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3 things to watch for in Russia’s presidential election – other than Putin’s win, that is

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

While the result may be a foregone conclusion, the election offers an important glimpse into the Kremlin’s domestic challenges as it continues a war against Ukraine that recently entered its third year.

Key Points: 
  • While the result may be a foregone conclusion, the election offers an important glimpse into the Kremlin’s domestic challenges as it continues a war against Ukraine that recently entered its third year.
  • As an expert on Russian politics, I have identified three key developments worth paying attention to during and after the upcoming election.

1. Don’t mention the war (too much)

  • With Russian domestic media and politics all but gutted of dissenting voices, the war has become the organizing principle of post-2022 Russian politics, shaping all major policies and decisions.
  • Yet, while the context of the war looms large, its role is largely implicit rather than occupying center stage.
  • There are relatively few ardent supporters of the war, outweighed by a more general sense of fatigue among the public.
  • Yet the war is putting pressure on the government’s ability to juggle ensuring a disengaged population and bolstering support for a grinding war that demands unprecedented resources.
  • That choice surprised some insiders, who expected Putin to weave his announcement into a high-profile, choreographed event focusing on domestic achievements and not the ongoing war.

2. Pressure to deliver results for Putin

  • For officials, the election is a litmus test for their ability to muster administrative resources and deliver Putin an electoral windfall.
  • Most reports suggest the Kremlin is hoping to engineer that the turnout is at least 70%, with around 80% of the vote for Putin – which would surpass his 76.7% share from 2018.
  • For observers of Russian politics, what will be of interest is not the result itself, but how the result is produced during wartime conditions.
  • Moreover, political disengagement and the certainty of a Putin victory means that interest in voting is at an all-time low.

3. Silencing political opposition

  • The death of longtime Putin critic Alexei Navalny in February 2024 was a huge blow to the opposition but is representative of the state of political repression in Russia.
  • Since 2018, some 116,000 Russians have faced political repression.
  • Yet the scale of public mourning for Navalny and the enthusiasm for Nadezhdin reveal that despite draconian wartime censorship and repression, there remains a sizable bloc of Russians eager for authentic political alternatives.


Adam Lenton does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Georgia School of Orthodontics Awards Atlanta Area Youths Complimentary Orthodontic Care

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2024) - In keeping with Georgia School of Orthodontics' (GSO) overarching commitment and mission to give back to the Atlanta community, GSO has selected two Atlanta area children for complimentary orthodontic care through its annual Gift of a Smile program.

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  • Atlanta, Georgia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 5, 2024) - In keeping with Georgia School of Orthodontics' (GSO) overarching commitment and mission to give back to the Atlanta community, GSO has selected two Atlanta area children for complimentary orthodontic care through its annual Gift of a Smile program.
  • Georgia School of Orthodontics GSO) awarded two Atlanta students with free braces and complimentary orthodontic care through its Gift of a Smile program.
  • The three programs combined have provided more than $250,000 in complimentary orthodontic care to over 70 deserving children, adults and veterans in metro Atlanta.
  • "A critical part of Georgia School of Orthodontics' mission is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care at a lower cost than private practice orthodontics in the school's two patient clinics in Atlanta and Duluth.

Alliance Entertainment to Attend the 36th Annual ROTH Conference on March 17-19, 2024

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

PLANTATION, Fla., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a global distributor and wholesaler specializing in music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, toys, and collectibles, will attend the 36th Annual ROTH Conference being held on March 17-19, 2024 at The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel located in Dana Point, California.

Key Points: 
  • PLANTATION, Fla., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT), a global distributor and wholesaler specializing in music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, toys, and collectibles, will attend the 36th Annual ROTH Conference being held on March 17-19, 2024 at The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel located in Dana Point, California.
  • Alliance Entertainment Executive Chairman Bruce Ogilvie, and CEO and CFO Jeff Walker will conduct in-person one-on-one meetings during the conference to discuss ongoing strategic and financial improvements that resulted in a significant reduced inventory and debt, with fiscal second quarter year over year inventory decreasing from $175 million down to $114 million, and debt down from $177 million to $107 million, and recently reported fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results with quarterly Revenue of $425.6 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $17.9 million, Gross Profit up 128% to $47.7 million, and Net Income of $8.9 million driven by strategic and financial improvements.
  • Location: The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, CA
    For more information on the 36th Annual ROTH Conference, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Alliance Entertainment management, please contact your ROTH representative or you may also email your request to [email protected] or call Chris Tyson at (949) 491-8235.

