Guy Oseary

Community, the SMS Engagement Platform, Secures $25MM in Funding to Fuel Its Rapid Growth and Expansion

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Community , the SMS engagement platform that connects businesses, brands, political & public figures, celebrities, musicians, and creators to their audiences at scale, today announced $25 million in funding.

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  • Community , the SMS engagement platform that connects businesses, brands, political & public figures, celebrities, musicians, and creators to their audiences at scale, today announced $25 million in funding.
  • By offering a personalized 10-digit number, the company was among the first to create a hyper-personalized conversational SMS experience for its customers- free of social algorithm interference, spam, and ads.
  • This momentum led to an expansion to enterprise and Fortune 500 companies like McDonalds.
  • In mid 2022, Robert Wolf, CEO of 32 Advisors and former UBS Americas CEO & Chairman, became Executive Chairman of Community.

Innovative Packaging Solution Cruz Foam Advances Manufacturing with the Support of New Investors

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CRUZ FOAM, Inc., a circular materials company, today announced several significant developments in the company's transition to commercialization, including the opening of a major production facility and the addition of two new investors, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary's SOUNDWaves. DiCaprio and Kutcher also join as advisors.

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  • On a mission to replace traditional petroleum-based protective packaging with a certified compostable alternative, Cruz Foam is scaling production to meet the demands of corporate partners.
  • The larger facility will be used for scaled production of Cruz Foam, while the R&D lab will continue to innovate and create novel applications.
  • "Cruz Foam is taking a major step in reducing the environmental impact of the supply chain industry," said Leonardo DiCaprio.
  • Cruz Foam is a circular materials company that produces ASTM certified compostable, protective packaging foam, and other eco-friendly solutions that offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based products.

Madonna and Warner Music Group Announce Milestone, Career-Spanning Partnership

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Monday, August 16, 2021

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Madonna and Warner Music Group today announced a milestone, career-spanning global partnership that includes a new agreement for her entire recorded music catalog.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Madonna and Warner Music Group today announced a milestone, career-spanning global partnership that includes a new agreement for her entire recorded music catalog.
  • This partnership marks the revitalization of a decades-long relationship with Warner that began with the release ofMadonna'sdebut single in 1982.
  • Madonna said: "Since the very beginning, Warner Music Group has helped bring my music and vision to all my fans around the world with the utmost care and consideration.
  • My partner Sara Zambreno and I are working closely with Warner Music Group to bring new life to these iconic works."

WENEW, New NFT Venture Co-Founded by Famed Digital Artist Beeple, Aims to Redefine How We Relate to Iconic Moments

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Brokered by Endeavor's IMG, the first release is in partnership with the most iconic tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon, and will celebrate Andy Murray's historic win in 2013.

Key Points: 
  • Brokered by Endeavor's IMG, the first release is in partnership with the most iconic tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon, and will celebrate Andy Murray's historic win in 2013.
  • Select sales will come with a once-in-a-lifetime experience from dinner with a favorite artist to a one-on-one game with an all-star athlete.
  • TIME will serve as a curation partner for WENEW and will help identify the most iconic moments in culture to release on the platform.
  • WENEW is the brainchild of artist Mike Winkelmann, known as "Beeple," and co-founders Michael Figge, Guy Oseary and Tim Smith.

WENEW, New NFT Venture Co-Founded by Famed Digital Artist Beeple, Aims to Redefine How We Relate to Iconic Moments

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 24, 2021

Brokered by Endeavor's IMG, the first release is in partnership with the most iconic tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon, and will celebrate Andy Murray's historic win in 2013.

Key Points: 
  • Brokered by Endeavor's IMG, the first release is in partnership with the most iconic tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon, and will celebrate Andy Murray's historic win in 2013.
  • Select sales will come with a once-in-a-lifetime experience from dinner with a favorite artist to a one-on-one game with an all-star athlete.
  • TIME will serve as a curation partner for WENEW and will help identify the most iconic moments in culture to release on the platform.
  • WENEW is the brainchild of artist Mike Winkelmann, known as "Beeple," and co-founders Michael Figge, Guy Oseary and Tim Smith.

DanceOn Teams Up with Sia, Diplo & Labrinth (LSD) for the #PlayThatAudio Challenge

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Monday, July 2, 2018

LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DanceOn , the leading digital programmer for dance entertainment, today announced it is teaming up with Sia, Diplo & Labrinth to find the best choreography to their new hit 'Audio'.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DanceOn , the leading digital programmer for dance entertainment, today announced it is teaming up with Sia, Diplo & Labrinth to find the best choreography to their new hit 'Audio'.
  • Beginning immediately, DanceOn will tap its digital community of top tier dancers, choreographers, and fans to submit videos for consideration in the global, social-first #PlayThatAudio challenge.
  • The #PlayThatAudio contest aims to find unique choreography to the trackAudio.
  • DanceOn is the leading programming brand for music and dance entertainment reaching digital natives.The company was founded by CEOAmanda Taylor along with Madonna, Guy Oseary and Allen DeBevoise.For more information, visit www.danceon.com .