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DNEG Launches DNEG IXP, a New Division Providing Immersive Experiences & Direct-to-Brand Creative Solutions

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Using the global capabilities and talent of the DNEG group, DNEG IXP (Immersive Experiences) delivers super-premium content in service of businesses, brands, and game publishers looking to craft breakthrough creative experiences across gaming, concerts and other live events, theme parks, retail, product launches, location-based experiences, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Using the global capabilities and talent of the DNEG group, DNEG IXP (Immersive Experiences) delivers super-premium content in service of businesses, brands, and game publishers looking to craft breakthrough creative experiences across gaming, concerts and other live events, theme parks, retail, product launches, location-based experiences, and more.
  • Combining an unmatched creative offering with a unique combination of market science, audience insight, technological leadership, and production excellence, DNEG IXP brings DNEG’s Academy Award-winning services to new audiences.
  • Businesses can work directly with DNEG IXP creatives and thinkers to create and deliver high-quality experiences that resonate with and engage their key audiences.
  • DNEG IXP, under Josh’s leadership, brings to the fore yet another way in which DNEG is transforming the future of storytelling.”

Beasley Broadcast Group Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue of $65.7 Million and Diluted EPS of $0.21

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) (“Beasley” or the “Company”), a multi-platform media company, today announced operating results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2023. For further information, the Company has posted a presentation to its website regarding the fourth quarter highlights and accomplishments that management will review on today’s conference call.

Key Points: 
  • Beasley reported fourth quarter operating income of $7.6 million, an increase of $39.3 million compared to an operating loss of $31.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) was $4.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $9.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Net revenues for the 2023 fourth quarter and full year decreased by $6.3 million and $9.3 million, respectively.
  • While macroeconomic pressures held fourth quarter digital revenue flat compared to the prior year, Beasley delivered meaningful full-year digital revenue growth, up 11.4% year-over-year.

Redpanda Skyrockets in FY24: 300% Revenue Growth, 179% Customer Growth and Industry-first Streaming Data Advancements

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Redpanda , the streaming data pioneer, today announced record results for its 2024 fiscal year.

Key Points: 
  • Redpanda , the streaming data pioneer, today announced record results for its 2024 fiscal year.
  • Redpanda Cloud BYOC deployments more than tripled during the year.
  • "We are now scaling up new use cases on our event streaming architecture without worrying about spiraling infrastructure costs.
  • “The hero of the Redpanda story has always been the builder, hacker and the doer, hands on keyboard, building the future,” said Alex Gallego, founder and CEO of Redpanda.

Southampton Football Club Recaps a Decade of Fan Support With Personalised Video Powered by Idomoo

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Southampton Football Club’s second annual personalised video campaign was more than a season in review — it covered a full decade of games for each fan.

Key Points: 
  • Southampton Football Club’s second annual personalised video campaign was more than a season in review — it covered a full decade of games for each fan.
  • Personalised data points included matches attended, goals seen, miles travelled and more, all seamlessly blended with video thanks to Idomoo ’s Next Generation Video Platform.
  • Each personalised video ended with a personal shoutout to the fan and, if relevant, a prompt to buy a Season Ticket.
  • “Southampton Football Club loves their fans, and that passion comes through in this video at a personal level, which is what makes it so shareable and so effective.”

Kingswood Capital Management and First Bev Complete Investment in G FUEL, Providing Capital for Growth

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Kingswood Capital Management and First Bev announced today a significant cash investment in G FUEL, the market leader in energy drinks targeting the 3+ billion global gamer community.

Key Points: 
  • Kingswood Capital Management and First Bev announced today a significant cash investment in G FUEL, the market leader in energy drinks targeting the 3+ billion global gamer community.
  • Alongside the investment, Bryan Crowley, formerly of ZenWTR, Soylent, Pabst Brewing Company, and Mars, Inc., was named by G FUEL as the company’s new CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116437732/en/
    New G FUEL CEO, Bryan Crowley (left) with G FUEL Founder, Clifford Morgan.
  • “Bryan, Kingswood, and First Bev all understand the incredible wealth of opportunity that exists with this brand,” said G FUEL Founder Clifford Morgan.

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III is Available Now

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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In addition to the game’s signature cinematic campaign missions, Modern Warfare III introduces Open Combat Missions, an innovation that offers many ways to play and gives players more choice.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the game’s signature cinematic campaign missions, Modern Warfare III introduces Open Combat Missions, an innovation that offers many ways to play and gives players more choice.
  • (Visit the Call of Duty Blog for more: Modern Warfare III Multiplayer Overview )
    Open World Zombies.
  • Modern Warfare III is available worldwide now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox® Series X|S, Xbox One®, and PC on Battle.net , Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service, and PC on Steam.
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is published by Activision.

