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ROKU STRIKES DEAL WITH POCKET.WATCH TO BRING FIVE EXCLUSIVE TITLES TO THE ROKU CHANNEL KIDS & FAMILY

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pocket.watch, the leading kids and family studio creating global franchises for Generation Alpha, announces it has signed a new deal with The Roku Channel Kids & Family, a leading kids ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming service that makes it easy for  parents and their children to discover and enjoy great family-friendly content. In Q4 2022, The Roku Channel Kids & Family was streamed by more households than any standalone kids and family AVOD app on the Roku platform.

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  • In Q4 2022, The Roku Channel Kids & Family was streamed by more households than any standalone kids and family AVOD app on the Roku platform.
  • Pocket.watch was an inaugural launch partner for Kids & Family on The Roku Channel when it first debuted in 2019.
  • "We look forward to continuing to work with pocket.watch to surprise and delight the families that stream Kids & Family on The Roku Channel."
  • Launched in 2017, The Roku Channel is the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku platform.

The Highly Anticipated Virgin Hotels New York City Opened Doors to Guests in February 2023, with an Official Grand Opening in Spring 2023

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels New York City has opened its doors to guests beginning February 2023, with an official grand opening in spring 2023. Located at 1227 Broadway, and taking up the entire block between 29th Street and 30th Street, the newest addition to the Virgin Hotels collection sits at the heart of the booming NoMad neighborhood and delivers a vibrant yet sophisticated hospitality experience in one of the world's most exciting cities. This is the sixth Virgin Hotels in the United States and the seventh in the brand portfolio.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels New York City has opened its doors to guests beginning February 2023, with an official grand opening in spring 2023.
  • I'm so proud of the amazing team behind Virgin Hotels New York, they have created something beyond my wildest dreams.
  • "Virgin Hotels New York City goes well beyond offering a comfortable place to sleep," said Candice A. Cancino, General Manager at Virgin Hotels New York City.
  • Virgin Hotels New York City's opening rates start at $595 with additional special offers currently available on the website.

Wetzel's Pretzels Banner Year Sets the Stage for Historic 2023

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wetzel's Pretzels (Wetzel's), the leader in snacking for pretzel lovers across the nation, formulated the perfect recipe for 2022. The iconic brand drove 11.3% same-store-sales growth, building upon the nearly 24% increase the year prior versus 2019, combining for a jaw-dropping 3-year improvement of 35%. Unrelenting sales growth and national brand exposure have catapulted franchise interest to an all-time high, creating an unprecedented store pipeline for the year ahead.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wetzel's Pretzels (Wetzel's), the leader in snacking for pretzel lovers across the nation, formulated the perfect recipe for 2022.
  • Strong topline, coupled with a laser focus in providing a simple, streamlined menu and business model, allows us to keep delivering strong margins," said Jennifer Schuler, Chief Executive Officer of Wetzel's Pretzels.
  • "In 2023, we will have the biggest pipeline of new locations in franchise history, including the opening of our historic 400th location.
  • Franchise unit growth in 2023 is anticipated to be more than a 50% increase over 2022, which already was a banner year for the company.

USABLE LIFE APPOINTS RICH MACY AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Jan. 1, 2023, Life & Specialty Ventures (LSV), the holding company of USAble Life and its affiliates, announced the appointment of Rich Macy to president and chief executive officer of LSV and USAble Life, succeeding Jim Casey, who served since 2016.

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  • LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Jan. 1, 2023, Life & Specialty Ventures (LSV), the holding company of USAble Life and its affiliates, announced the appointment of Rich Macy to president and chief executive officer of LSV and USAble Life, succeeding Jim Casey, who served since 2016.
  • Rich Macy appointed president and chief executive officer of Life & Specialty Ventures and USAble Life.
  • Macy, previously president and CEO-elect, brings over 30 years of leadership experience to this new role.
  • Macy has worked closely with the USAble Life leadership team to formulate and operationalize business strategies that deliver value to partners and the more than 27,000 groups and 2.7 million insured members served by USAble Life.

Wallarm adds Cybersecurity Leaders to its Board of Advisors

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Wallarm , the end-to-end API security company, is pleased to introduce the newest cybersecurity luminaries to join the company’s already impressive Board of Advisors.

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  • Wallarm , the end-to-end API security company, is pleased to introduce the newest cybersecurity luminaries to join the company’s already impressive Board of Advisors.
  • Each new member brings broad and in-depth cybersecurity and business expertise, and are eager to share their hard-won knowledge and insights with fellow cybersecurity executives.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Mike Wilkes, Todd Dekkinga, Torry Crass, William Barnes, and Zack Moody to the Wallarm advisory board,” said Ivan Novikov, CEO and co-founder of Wallarm.
  • For more information on Wallarm, our Advanced API Security and Cloud-Native WAAP offerings, and our Advisory Board, please visit: https://www.wallarm.com/ .

