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HarbourView Equity Partners Continues Expansion Into Film/TV with Investment in Mucho Mas Media

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), an industry-leading alternative asset management company focused on investment opportunities in the sports, media and entertainment space, announced today that they have invested in Mucho Mas Media – an inclusive LatinX multimedia platform cultivating talent and producing content for global audiences.

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  • HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), an industry-leading alternative asset management company focused on investment opportunities in the sports, media and entertainment space, announced today that they have invested in Mucho Mas Media – an inclusive LatinX multimedia platform cultivating talent and producing content for global audiences.
  • Through this investment, HarbourView will work closely with Mucho Mas’ management to drive ROI, leveraging HarbourView’s proprietary data driven insights into global audiences to deliver value to Mucho Mas and the HarbourView stakeholders.
  • Alongside Mucho Mas, HarbourView will executive produce the films in the Mucho Mas content slate including the upcoming feature THE LONG GAME, an adaptation of Humberto G. Garcia’s inspirational golf novel Mustang Miracle.
  • Mucho Mas Media was represented by Darrel Barros and Kimberly Mann at Shulman Rogers LLP, as well as Teresa Walsh and Tarek Sadi at Access Media Advisory.

Edge Of Co presents NFT LA Community Week March 25-29, 2024

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Saturday, March 16, 2024
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Los Angeles, California, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edge Of Company, producers of Outer Edge LA , and now Outer Edge, Riyadh , announces NFT LA Community Week , a decentralized web3 festival set to celebrate innovation at the intersection of blockchain, art, culture, entertainment, music, gaming, and more from March 25 to 29, 2024.

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  • Los Angeles, California, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edge Of Company, producers of Outer Edge LA , and now Outer Edge, Riyadh , announces NFT LA Community Week , a decentralized web3 festival set to celebrate innovation at the intersection of blockchain, art, culture, entertainment, music, gaming, and more from March 25 to 29, 2024.
  • “This week pays homage to all the creators and builders that make Los Angeles a beacon for art and culture”, says Joshua Kriger, Co-Founder of Edge of Company.
  • The first event of the week to highlight at NFT LA Community Week is NFT LA Curiosity Circus .
  • NFT LA Community Week’s complete lineup of activities include Meta Monday, IRL Alpha,  and a VIP Venice Innovator Party.

La Cena Returns to Austin for Second Year of Celebrating Latino and Hispanic Excellence at SXSW

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Cena, a signature, multi-city dinner series designed to connect artists, executives, and community leaders, made its return to Austin for a second year to celebrate Latino and Hispanic excellence at SXSW 2024. These intimate events shine a spotlight on the vibrant talent, resilience, and impact that the community continues to have across sectors, and recognize the vital role that Latino and Hispanic voices play in shaping cultural narratives and influencing societal perspectives.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Cena, a signature, multi-city dinner series designed to connect artists, executives, and community leaders, made its return to Austin for a second year to celebrate Latino and Hispanic excellence at SXSW 2024.
  • Created by media and entertainment executive Ruben Garcia, La Cena fosters a sense of unity and pride, reinforcing the importance of diversity, inclusion, and representation across all industries.
  • The Cenas are about galvanizing our collective Latino and Hispanic impact to create change,” said Ruben Garcia, Founder of La Cena.
  • La Cena: Austin 2024 was sponsored by the McDonald’s Spotlight Dorado short film contest, aimed at uplifting and amplifying diverse voices to help bridge the gap that exists for Latino and Hispanic filmmakers in the industry.

AmeriCorps Celebrates National Service in Texas

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Washington, DC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the week of Monday, March 4, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Texas.

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  • Washington, DC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the week of Monday, March 4, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Texas.
  • Smith visited local service sites and joined SXSW EDU to highlight the role of national service in education over the last 30 years.
  • Hosted by Communities in Schools of Central Texas , and joined by AmeriCorps members from Literacy First , these national leaders saw firsthand how AmeriCorps members are empowering Texas students to stay in school, succeed academically and achieve in life.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

Tide evo, a Revolutionary New Tile Form a Decade in the Making, is Now Available Exclusively in Colorado

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Home Goods, Retail, Specialty, PODS, Consumer, SXSW, Multimedia, Research, Powder, Today, Detergent, Dry cleaning

Tide, America's #1 trusted laundry detergent brand, is excited to announce that Tide evo, a revolutionary laundry tile representing a new chapter in laundry care, is now available exclusively at store shelves in Colorado.

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  • Tide, America's #1 trusted laundry detergent brand, is excited to announce that Tide evo, a revolutionary laundry tile representing a new chapter in laundry care, is now available exclusively at store shelves in Colorado.
  • Tide evo was recently unveiled at SXSW 2024, marking a significant leap in laundry innovation driven by consumer insights.
  • Tide evo, the culmination of years of extensive research and development, introduces a revolutionary laundry tile form – unlike anything offered in laundry today.
  • Tide evo will be available at retailers in Colorado beginning April 2024 and with expanding national availability later this year.

