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Thinkific Announces Think in Color Los Angeles -- a Live, In-Person Event Empowering and Connecting Women and BIPOC Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Bringing together a diverse lineup of Creator Educators, the event's notable roster of speakers features leading lights from across the Creator economy.

Key Points: 
  • Bringing together a diverse lineup of Creator Educators, the event's notable roster of speakers features leading lights from across the Creator economy.
  • The event's theme 'Head of the Table' encourages women to go beyond having a seat at the table and to chart their own unique path to success.
  • Speakers will collectively offer attendees frank advice and expert insights into building and scaling their online businesses while also seeking to address the real challenges that impact all Creators but disproportionately women and BIPOC entrepreneurs.
  • Think in Color provides a powerful space for connection and solidarity, which are essential for combatting imposter syndrome, building resilience and developing the tools to avoid burnout."

REPUBLIK Successfully Closes $6 Million Seed Funding Round, Valued at $75 Million

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPUBLIK , a global technology company building new ways for people to interact, proudly announces the successful conclusion of its $6 Million Seed funding round.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPUBLIK , a global technology company building new ways for people to interact, proudly announces the successful conclusion of its $6 Million Seed funding round.
  • The capital raised is instrumental in building REPUBLIK's platform and developing cutting-edge, web3 creator tools on the blockchain.
  • REPUBLIK is going to change that by ensuring that the value of the community is fairly distributed.
  • The REPUBLIK App is available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store and on browsers as a web app at https://app.republik.gg/

REPUBLIK Successfully Closes $6 Million Seed Funding Round, Valued at $75 Million

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPUBLIK , a global technology company building new ways for people to interact, proudly announces the successful conclusion of its $6 Million Seed funding round.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- REPUBLIK , a global technology company building new ways for people to interact, proudly announces the successful conclusion of its $6 Million Seed funding round.
  • The capital raised is instrumental in building REPUBLIK's platform and developing cutting-edge, web3 creator tools on the blockchain.
  • REPUBLIK is going to change that by ensuring that the value of the community is fairly distributed.
  • The REPUBLIK App is available on Google Play Store, Apple App Store and on browsers as a web app at https://app.republik.gg/

Thinkific Launches Buy Now, Pay Later Feature with Stripe, Empowering Creators to Scale Audiences and Boost Sales

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

"Our goal at Thinkific has always been to empower our Creators to build and scale their own remarkable and successful online businesses," said Greg Smith, CEO of Thinkific.

Key Points: 
  • "Our goal at Thinkific has always been to empower our Creators to build and scale their own remarkable and successful online businesses," said Greg Smith, CEO of Thinkific.
  • "The addition of Buy Now, Pay Later options to Thinkific Payments provides another compelling tool for our Creators, allowing them to attract more students, increase sales, and provide flexible payment solutions that align with their audience's needs."
  • "We believe our collaboration will help Creators scale their audiences even more and supercharge sales, ultimately driving success throughout the online learning industry."
  • For more information on Thinkific Payments and how to add Buy Now, Pay Later, please visit https://thinkific.com/features/sell-courses/thinkific-payments .

Thinkific Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Third Quarter 2023 Outlook

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Gross margin was 75% in the second quarter of 2023, slightly lower than the 76% recorded for the second quarter last year, driven by the increase in Thinkific Payments revenue and non-recurring customer support costs.

Key Points: 
  • Gross margin was 75% in the second quarter of 2023, slightly lower than the 76% recorded for the second quarter last year, driven by the increase in Thinkific Payments revenue and non-recurring customer support costs.
  • Net loss for the second quarter of 2023 was $2.1 million, compared to a net loss of $10.1 million in the second quarter of 2022, a 79% improvement.
  • Total Paying Customers(1) grew 3% to 34.3 thousand in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the prior year.
  • A conference call will be held at 2:30 PM PT (5:30 PM ET) on August 1, 2023 to discuss Thinkific's second quarter financial and operational results.

Smarts unleashes clever creativity with launch of new 'Creator Hub'

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Smarts, the global PR and creative agency, has announced investment of over $1.25m in its new influencer and talent offering, 'Creator Hub' – co-led from the firm's New York office.

