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Rypplzz Raises $3M in Seed Funding to Scale Its Disruptive Geospatial Technology Platform

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rypplzz, creators of Interlife®, a multi-patented geo-location platform, today announced that it has raised $3 million in seed funding, led by sports technology investment firm KB Partners, with participation from Triptyq Capital. The funding round brings the company's total capital raised to $6.8 million.

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To keep up with demand, Rypplzz will use the funding to further scale its product and grow its team, with a particular focus on hiring more technical staff.
As the company moves into the commercialization phase, it is gearing up for a wave of new deployments.
In the past year, Rypplzz has run several successful pilot programs, enhanced its technology, and has formed strategic alliances with some of the key players in its target industry.
Rypplzz also collaborated with music artist Grimes, who leveraged the technology to host the first-ever Augmented Reality Art Rave at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami.

Rypplzz Launches from Stealth with Pre-seed Funding to Accelerate Adoption of Breakthrough Geospatial Technology

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rypplzz, creators of Interlife®, a multi-patented geo-location platform, today announced $3M in pre-seed funding from a group of investors including Deal Box Ventures, Fulcrom Investing and Innovative Venture Partners to accelerate adoption of its breakthrough geospatial mapping technology that connects the digital-physical world with greater precision than ever before.

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Rypplzz technology will power groundbreaking AR-based fan experiences, precise wayfinding and traffic analytics, geotargeting and a host of tech-enabled crowd management capabilities.
"Rypplzz' technology will be instrumental in modernizing the stadium experience as well as creating new revenue streams for the clubs and venues."
"Rypplzz addresses an enormous marketing opportunity to leverage geospatial mapping for a host of compelling use cases.
Rypplzz recently partnered with the musician Grimes, who leveraged the technology to host the first-ever Augmented Reality Art Rave at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami.

ZAZA Announces Surprise Festival Seeking to Revolutionize the Artist and Fan Experience

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZAZA Festival, the most anticipated new festival celebrating global music culture, is coming to Bader Field in Atlantic City on July 15th and 16th 2023. The inaugural ZAZA Festival will feature performances by Latto, DaBaby, Afro B, Coco Jones, DJ Aktive, Freeway, Beanie Sigel, DJ Diamond Kuts, M11SON, Nisa F, Junius Bervine, Titus Showers, Jermaine Dolly and Mona Mee – with more top artists to be announced.

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Just as artists drop surprise albums, the first ZAZA Festival will launch in 31 days to bring top artists of the moment to their fans – right now.
This immersive music event will connect artists and fans through cutting-edge technology like never before," said Joe Callahan, ZAZA Festival Founding Partner.
Fans should visit zazamusicfestivals.com for information about the festival and artist lineup, with more information about the virtual experience to come.
For more information about ZAZA Festivals go to zazamusicfestivals.com and follow @zazafestivals on Instagram for the latest lineup announcements and festival news.

JOYY Reports First Quarter 2023 Results: Sustained Growth in Profitability and Users

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

JOYY's total revenues in the first quarter of 2023 were US$583.6 million, including US$467.9 million of revenue from BIGO.

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JOYY's total revenues in the first quarter of 2023 were US$583.6 million, including US$467.9 million of revenue from BIGO.
JOYY's global average mobile MAUs grew by 1.9% quarter over quarter, with Bigo Live's MAUs increasing by 19.0% year over year.
During the first quarter, Bigo Live sustained its double-digit user growth momentum for the fourth consecutive quarter, with its MAUs increasing by 19.0% year-over-year to 37.7 million.
Growth was observed across several key regions, with 7.3% growth in Europe, 13.2% growth in the Middle East, and 23.6% growth in Southeast Asia and other emerging markets, year over year.

CREWFARE LAUNCHES WITH THE FIRST & ONLY TRULY SEAMLESS WAY TO BOOK EVENT TRAVEL & EXPERIENCES, AHEAD OF STAR-STUDDED SUMMER FESTIVAL LINEUPS

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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MIAMI, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crewfare today announced the global launch of the first truly integrated, seamless and social way for people to book event travel. Powered by industry-leading technology and a user-friendly digital interface, Crewfare arrives on the scene as event tourism continues to grow among Millennials and Gen Z, and staffing/employment for concerts and events in the U.S. grew nearly 10% in 20231. Crewfare is poised to further ignite the event tourism boom, making it easier for those who attend events and work events to book their travel.

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Crewfare is poised to further ignite the event tourism boom, making it easier for those who attend events and work events to book their travel.
Crewfare is founded and led by entrepreneurs and disruptors reshaping the events and entertainment industries for a new generation.
"Crewfare was born from the lack of tech-forward, easy-to-navigate options available to manage event travel," said van Esso.
Crewfare allows event organizers to monetize their attendees' travel with bespoke solutions, including white-label booking pages powered by Crewfare.

