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VCI Global Announces Plans to Accelerate Revenue Growth and Advance AI Innovations

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

These New York and London offices will be led by the recently appointed Group Executive Director, Marco Baccanello.

Key Points: 
  • These New York and London offices will be led by the recently appointed Group Executive Director, Marco Baccanello.
  • He is an accomplished Corporate Finance and Private Equity executive, specializing in advising fast growing technology companies on financing, growth strategies and merger and acquisitions.
  • The management is confident that these expansion plans will fuel accelerated revenue growth as the business continues to expand.
  • VCI Global’s AI R&D Center aims to nurture potential unicorn businesses, enhancing its future value proposition.

PDP’s RIFFMASTER Pre-orders Start Now!

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Fans who pre-order the RIFFMASTER at www.PDP.com can also secure their chance at winning the RIFFMASTER’s 500-piece, limited-edition pickguard gift with purchase.

Key Points: 
  • Fans who pre-order the RIFFMASTER at www.PDP.com can also secure their chance at winning the RIFFMASTER’s 500-piece, limited-edition pickguard gift with purchase.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321466452/en/
    PDP’s RIFFMASTER Pre-Orders Start Now and Gamers Worldwide Can Prepare to Rock-On for the RIFFMASTER’s April Launch.
  • Every aspect of the RIFFMASTER design is informed by PDP’s rich heritage in rhythm-based gaming, including a nod to the past with backwards compatibility.
  • RIFFMASTER is compatible with Rock Band 4; with anticipated compatibility with Fortnite Festival as soon as Rock Band 4 guitars are supported.

Nintendo Celebrates MAR10 Day With Games, Movie News and a Variety of Mario-Themed Activities

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311148081/en/
    Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door arrives on the Nintendo Switch family of systems on May 23.
  • The witty and whimsical RPG arrives on the Nintendo Switch system twenty years after its original debut on Nintendo GameCube.
  • * In honor of MAR10 Day, Nintendo is offering twice the fun with the Nintendo Switch Online 14-Day Free Trial Membership (typically 7 days), available now through March 17 on My Nintendo .
  • Watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

LITTLEST PET SHOP CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE BOBBLE BY ENCOURAGING FANS ACROSS THE GLOBE TO 'BOBBLE TO THE BEAT'

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LITTLEST PET SHOP, one of the most well-known collectible toy brands in history, released a call to action to fans around the world to 'unleash the bobble'. In celebration of the franchise's long-anticipated return to retail in January – this is sure to be the "Year of the Bobble"! Debuting last week with a pop-up performance at Toys"R"Us at Macy's Herald Square, Macy's flagship location in New York City, the Bobble to the Beat social campaign encourages kids and kidults alike to showcase their dancing skills and bobble along with LITTLEST PET SHOP wherever they are, featuring custom choreography alongside an original LITTLEST PET SHOP brand anthem. 

Key Points: 
  • Ultimately, we hope to inspire kids of all ages to let down their guard and unleash their own 'bobble' with us and LITTLEST PET SHOP!"
  • The first series in Generation 7 features a wide range of new characters to collect and cherish, available within LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Surprise Singles, LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Pairs, and LITTLEST PET SHOP Pet Trios assortments, Play Packs and Playsets.
  • To further the LITTLEST PET SHOP experience , Roblox players can also bobble with the brand on the global immersive platform, which will debut a custom bobble dance emote available in-game starting today!
  • For more information about the LITTLEST PET SHOP brand and product line, visit LittlestPetShop.com .

Make-A-Wish and celebrity wish granters announce goal to recruit 1 million people to become "WishMakers"

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The wishes that Make-A-Wish grants wouldn't be possible without the support of countless "WishMakers" such as donors, volunteers, corporate partners, community advocates and more. "WishMakers" – a term for anyone who steps up to take action for wish kids – are everywhere, but more "WishMakers" are needed in order for Make-A-Wish to achieve its lofty goal to bring the life-changing impact of a wish to every eligible child. Today, WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes and the Impractical Jokers, who have helped grant wishes, and Make-A-Wish America President and CEO Leslie Motter formally launched "WishMakers Wanted," a global campaign with the stated intent to recruit 1 million people worldwide to sign up as "WishMakers" between now and the end of World Wish Month (April). People can sign up to become a "WishMaker" at wishmaker.org.

Key Points: 
  • Wish kids and wish alumni (i.e., former wish recipients) were also on hand to share their stories and represent for all the families whose lives have been forever changed thanks to "WishMakers."
  • In fact, two wish kids had their wishes to meet the Impractical Jokers come true in conjunction with the event.
  • "When a wish is granted, it changes everyone involved, and we are eager for our 'WishMakers' to experience and feel first-hand the power and hope that come with a wish."
  • In addition, throughout the month, celebrity supporters will share the reasons why they grant wishes on social media and encourage others to join them to help Make-A-Wish reach the 1 million "WishMaker" goal.