Key Points: 
  • The 'Creator Hub' forges global partnerships between brands and content creators, aiming to co-create with cultural traction and dynamic talent.
  • 'Creator Hub' will be led by Smarts US President, Mike DaRe (former Global Head of Culture and Entertainment for Diageo's Johnnie Walker), and Jill Boobyer, last year recognized in PR Week's 30 Under 30 list.
  • This announcement comes alongside the news that Smarts is also growing geographically, with a brand-new office opening in Amsterdam next month.
  • As a home for culturally connected brands and creative talent, Amsterdam is a natural choice for Smarts' first office in mainland Europe.

Creators Legal Launches Partnership with Hashtag Pay Me

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Creators Legal, a leading provider of affordable legal solutions for content creators, has partnered with Hashtag Pay Me, an innovative platform that empowers creators with data and tools to secure more brand deals and maximize their earnings, to provide creators with legal support and data-driven tools for brand deals at special rates.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Creators Legal, a leading provider of affordable legal solutions for content creators, has partnered with Hashtag Pay Me, an innovative platform that empowers creators with data and tools to secure more brand deals and maximize their earnings, to provide creators with legal support and data-driven tools for brand deals at special rates.
  • "We're excited to partner with Hashtag Pay Me to provide creators with legal support and data-driven tools for brand deals at special rates," said Eric Farber, CEO of Creators Legal.
  • This partnership between Creators Legal and Hashtag Pay Me offers a powerful combination of legal support and data-driven tools that will make the content creation and brand partnership process smoother and more lucrative for creators.
  • To learn more about the partnership between Creators Legal and Hashtag Pay Me and to take advantage of the special discounts available, visit the Hashtag Pay Me and Creators Legal websites today.

Thinkific and Stripe Strengthen Partnership at Stripe's Annual User Conference, Stripe Sessions

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Through its work with Stripe, Thinkific has also made payments faster to set up and accept, reduced time spent on subscription and refund administration, and increased checkout conversions for its user base.

Key Points: 
  • Through its work with Stripe, Thinkific has also made payments faster to set up and accept, reduced time spent on subscription and refund administration, and increased checkout conversions for its user base.
  • In its Sessions keynote earlier today, Stripe previewed that it will bring Stripe Apps to platforms later this year and Thinkific will be one of the world's first platforms to use Stripe Apps to distribute integrations to their Creators.
  • "Working together, Stripe and Thinkific are proud to offer a rich payments experience that has helped Thinkific Creators quickly start and grow their businesses online.
  • Earlier today, Thinkific's Vice President, Head of Commerce, Peter Fitzpatrick, delivered a presentation detailing elements of the Companies' expanded partnership at Stripe's annual user conference, Stripe Sessions.

Enthusiast Gaming Provides Update to Senior Management Team

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Monday, May 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: EGLX; TSX: EGLX) (the “Company”), an integrated gaming media and entertainment company, today provided an update on its senior management team.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: EGLX; TSX: EGLX) (the “Company”), an integrated gaming media and entertainment company, today provided an update on its senior management team.
  • Amanda has been with Enthusiast Gaming for four years, most recently serving as SVP, Direct Sales.
  • Prior to joining Enthusiast Gaming, Scotty was Chief Community Officer at G Fuel where he helped G Fuel scale to become the top energy drink brand in the gaming sector.
  • As part of these announced changes, the Company also announces that Eric Bernofsky and Bill Drolet have left Enthusiast Gaming.

Spotter Announces Paul Bakaus as Executive Vice President of Product and Creator Tools

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spotter, the company fueling the creator economy on YouTube, announces Paul Bakaus as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product and Creator Tools. In this role, Bakaus will focus on developing products and tools to innovatively serve creators and deliver on Spotter's mission to provide value and resources in addition to game-changing capital. Bakaus will report to Spotter CEO and founder, Aaron DeBevoise and CSO, Rob Gabel.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spotter, the company fueling the creator economy on YouTube, announces Paul Bakaus as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product and Creator Tools.
  • Bakaus joins Spotter after serving as Head of Creators at Koji where he drove all creator efforts spanning marketing, business development, community, partnerships, and more.
  • "When I first heard about Spotter I was immediately drawn to the company's innovative model for accelerating creator growth," said Paul Bakaus, EVP of Product and Creator Tools at Spotter.
  • "I've been ingrained in the creator community for years and am intimately familiar with the importance of workable tools to propel creator success.