BELVEDERE VODKA RECLAIMS THE NIGHT WITH A LIMITED-EDITION MIAMI BOTTLE, DEBUTING AT MIAMI'S ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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MIAMI, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Belvedere Vodka introduces its newest limited-edition offering: Belvedere Miami, a stunning bottle inspired by the coastal lifestyle of one of America's most iconic cities. Just in time for Miami Music Week, the show-stopping bottle will be officially introduced at Ultra Music Festival this weekend.

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Just in time for Miami Music Week, the show-stopping bottle will be officially introduced at Ultra Music Festival this weekend.
Belvedere is on a mission to reclaim the night, and with its vibrant array of limited-edition bottlings, the luxury vodka is bringing its energy and excitement to some of the world's most legendary party destinations.
Belvedere's Miami Edition is the brand's first limited-edition offering to be inspired by a U.S. destination, with previous editions including Ibiza, Mykonos and Côte d'Azur.
Belvedere will also be releasing a 1L variation of the Miami bottle, launching in mid-April at local retail and key accounts.

Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMA) Set To Light-Up Miami During Miami Music Week (MMW) 2023 at The Fontainebleau Miami Beach

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Monday, February 27, 2023

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MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coming out strong in time for Miami Music Week 2023, the highly anticipated Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMA) event returns to Miami at the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Miami, Florida, on Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm EST. Hosted by iHeartRadio's Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton, the "must-attend" event will bring together the biggest names in the EDM world. In addition to the star-studded awards show itself, this year's event features a vastly expanded FM radio presence with the addition of "1 Music Ave & Radio RD," produced by veteran radio promoter, Cary Vance.

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It's a Miami Music Week Total Takeover: The Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMA) Return To The Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Friday, March 24th, 2023, With A Star-Studded Music Industry Event
MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Coming out strong in time for Miami Music Week 2023, the highly anticipated Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMA) event returns to Miami at the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in Miami, Florida, on Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 12:00pm to 7:00pm EST.
The EDM Awards is not the typical black-tie event; it is a luxurious, "V.I.P."
Said executive producer and EDMA host, Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton, "We are so hyped to return to Miami for the 2023 EDMA's!
The EDM Awards promises to be an all-encompassing celebration of the best in electronic dance music with electrifying performances from EDM's biggest names.

Specially Curated and Diverse Events Are in Season this Spring in Miami and Miami Beach

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) unveils its new "Spring in Miami" programming, and welcomes visitors from all backgrounds and lifestyles to experience a diverse calendar of cultural events and happenings taking place across the destination this season. The program's website SpringInMiami.com will be the portal to all events and information on happenings throughout the season.

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"This spring, Miami and Miami Beach present a season of events that are as diverse as the audience we welcome," said David Whitaker, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
As part of Spring in Miami, the Miami Beach Live!
Included in the Spring in Miami program is the inaugural Rainbow Spring LGBTQ program showcasing the destination's most popular events, including Winter Party Festival, Miami Beach Pride, OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Sizzle and more.
Visitors actively planning a trip to Miami and Miami Beach can now access the newly relaunched website (in nine languages) at MiamiandMiamiBeach.com .

Dudley Chou, the Managing Partner of UC Global, Joins Fellaz as a Global Brand Expansion Advisor

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Friday, January 27, 2023

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Today, Fellaz announced that Dudley Chou, Managing Partner of UC Global, has joined Fellaz as a key advisor to work closely with the team in expanding Fellaz's brand in the Pan-Asian marketplace while supporting its efforts in creating original music-related IP.

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Today, Fellaz announced that Dudley Chou, Managing Partner of UC Global, has joined Fellaz as a key advisor to work closely with the team in expanding Fellaz's brand in the Pan-Asian marketplace while supporting its efforts in creating original music-related IP.
Fellaz has been working with UC Global since last year, with Ultra welcoming back its flagship event in Korea for the first time since 2019, postponed due to the pandemic.
Dudley Chou's involvement as an advisor will be vital in igniting the brand awareness of Fellaz.
Bobby Bhatia, CEO of Fellaz, commented, "I am excited to have Dudley Chou as our advisor.

GLOBAL SURVEY: TRAVELERS WANT MORE INCLUSIVE, AUTHENTIC CONTENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

LONDON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, released findings from a new global survey on consumer sentiment on social media content of travel brands and traditional travel influencers. Kimpton polled more than 4,000 people from Australia, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. and found an overwhelming need for more authentic and varied travel content as well as a high demand for travel brands to do more to feature inclusive and diverse content creators and experiences.

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"However, we know that social media and marketing content within the travel industry hasn't always reflected the people and experiences that truly make up our global community.
42% of UK respondents are unsure, or disagree, that travel content from creators on social media is inclusive of a variety of demographic groups.
90% of U.S. respondents believe that travel industry brands' social media content should be more inclusive of all kinds of travelers.
76% of respondents feel that more realistic depictions of travel from content creators on social media would be more valuable than existing travel content.