Gary Vaynerchuk

Gaming Lifestyle Powerhouse XSET Signs Esports Phenom and Creator Clix

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle brand, is thrilled to announce the signing of celebrated Fortnite Pro Player, Twitch Streamer, and creator of clothing brand Dr3amin, Cody "Clix" Conrod. More than a traditional signing, this groundbreaking, multi-year partnership represents a novel strategic alliance between gaming and lifestyle, further solidifying XSET's presence in both the Fortnite realm and in fashion.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle brand, is thrilled to announce the signing of celebrated Fortnite Pro Player, Twitch Streamer, and creator of clothing brand Dr3amin, Cody "Clix" Conrod.
  • Fast forward four years, and at 18 years old, Clix has risen to become the most-watched Fortnite streamer on Twitch while also ranking as the 27th most-followed creator.
  • At the announcement of the agency signing, Vaynerchuk called Clix the embodiment of "what the gaming creator economy is all about."
  • Cody "Clix" Conrod's journey continues to push the boundaries of gaming and esports, and this partnership with XSET redefines what is possible in the world of competitive gaming and lifestyle.

VEECON 2023: GARY VAYNERCHUK'S SUPER CONFERENCE WHICH CONVERGES POP CULTURE AND BUSINESS HEADS TO INDIANAPOLIS

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VeeCon, a super conference hosted by Serial Entrepreneur and Creator of VeeFriends Gary Vaynerchuk (aka GaryVee), is being held in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 18-20. The second annual event brings together more than 190 world-class speakers - including Fortune 500 CEOs, CMOs, popular culture icons and innovators - who are shaping the future of industry.

Key Points: 
  • More than 190 world-class CEOs, cultural tastemakers, and innovative thought leaders convene for a three day super conference organized by VeeFriends.
  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VeeCon , a super conference hosted by Serial Entrepreneur and Creator of VeeFriends Gary Vaynerchuk (aka GaryVee), is being held in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 18-20.
  • "I'm incredibly excited and grateful to bring a phenomenal line up of industry icons, business leaders, and brand partners to Indianapolis this week," said Vaynerchuk.
  • "Our event focuses on what matters for business – understanding shifts in consumer behavior, popular culture and the impact of technology on brands.

Gary Vaynerchuk Announces Investment In OpenFortune Media

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenFortune Media , one of the fastest-growing media platforms that delivers creative advertising via fortune cookies at 47,000 restaurants across the US, has announced an investment from entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenFortune Media , one of the fastest-growing media platforms that delivers creative advertising via fortune cookies at 47,000 restaurants across the US, has announced an investment from entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk.
  • The investment follows the successful partnership between OpenFortune and VeeFriends, an NFT project around meaningful intellectual property and an extraordinary community launched by Vaynerchuk.
  • The success of the campaign convinced Vaynerchuk that OpenFortune was onto something special due to its scale, reach, and ability to create real engagement on social media.
  • Underpriced attention lies in nascent, not yet fully understood media platforms, which Vaynerchuk believes have the opportunity to become massive media companies.

FIRST ROUND OF VEECON 2023 SPEAKERS AND OPENING NIGHT HEADLINE ENTERTAINER ARE ANNOUNCED BY GARY VAYNERCHUK AND VEEFRIENDS

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Serial entrepreneur, founder and creator of VeeFriends, Gary Vaynerchuk announces today rap icon Busta Rhymes will headline Thursday's opening night entertainment at VeeCon 2023 on May 18. Additionally, Vaynerchuk revealed the growing lineup of entrepreneurs, artists, and influencers from around the world who will participate in speeches, panels, and fireside chats about business, innovation, technology, marketing, and pop culture at the multi-day super conference held at TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on May 18-20, 2023.

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  • "I'm super excited to announce the first names of the VeeCon 2023 speakers," said Vaynerchuk.
  • I'm also extremely excited about the names we haven't announced yet as this year's event is going to be bigger and bolder than 2022."
  • VeeCon 2023 is the second annual NFT-ticketed conference hosted by Vaynerchuk and VeeFriends.
  • Throughout the event, VeeCon attendees have the opportunity to participate in programming about business, marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, ideas, creativity, and competition.

VeeFriends Launches Collectible Characters Exclusively for Macy's and Toys"R"Us

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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VeeFriends, created by serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, will launch its first-ever limited series of collectible characters exclusively at Macy's and Toys"R"Us.

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  • VeeFriends, created by serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, will launch its first-ever limited series of collectible characters exclusively at Macy's and Toys"R"Us.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221004005304/en/
    VeeFriends Launches Collectible Characters Exclusively for Macy's and ToysRUs (Photo: Business Wire)
    VeeFriends was developed around characters, all of which Vaynerchuk imagined, created, and drew himself, with traits that he admires and believes will lead to happiness and success.
  • Vaynerchuk curated the ten special characters out of the 283 characters in VeeFriends for this first collection.
  • The thought that VeeFriends will be in Macy's and Toys"R"Us simultaneously is incredible," said Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO & Creator of VeeFriends.