Truth Social: why Donald Trump’s social media ‘meme stock’ surged and fell by over US$1 billion within a week

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, went public on Tuesday March 26.

Key Points: 
  • Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, went public on Tuesday March 26.
  • Shares in parent company Trump Media & Technology Group surged 15% after its first day of trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, adding US$1.1 billion (£876 million) to the company’s value.
  • It appears that the Trump Media stock is yet another example of a so-called “meme stock”, whose popularity is driven by social media activities and memes posted on various platforms, such as Truth Social.

Meme stock explained

  • Read more:
    From GameStop to crypto: how to protect yourself from meme stock mania

    The Trump media stock is undoubtedly appealing to his loyal supporters, who appear to have fuelled the surge in price.

  • But meme stocks may attract a broader range of investors due to the social media hype.
  • That is why it is important to understand that investing in any meme stock or “meme coin” is a risky endeavour.
  • Surges in price that cannot be explained by any company fundamentals are called asset price bubbles.

How long do meme stock surges last?

  • This is because the price of a meme stock tends to simply fluctuate after the initial surge.
  • Trump Media stock plummets within a week of going public Only the long-term growth potential of an asset should be assessed to generate somewhat stable returns in the future.
  • However, the long-term stock performance is rarely assessed when it comes to meme stocks, as investors in these stocks tend to have a very short investment horizon.

Exercising caution

  • Yet there is still no clarity in regulation or consumer protection, and there has been no regulatory response to concerns about the environmental impacts of Bitcoin mining.
  • But recent research that I conducted with my colleagues shows that retail investors generally do not care.
  • Understanding that crypto is “unsustainable” and “somewhat unethical” does not decrease the odds of investing in crypto assets among retail investors.


Larisa Yarovaya is affiliated with the British Blockchain Association.

Take a Warp Pipe Down Memory Lane This MAR10 Day with Special Events and Missions Featuring Classic Mario Games

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Challenge friends and family to classic games like Super Mario Bros. on NES and Super Mario World on Super NES with Nintendo Switch Online.

Key Points: 
  • Challenge friends and family to classic games like Super Mario Bros. on NES and Super Mario World on Super NES with Nintendo Switch Online.
  • To enter, you must participate in the Tournament in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game during the Tournament Period.
  • Play games featuring Mario and friends and receive free Mario-themed items, while supplies last.
  • Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

GAME ON! POWERA TO LAUNCH OFFICIAL LICENSED FORTNITE GAMING ACCESSORIES

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerA, a global leader in enhancing interactive entertainment with officially licensed gaming accessories, today announced a partnership with Epic Games to launch Fortnite-themed video game accessories. The initial PowerA x Fortnite-branded Collection showcases captivating designs featuring beloved Fortnite characters, Peely and Midas, for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S respectively.

Key Points: 
  • Similar to other feature-packed PowerA Enhanced Nintendo Switch Controllers, the Peely Controller stands out with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing up to 30 hours per charge.
  • "With over 500M registered accounts worldwide and growing, it's no secret that Fortnite remains a top game on all platforms.
  • The PowerA x Fortnite Collection embodies an exciting fusion of innovation, design, and the captivating universe of Fortnite.
  • As Epic Games' partner for this venture, we are thrilled to unveil an exceptional range of gaming accessories poised to enhance the gaming journey for fans across the globe," expresses Akio Strasser, Senior Global Marketing Director at PowerA.

Over 60% of Retailers See Customer Satisfaction Spikes, With Costco, H-E-B, and Publix Leading the Way, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Chewy's multichannel customer support also shines, and the site is a leader in this area amid a competitive field.

Key Points: 
  • Chewy's multichannel customer support also shines, and the site is a leader in this area amid a competitive field.
  • Macy’s and Costco top general merchandise retailers, but Target has its sights fixed on the leaders
    Customer satisfaction with general merchandise retailers climbs 3% to an ACSI score of 77.
  • Customer satisfaction with specialty retailers stays pat at an ACSI score of 79.
  • This study scores six retail industries — online retailers, general merchandise retailers, specialty retailers, drugstores, supermarkets, and gas stations — as well as consumer shipping and the U.S.

KBRA Releases CREFC January Conference 2024 – Day 1 Recap

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

KBRA releases its Day 1 recap of the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) January Conference 2024.

Key Points: 
  • KBRA releases its Day 1 recap of the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) January Conference 2024.
  • The organization, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, returned to Miami for its annual January conference.
  • Keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author Ben Mezrich discussed the GameStop short squeeze that inspired the movie Dumb Money.
  • There were also individual CREFC forums with insights from multifamily lenders, issuers, and portfolio lenders.