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Glencoco raises $3M to build a marketplace where B2B Companies exchange leads for bounties

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glencoco, a marketplace that connects companies with business development consultants to generate qualified opportunities, today announced its coming out of stealth alongside $3M in capital led by Felicis and Crossbeam. Liquid 2 Ventures, Browder Capital, SOMA Capital, Gold House Ventures, and angels/advisors from Stripe, and the former VP of Product at Roblox also participated in the round. Glencoco comes out of stealth with 40 B2B customers and over 7,000 sign-ups for individual salespeople.

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  • Glencoco comes out of stealth with 40 B2B customers and over 7,000 sign-ups for individual salespeople.
  • Glencoco provides the tools, software, and interface for companies to freely list a campaign on its marketplace and allow certified business development consultants to easily source sales qualified meetings and submit them to companies on a flexible, gig-remote basis.
  • Glencoco has focused on developing infrastructure, including same-day payments for qualified meetings, call analytics and recordings for QA and training, and scheduling infrastructure.
  • "By providing a marketplace connecting outbound callers with innovative companies looking to scale, Glencoco is empowering businesses to grow their pipelines and revenue streams."

NWEA Launches New Experience on Roblox to Engage Students in Immersive Physics

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash, a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection. Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.

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  • Built by Filament Games, guided by NWEA Science experts, and funded by a Roblox grant — the new immersive experience provides a robust assessment tool for students and teachers
    PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash , a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
  • Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.
  • "We're so excited to have this experience now available to students through Roblox," said Tyler Matta, VP of Learning Sciences Engineering at NWEA.
  • It was a really educational experience for us and we appreciate the support of Roblox and Filament Games."

e.l.f. Launches Its First-Ever Experience on Roblox, Empowering Entrepreneurs and Cultural Changemakers to Bring Passion Projects to Life

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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tycoon experience champions growth and community for every eye, lip, face, paw and fin

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  • tycoon experience champions growth and community for every eye, lip, face, paw and fin
    TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - e.l.f.
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  • takes users on a dynamic, personalized journey to become successful entrepreneurs and cultural changemakers.
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e.l.f. Launches Its First-Ever Experience on Roblox, Empowering Entrepreneurs and Cultural Changemakers to Bring Passion Projects to Life

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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  • takes users on a dynamic, personalized journey to become successful entrepreneurs and cultural changemakers.
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Roblox Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, released its third quarter 2023 financial and operational results today.

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  • Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences, released its third quarter 2023 financial and operational results today.
  • Separately, Roblox posted a letter to shareholders and supplemental materials on the Roblox investor relations website at ir.roblox.com.
  • As a result, we showed marked improvement in margins compared both to Q2 2023 and Q3 2022,” said Michael Guthrie, chief financial officer of Roblox.
  • Roblox will host a live Q&A session to answer questions regarding their third quarter 2023 results on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time/8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Multiple Families Sue Roblox Corporation for Exploiting Children Online

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The Roblox Corporation (“Roblox”) has been named in a civil action filed by parents from families who lost significant money to the platform after relying on Roblox’s representations that the site was safe and appropriate for their children.

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  • The Roblox Corporation (“Roblox”) has been named in a civil action filed by parents from families who lost significant money to the platform after relying on Roblox’s representations that the site was safe and appropriate for their children.
  • “Parents who would never let their kids use TikTok don’t think twice about letting them on Roblox, even though what they encounter on Roblox can be far more harmful.
  • The platform’s popularity skyrocketed during the pandemic, when parents were desperately seeking social interaction for their children.
  • “Parents need to know about the dangers that children encounter in Roblox’s metaverse, and children need to know that when they are spending Robux, they are actually spending their parents’ real money.

SANRIO® Announces a Celebration of 50 Years of Hello Kitty:

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanrio®, the global lifestyle brand renowned for its beloved characters, is launching an epic celebration for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the iconic Hello Kitty. In anticipation of this major milestone on November 1, 2024, the coming year will be filled with ways to celebrate in both the digital and physical worlds and will be highlighted with many surprises along the way.

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  • Hello Kitty wants to promote friendship to everyone in the world – including in the digital space.
  • In anticipation of her 50th anniversary, Hello Kitty will release several digital promotions, reaching both existing fans and new generations to continue discovering Hello Kitty online.
  • Global DJ and avid Hello Kitty fan, Steve Aoki, comments, "Ever since I was a kid I've had a deep love for everything Hello Kitty.
  • TikTok: To celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, a dedicated Hello Kitty animation account, "This is Hello Kitty" (@this_is_hellokitty_), has been launched on TikTok, and up to four short animations of Hello Kitty will be posted every month.

SANRIO® Announces a Celebration of 50 Years of Hello Kitty:

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanrio®, the global lifestyle brand renowned for its beloved characters, is launching an epic celebration for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the iconic Hello Kitty. In anticipation of this major milestone on November 1, 2024, the coming year will be filled with ways to celebrate in both the digital and physical worlds and will be highlighted with many surprises along the way.

Key Points: 
  • Hello Kitty wants to promote friendship to everyone in the world – including in the digital space.
  • In anticipation of her 50th anniversary, Hello Kitty will release several digital promotions, reaching both existing fans and new generations to continue discovering Hello Kitty online.
  • Global DJ and avid Hello Kitty fan, Steve Aoki, comments, "Ever since I was a kid I've had a deep love for everything Hello Kitty.
  • TikTok: To celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, a dedicated Hello Kitty animation account, "This is Hello Kitty" (@this_is_hellokitty_), has been launched on TikTok, and up to four short animations of Hello Kitty will be posted every month.

Super League Powers Up for Esports and Gaming Business Summit 2023 with Dual Panel Presentations

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League (Nasdaq: SLE), a global leader in delivering immersive experiences across the world’s largest metaverse platforms, is excited to announce its participation in the esteemed Esports and Gaming Business Summit 2023 .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super League (Nasdaq: SLE), a global leader in delivering immersive experiences across the world’s largest metaverse platforms, is excited to announce its participation in the esteemed Esports and Gaming Business Summit 2023 .
  • The company will be prominently represented on two dynamic panel presentations.
  • Matt Edelman, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Super League, will join a panel of industry leaders and share his expertise in a lively discussion about Using Esports and Gaming to Reach Gen Z .
  • “Participating in the Esports and Gaming Business Summit 2023 is a fantastic opportunity for Super League to help shape the dialog about how brands and IP owners can best engage under-25 year-olds through immersive experiences,” said Edelman.

Embark on an Epic Adventure With the DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together Experience on Roblox's Livetopia

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together arrives in sneak previews Nov. 4 and in theaters Nov. 17.

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  • DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together arrives in sneak previews Nov. 4 and in theaters Nov. 17.
  • That is followed by the custom Trolls Mount Rageous mini-world experience that launches 10/20, and hosts unique Trolls rides and content and a Trolls-inspired mini-world experience.
  • The Trolls experience will be capped off by a Trolls BroZone concert the week of November 13, leading up to the film's release in theaters.
  • “We are thrilled to bring the enchanting world of DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together via Roblox’s Livetopia.