DattoCon22 Returns In-Person to Washington, D.C. With Over 2,500 Attendees Expected

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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MIAMI, September 12, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kaseya, the leading global provider of unified IT management and security software for managed service providers (MSPs) and mid-market enterprises (MMEs), opened DattoCon today in person following a three-year pandemic-induced hiatus. The conference, expected to attract over 2500 attendees, will be held September 11-13th at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola will be joined by leaders from Datto to articulate the strategic direction of Datto and unveil a host of innovations, including the latest additions to the security portfolio available for Datto Partners to offer to their customers.

Key Points: 
  • Vaynerchuk is the chairman of VaynerX, CEO of Vayner Media and the creator and CEO of VeeFriends.
  • Renowned YouTuber, and former NASA engineer, Mark B. Rober, will also take the stage.
  • At NASA, he worked on the Curiosity rover, and also spent some time at Apple as product designer.
  • Attendees will also be able to participate in various learning opportunities, from bootcamps and track pathways to peer forums and breakouts.

Cava Discovery Week Adds Sparkle to September in New York City

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Cava Discovery Week returns to New York City with over 20 different participating locations across the city running a variety of limited-time offers, tasting flights, specialty Cava cocktails and food and wine pairings, and innovative in-person events for their Cava-loving clientele. The campaign will run from Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 25.

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  • Bubbly Monday: Cava Discovery Week Edition Monday, September 19, 8:00 p.m. EST.
  • Cava CocktailsTuesday, September 20, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST at 390 Social, Cava Discovery Week partner location.
  • Special Cava and food pairing dinner at Cava Discovery Week partner restaurant, Huertas.
  • Cava.

Ethey Group, Canada's Leading Sustainable Food Producer Announces New Partners, Puppy Gang Fresh Foods and Blank Slate Wellness

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethey Group is a collective on a mission to change the Canadian food and beverage space, offering sustainable and eco-friendly production and co-packing options. Ethey Foods, the flagship brand of the ethey Group, launched last year and is Canada's #1 zero-waste food delivery service.  Now, ethey Group has expanded its focus and has started bringing new brands into the group, helping make these businesses reach a national audience on a sustainable platform. The two newest brands are Puppy Gang Fresh Foods and Blank Slate Wellness.

Key Points: 
  • Ethey Foods , the flagship brand of the ethey Group, launched last year and is Canada's #1 zero-waste food delivery service.
  • The two newest brands are Puppy Gang Fresh Food s and Blank Slate Wellness .
  • Puppy Gang Fresh Foods provides nutritious human grade dog food delivery across Canada, and focuses on improving dog's lives through whole foods.
  • Blank Slate is the only sustainable Canadian cold-pressed juice infused with adaptogens and live vegan probiotics.

GARY VAYNERCHUK & VEEFRIENDS UNITE THE WEB3 COMMUNITY IN MINNEAPOLIS AT VEECON, THE FIRST NFT-TICKETED SUPER CONFERENCE

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, May 19th, VeeCon 2022 will kick off in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at U.S. Bank Stadium. VeeCon is the first-of-its-kind NFT ticketed event hosted by serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and VeeFriends. Attendees will experience an extraordinary lineup of speakers, including icons in business, music, art, Web3, sports and popular culture. A mix of keynote speeches, innovative and educational talks, panels, and interviews will be spread across several stages in the stadium, bringing the Web3 community together.

Key Points: 
  • VeeCon is the first-of-its-kind NFT ticketed event hosted by serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and VeeFriends.
  • VeeFriends is Gary Vaynerchuk's NFT project inspired by his desire to build a community around his creative and business endeavors using NFT technology.
  • VeeFriends Series 1 launched in May 2021, with Vaynerchuk creating, designing, and drawing each of the 268 VeeFriends for a collection of 10,255 tokens.
  • By owning VeeFriends NFTs, collectors immediately become part of the VeeFriends community and gain access to VeeCon 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Gary Vaynerchuk to Purchase Fire-Tier Ownership NFT Allotment for Triplets

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the BIG3 announced that Serial entrepreneur and Investor Gary Vaynerchuk has agreed to purchase 25 Fire-Tier editions of the 2019 Championship Winning Triplets, receiving ownership-like value and utility in the team. This purchase follows the recent announcement that NFT Community DeGods has also purchased all 25 Fire-Tier editions of Killer 3's and Vaynerchuk's NFT project of VeeFriends which has generated $153 Million in trading.

Key Points: 
  • This purchase follows the recent announcement that NFT Community DeGods has also purchased all 25 Fire-Tier editions of Killer 3's and Vaynerchuk's NFT project of VeeFriends which has generated $153 Million in trading.
  • He is equally innovative, forward-thinking, and quick to embrace change and we know he will be an ideal partner for the Triplets."
  • Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, and serves as the Chairman of VaynerX,the CEO of VaynerMedia and the Creator & CEO of VeeFriends.
  • Whether its emerging artists, esports, NFT investing or digital communications, Gary understandshow to bring brand relevance to the forefront.