HYBE today announced an expanded long-term agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), providing them exclusive distribution rights across HYBE music for the next 10 years.
  • Under the partnership, UMG will further collaborate with HYBE's global superfan platform Weverse, bringing more of a direct connection between UMG artists and their fandom.
  • UMG is an iconic music company and together with HYBE, the potential is endless.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said, "Chairman Bang, Scooter Braun and Jiwon Park have brought an innovative and progressive vision to the industry that underscores music's global power.

PRO-TEK VAULTS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF PROTECTING FILM & DIGITAL CONTENT HISTORY

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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"A multitude of film and digital formats have been created over the past 30 years and PRO-TEK has been there to support our customers' growing needs," said Doug Sylvester, CEO.

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  • "A multitude of film and digital formats have been created over the past 30 years and PRO-TEK has been there to support our customers' growing needs," said Doug Sylvester, CEO.
  • Through this process, high-profile archive content was remastered and re-released for new commercial opportunities.
  • "We also worked with them to restore classic music videos from Johnny Cash, Bon Jovi, The Cranberries and more.
  • "No audio or video content lasts forever without being properly stored—even digital formats are subject to degradation over time.

Universal Music Group Named to Fast Company's Annual List of World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This marks the second time in five years that UMG has been named to the exclusive list – a first for any major music company. This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations and setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .
  • This marks the second time in five years that UMG has been named to the exclusive list – a first for any major music company.
  • "While many music industry veterans greeted the arrival of generative AI last year with dread, Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music company, saw opportunity.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

Universal Music Group Named to Fast Company's Annual List of World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. This marks the second time in five years that UMG has been named to the exclusive list – a first for any major music company. This year's list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations and setting new standards and achieving remarkable milestones in all sectors of the economy.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .
  • This marks the second time in five years that UMG has been named to the exclusive list – a first for any major music company.
  • "While many music industry veterans greeted the arrival of generative AI last year with dread, Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music company, saw opportunity.
  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.

Tencent Music Entertainment Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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For example, we renewed multi-year strategic cooperation with Universal Music Group to provide users with ongoing access to its world-class music catalog with expanded privileges.

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  • For example, we renewed multi-year strategic cooperation with Universal Music Group to provide users with ongoing access to its world-class music catalog with expanded privileges.
  • Capitalized on rising live music opportunities by hosting a growing number of offline music events in multi-faceted performance formats in 2023.
  • Effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of 2023 was 17.3% compared to 12.2% in the same period of 2022.
  • [2] Starting from the first quarter of 2023, online music MAUs include unique mobile and certain IoT devices.