Leaf Home™, Hires Tech Sector Veteran Klarissa Marenitch as Chief Information Officer

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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HUDSON, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaf Home™, a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of home improvement products and solutions, today announced that Klarissa Marenitch has joined the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO). In her new role, Marenitch will focus on leveraging technology to maximize effectiveness and improve the customer experience. She will also drive digital transformation projects to ensure the Leaf Home team has the tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness at work.

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  • In her new role, Marenitch will focus on leveraging technology to maximize effectiveness and improve the customer experience.
  • She will also drive digital transformation projects to ensure the Leaf Home team has the tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness at work.
  • Marenitch brings deep tech sector experience to her new role, particularly around leading digital transformation to facilitate greater efficiency on the job and enable e-commerce.
  • "At Leaf Home, we have an incredible opportunity to help North Americans protect and maintain their most valuable asset — their homes.

The GRAMMY® Award-Winning National Children's Chorus (NCC) Announces the Launch of Its 2022/23 Season Entitled Resounding Voices

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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"In planning Resounding Voices, we looked back with reverence at our Lincoln Center collaboration in May with the Ukrainian Zhayvir Choir.

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  • "In planning Resounding Voices, we looked back with reverence at our Lincoln Center collaboration in May with the Ukrainian Zhayvir Choir.
  • In mid-April, the National Children's Chorus will perform in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C.
  • In July, the National Children's Chorus embarks on its 7th international tour to the United Kingdom with stops in Edinburgh, Wales and London.
  • "Looking ahead, Season 2022/23 significantly advances the mission of the National Children's Chorus," said Associate Artistic Director Dr. Pamela Blackstone.

BLACK FIVES FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH BIG EAST CONFERENCE, PUMA & LIDS TO CELEBRATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEW YORK RENS DURING 2023

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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HARLEM, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Fives Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to research, preserve, showcase, teach, and honor the pre-NBA history of African Americans in basketball, announces the launch of its 2023 "RENS100" centennial celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the legendary New York Rens®.  Founded in 1923, the Rens (aka New York Renaissance) were the first Black-owned, all-Black, fully professional basketball team in history.

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  • Founded in 1923, the Rens (aka New York Renaissance) were the first Black-owned, all-Black, fully professional basketball team in history.
  • "The New York Rens were the most accomplished African American team during the Black Fives Era of basketball, and we are excited to celebrate and honor their legacy with our partners," saidClaude Johnson, founder and executive director of the Black Fives Foundation.
  • With the BIG EAST, the Foundation will launch the Black Fives Academy, a teach-the-teacher program that instructs how to present Black Fives basketball history to others, involving all eleven BIG EAST member schools.
  • "The BIG EAST Conference is honored to continue our partnership with the Black Fives Foundation this season," said Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer.

LIDS UNVEILS BRICK & MORTAR RETAIL CONCEPT OF ITS SUCCESSFUL "LIDS HAT DROP" ECOMMERCE PLATFORM

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading sports retailer Lids unveiled its newest retail concept, Lids Hat Drop, with the first store located in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The concept is the brick & mortar iteration of Lids' successful LidsHatDrop.com platform that launched earlier this year.

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  • The concept is the brick & mortar iteration of Lids' successful LidsHatDrop.com platform that launched earlier this year.
  • "After visiting Jamaica, Queens in 2021, it was clear that the location was ideal for our first brick & mortar Lids Hat Drop," said Britten Maughan, President of Lids.
  • Lids Hat Drop is the latest concept to debut from Lids as the retailer continues to expand its brick & mortar footprint.
  • To find a retail location near you visit blog.lids.com or join the #LidsLoyal on Instagram ( @lids ), Facebook ( @lids ), Twitter ( @lids ), or LinkedIn .

Toys"R"Us Partners with Anybodies to Launch Web3 Experiences for Fans

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global, the parent company of Toys"R"Us® announced today that it has partnered with leading web3.0 technology agency Anybodies to bring the iconic toy brand to the metaverse. The first launch under the new partnership will include the release of 10,000 digital collectibles on Solana, the carbon neutral blockchain. Fans can purchase the digital collectibles beginning December 9th through NFT marketplace Magic Eden.

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  • The first launch under the new partnership will include the release of 10,000 digital collectibles on Solana, the carbon neutral blockchain.
  • Our goal is to create immersive digital and physical consumer experiences that excite, educate and are fun as all toys should be.
  • We look forward to launching more integrated web3 experiences and creating a new category for toy ownership for the next generation of Toys"R"Us kids."
  • Anybodies is a creative agency powering next gen Web3 experiences.