Sporttrade and Birches Health Partner to Launch Responsible Gaming Education and Problem Gambling Resources

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Monday, March 4, 2024

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Birches Health and Sporttrade are pleased to kick off Problem Gambling Awareness month (March) by announcing a partnership.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Birches Health and Sporttrade are pleased to kick off Problem Gambling Awareness month (March) by announcing a partnership.
  • The partnership will center on ensuring that users of the Sporttrade platform have access to a robust catalog of customized Responsible Gaming resources and services.
  • Birches Health is a behavioral health services provider that focuses on the prevention and treatment of problem gambling and gambling disorder, gaming disorder and related mental and behavioral health problems in the United States.
  • Birches Health provides modernized solutions for Responsible Gaming, including online educational resources, learning modules and convenient treatment options designed and led by licensed, specialized behavioral health clinicians.

Global Mofy Metaverse Wins Major New Customer Order

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Monday, March 4, 2024

BEIJING, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Mofy Metaverse Limited (the "Company" or "Global Mofy Metaverse") (Nasdaq: GMM), a technology solutions provider engaged in virtual content production and the development of digital assets for use in digital entertainment industry, today announced a major new customer order.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Mofy Metaverse Limited (the "Company" or "Global Mofy Metaverse") (Nasdaq: GMM), a technology solutions provider engaged in virtual content production and the development of digital assets for use in digital entertainment industry, today announced a major new customer order.
  • Global Mofy Metaverse noted it is benefiting from accelerated growth driven by the AI revolution.
  • According to a Frost & Sullivan industry datasheet, Global Mofy Metaverse believes it is one of the leading digital asset banks in China, as it already controls more than 30,000 high-precision 3D digital assets.
  • Global Mofy Metaverse plans to actively expand its digital asset bank and build digital assets.

FirstVoices celebrates International Mother Language Day with the launch of a new version of its free, open-source, Indigenous language platform

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

FPCC is recognized worldwide as a leader in community-based technology development that supports Indigenous language revitalization.

Key Points: 
  • FPCC is recognized worldwide as a leader in community-based technology development that supports Indigenous language revitalization.
  • FPCC’s Language Technology Program complements FirstVoices content development by providing funding and equipment to communities to support language revitalization.
  • In FirstVoices, you can hear and see your language, and work with your language as you need.”
    “With the launch of its latest version, FirstVoices continues to lead the way in Indigenous language revitalization.
  • The launch of the redesigned FirstVoices website and mobile app will make it even easier for everyone to learn Indigenous languages.

Vevo Partners With PubMatic to Expand Programmatic Buying Across its Global CTV Network

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The collaboration will allow for an accelerated phase of programmatic CTV growth for Vevo, allowing advertisers to drive scaled reach across its premium library.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will allow for an accelerated phase of programmatic CTV growth for Vevo, allowing advertisers to drive scaled reach across its premium library.
  • Vevo’s global network spans more than 800,000 videos, boasting a total monthly average of 25 billion views.
  • Partnering with PubMatic will offer unprecedented access to Vevo’s expansive high-quality CTV inventory for media buyers globally.
  • PubMatic's Nicole Scaglione, Global VP for CTV/OTT and Video says: “This collaboration marks a major milestone on multiple fronts.

Trendex Launches Stateside, Bringing International Gaming Platform to US Market

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Trendex, the YCombinator-backed international sports Play-To-Earn (P2E) platform, announced today its expansion into the US market, marking a significant milestone for the company's global expansion efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Trendex, the YCombinator-backed international sports Play-To-Earn (P2E) platform, announced today its expansion into the US market, marking a significant milestone for the company's global expansion efforts.
  • Renowned for its innovation and dedicated following, Trendex connects top athletes, artists, and creators with fans through a gamified experience.
  • “Our vision extends across North America, aiming to transform how fans and talent engage and exchange value on the internet,” says Andrea Bonapersona, CEO of Trendex.
  • To sweeten the deal, TrendEx has officially added NBA Star and Defensive Player of the Year, Marcus Smart of the Memphis Grizzlies to the platform offerings.

Kopin Corporation Schedules Fourth Quarter 2023 and Full Year Earnings Call Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 4:30pm ET

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific optical solutions for defense, enterprise, industrial, and consumer products, will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific optical solutions for defense, enterprise, industrial, and consumer products, will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 ended December 31, 2023.
  • Financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Belden Launches Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, today announced the launch of its BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Lite Managed Switch from Lumberg Automation.

Key Points: 
  • Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, today announced the launch of its BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Lite Managed Switch from Lumberg Automation.
  • An extension of Belden’s Single Pair Ethernet portfolio of connectivity products, the new BEETLE switch empowers organizations to reduce network complexity by deploying thinner, lighter SPE cables that provide connectivity via a single pair of wires rather than the two or four pairs required by standard Ethernet.
  • With Power over Data Line (PoDL), IP40 protection and low power consumption, the BEETLE Lite Managed Switch provides SPE connectivity for a future-ready network.
  • The BEETLE Lite Managed Switch provides powerful benefits, such as:
    Transmits Ethernet up to at least 1 kilometer.