Viral Nation's AI-Powered Brand Safety Solution Wins SXSW Innovation Award

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Viral Nation , a leading Social-First Transformation, Marketing, and Talent Representation Firm, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking AI-powered brand safety solution, Viral Nation_Secure, has been honored with the coveted Innovation Award for Social Media at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival.

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  • Viral Nation , a leading Social-First Transformation, Marketing, and Talent Representation Firm, is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking AI-powered brand safety solution, Viral Nation_Secure, has been honored with the coveted Innovation Award for Social Media at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival.
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    Viral Nation's AI-Powered Brand Safety Solution Wins SXSW Innovation Award (Graphic: Viral Nation)
    The SXSW Innovation Awards celebrate the most exciting advancements in technology and creativity across various industries.
  • “It's a tremendous honor to have Viral Nation_Secure receive the SXSW Innovation Award," said Joe Gagliese, Co-Founder and CEO of Viral Nation.
  • With brand safety at the forefront, Viral Nation offers full-service integrated marketing services and a robust social-first technology stack to deliver scalable, always-on solutions for brands.

Creators Union with DJ Jazzy Jeff: Love Of Da Game Edition Officially Opens Membership to Pioneer the Future of Creativity, Music and AI on the Blockchain

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Creators Union with DJ Jazzy Jeff: Love Of Da Game Edition , the groundbreaking platform founded by legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff and technologist and Creator Mode Studios founder James Andrews, officially opens membership today after launching Tuesday at SXSW.

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  • Creators Union with DJ Jazzy Jeff: Love Of Da Game Edition , the groundbreaking platform founded by legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff and technologist and Creator Mode Studios founder James Andrews, officially opens membership today after launching Tuesday at SXSW.
  • The Creators Union token serves as the cornerstone of a decentralized ecosystem designed to foster collaboration, transparency and equitable opportunities within the creative economy.
  • “Artists deserve more than just payouts - they deserve deeper engagement, creative fulfillment and the chance to turn their vision into cultural movements.
  • That's the real power behind the Creators Union tokens,” said DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Creator-First, Ad-Free Social Membership Network VERO Launches VERO100

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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VERO, the first and only ad-free social membership network with nearly 7M members, yesterday announced the launch of VERO100, a groundbreaking initiative empowering creators with co-ownership of the platform.

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  • VERO, the first and only ad-free social membership network with nearly 7M members, yesterday announced the launch of VERO100, a groundbreaking initiative empowering creators with co-ownership of the platform.
  • This is the first step in VERO’s long term goal of becoming a community co-owned social network.
  • VERO100 represents a paradigm shift in social media ownership," said Ayman Hariri, co-founder and CEO of VERO.
  • To celebrate the launch of VERO100, VERO hosted an exclusive event during the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas.

iHeartMedia Celebrates The Best in Podcasting During The Sixth Annual iHeartPodcast Awards Presented by The Hartford Live at SXSW

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The event was also exclusively video streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and broadcast across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

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  • The event was also exclusively video streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and broadcast across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
  • Ben and Ronnie thank fans for listening to their podcast and Bravo for the people they find to feature on their shows.
  • “Crime Junkie” hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat are awarded Best Crime Podcast by Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray.
  • Molly Sims awards the Best TV and Film Podcast Award to Paul Scheer, host of “How Did This Get Made?” who thanks the crowd for making it a great night.

Sports Innovation Lab Expands Women's Sports Club Roster, Announces Plans to Shake Up IAB NewFronts

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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BOSTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The preeminent network for women's sports media and sponsorship advocacy will enter its second year of operation, receiving a major boost: an expanded partner roster of top-tier brands. Sports Innovation Lab announced today its Women's Sports Club will once again be powered by Ally Financial following a successful inaugural year, and is thrilled to announce EA SPORTS, Google, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, Scripps Sports, and Trailblazing Sports Group have joined as official "powered by" partners for 2024.

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  • The Women's Sports Club, a curated network formed by Sports Innovation Lab, officially launched at South by Southwest (SXSW) in March 2023 with a mainstage panel held in front of a maximum-capacity crowd.
  • Women's sports fans spend more per fan than general sports fans on the brands that sponsor the sports they love.
  • "Billions of media dollars are spent to reach decision-making Gen Z sports fans every year," said Gina Waldhorn, Chief Marketing Officer at Sports Innovation Lab.
  • The Women's Sports Club NewFront is set to take place on May 2, 2024; more information can be found here .