AFL-CIO and Microsoft announce new tech-labor partnership on AI and the future of the workforce

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and Microsoft Corp. on Monday announced the formation of a new partnership to create an open dialogue to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) must anticipate the needs of workers and include their voices in its development and implementation. This partnership is the first of its kind between a labor organization and a technology company to focus on AI and will deliver on three goals: (1) sharing in-depth information with labor leaders and workers on AI technology trends; (2) incorporating worker perspectives and expertise in the development of AI technology; and (3) helping shape public policy that supports the technology skills and needs of frontline workers.

Key Points: 
  • "This partnership reflects a recognition of the critical role workers play in the development, deployment and regulation of AI and related technologies," said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler.
  • "The labor movement looks forward to partnering with Microsoft to expand workers' role in the creation of worker-centered design, workforce training and trustworthy AI practices.
  • "By working directly with labor leaders, we can help ensure that AI serves the country's workers," said Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft.
  • That's why Microsoft and the AFL-CIO have created this labor-tech partnership — to ensure workers have a voice in the process and that their needs are understood.

QYOU Media Reports Q3 FY 2023 Results

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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TORONTO, MUMBAI and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - QYOU Media Inc., (TSXV: QYOU) (OTCQB:QYOUF) a company operating in India and the United States producing and distributing content created by social media stars and digital content creators, is reporting financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, MUMBAI and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - QYOU Media Inc., (TSXV: QYOU) (OTCQB:QYOUF) a company operating in India and the United States producing and distributing content created by social media stars and digital content creators, is reporting financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Improved Net Loss: Net Loss for the three months ended September 30, 2023, decreased and improved by $193,311 or 9%.
  • Cash Balance: The Company concluded the period ended September 30, 2023 with cash of $1,701,511 as compared to September 30, 2022 cash of $3,077,769.
  • QYOU Media CEO and Co-Founder, Curt Marvis commented, "We keep moving the ball forward in what has clearly continued to be a really tough public markets environment, particularly for small and micro cap issuers.

Former Rockstar and Riot Developers Raise $5M USD for Bazooka Tango in Round Led by BITKRAFT Ventures

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bazooka Tango, a game studio led by former creators of Vainglory, Bo Daly and Stephan Sherman, has successfully raised $5 million USD in a funding round led by BITKRAFT Ventures, with participation from RW3 Ventures, Sfermion, 1Up Ventures, and others. The funds will be used to help grow the Bazooka Tango team, with strategic hires meant to bring to market new, in-development titles, as well as double down on the development of Shardbound, an immersive, multiplayer collectible tactics game built in collaboration with Immutable Games. 

Key Points: 
  • Shardbound is the upcoming project from Bazooka Tango - founded in March 2019 by Bo Daly and Stephan Sherman, veterans with extensive experience in AAA gaming heralding from Rockstar Games, Riot, Blizzard, and Activision.
  • "We are honored and humbled by the recognition Shardbound is receiving from gamers and investors alike," said Bo Daly, Founder and CEO at Bazooka Tango.
  • In addition, experienced game developers from 2K, Sledgehammer Games, Rainbow Studios, and Pocket Gems have also joined the Bazooka Tango team.
  • They are the perfect team to raise the bar again to bring core web2 gamers into the web3 space," said Scott Rupp, Founding General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures.

Activision Co-Founder Joins Mob Entertainment

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mob Entertainment, a rapidly-growing transmedia entertainment company, creators of the successful Poppy Playtime franchise and Huggy Wuggy global phenomena, reshaping the norms of today's media landscape, proudly announces the appointment of Alan Miller as Vice President of Analytics and Business Intelligence. A gaming industry icon, Miller's remarkable journey in the gaming world makes him an unparalleled asset to Mob Entertainment as he leads the charge into the future of data-driven gaming.

Key Points: 
  • A gaming industry icon, Miller's remarkable journey in the gaming world makes him an unparalleled asset to Mob Entertainment as he leads the charge into the future of data-driven gaming.
  • "Alan is a true gaming pioneer, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Mob Entertainment team," said Mob Entertainment CEO Zach Belanger.
  • Miller's impressive career and passion for gaming, combined with his focus on analytics, is set to steer Mob Entertainment towards unprecedented growth and innovation.
  • This is a new chapter for Mob Entertainment, one that promises to redefine the gaming landscape.