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iQIYI Produced Independent Films Gain Further Critical Acclaim as "Mirrors and Feathers" and "Blue Amber" Pick Up Awards at International Film Festivals

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Monday, July 2, 2018
Baidu, iQiyi, Chinese films, Economy of China, World Wide Web, Digital media, Films

BEIJING, July 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI Inc.(NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"),an innovative market-leading online entertainment service inChina, today announced that two of its originally produced films have won awards at prestigious international film festivals.

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  • BEIJING, July 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI Inc.(NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"),an innovative market-leading online entertainment service inChina, today announced that two of its originally produced films have won awards at prestigious international film festivals.
  • iQIYI produced Mirrors and Feathers won the "Best Artistic Contribution" award at theTarkovsky International Film Festival "Zerkalo"in Moscow, and iQIYI's in-house developed independent film Blue Amber triumphed in the Shanghai International Film Festival's "New Asian Talent" category, winning the award for "Best Cinematography".
  • Mirrors and Feathers, also known by its alternate title The Widowed Witch, was directed by up-and-coming Chinese director Cai Chengjie.
  • The film tells the story of a widow in rural Chinawho is outcast from her community and comes to possess magical powers.

NIMO TV, TENCENT GAMES Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

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Friday, June 29, 2018
Tencent, Economy of China, Video game publishers, World Wide Web, Computing, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Arena of Valor, Shenzhen, Huya

SHENZHEN, China, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- June 29, 2018, China's top game streaming platform HUYA Inc. (NYSE:HUYA) signs strategic cooperation deal with TENCENT GAMES.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- June 29, 2018, China's top game streaming platform HUYA Inc. (NYSE:HUYA) signs strategic cooperation deal with TENCENT GAMES.
  • This comprehensive strategic agreement was bound between HUYA's global brand NIMO TV and TENCENT GAMES.
  • As Tencent is currently the second largest shareholder of Huya, the binding between NIMO TV and TENCENT GAMES is based on the multi-site alliance between the two giants in both China and overseas market.
  • NIMO TV has exclusive official resource which includes Tencent global popular games like PUBG MOBILE and Arena of Valor.

AGORA Announces Tom Hudson to Join Advisory Board

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Agora Center, Jyväskylä, Agora, Arlington, Texas, Underground culture, World Wide Web

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Agora Data, Inc. ("AGORA"), a Texas-based provider of technology solutions for the financial services industry, announces that Tom Hudson has joined AGORA's advisory board.

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  • ARLINGTON, Texas, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Agora Data, Inc. ("AGORA"), a Texas-based provider of technology solutions for the financial services industry, announces that Tom Hudson has joined AGORA's advisory board.
  • AGORA founder and CEO Steve Burke commented, "I have known and worked with Tom for years.Tom is an icon and a household name in our industry.We are thrilled and privileged that he has joined our talent-packed advisory board."
  • "Having such a 'blue-chip' name as Tom Hudson associated in such a meaningful way with AGORA is a strong endorsement and validation of the value we continue to bring to the market.We could not be more proud to have Tom and our entire advisory board as our partners in our mission," noted Steve Burke.
  • Founded by industry veterans, Agora Data, Inc. is an Arlington, Texas-based developer of financial services enabling software and solutions.Its flagship application AGORA was launched to create a true marketplace for buyers and sellers of auto loans.

eComEngine Tools Now Available on Amazon Marketplace Appstore

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
E-commerce, Online marketplaces, World Wide Web, Computing, Amazon, App store

RICHMOND, Va., June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- eComEngine, maker of FeedbackFive and RestockPro, announces the availability of its tools in the Amazon Marketplace Appstore.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- eComEngine, maker of FeedbackFive and RestockPro, announces the availability of its tools in the Amazon Marketplace Appstore.
  • Launched in 2009, it has the distinction of being the first reputation management tool available for businesses that sell on Amazon.
  • Members of the Amazon Marketplace Developer Council have a unique perspective and understanding of the small-and-medium-sized businesses that sell on Amazon.
  • "We view the Marketplace Appstore as a great opportunity for sellers to find effective tools for their needs," said Jay Lagarde, eComEngine Founder and President.

New "Chat Stories" Experience from the Ad Council Draws Teens in with Interactive Underage Drinking & Driving Prevention Message

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Software, Computing, World Wide Web, Alcohol law, Ad Council, Propaganda in the United States, Chatbot, Facebook, Driving under the influence

Inspired by the insight that teens increasingly seek out interactive stories and "chatbots" online, the " Ultimate Party Foul " chat experience leverages this emerging format to seamlessly integrate a message about the consequences of underage drinking and driving.

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  • Inspired by the insight that teens increasingly seek out interactive stories and "chatbots" online, the " Ultimate Party Foul " chat experience leverages this emerging format to seamlessly integrate a message about the consequences of underage drinking and driving.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8348951-ad-council-ultimate-part...
    The "Ultimate Party Foul" experience is hosted on Facebook Messenger and supported with donated media from Facebook.
  • The storyline highlights the range of potential consequences of drinking and driving underage, and plays on teens' fear of losing the newfound freedom a driver's license represents.
  • The chat experience is part of the ongoing Underage Drinking and Driving Prevention campaign from the Ad Council, which includes TV, radio, outdoor, and digital PSAs supported by donated media nationwide.

Digital Advertising Rates Set Unprecedented Highs This Summer

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Marketing, Digital marketing, World Wide Web, Advertising, Communication design, Product design, Online advertising, Design

Ezoic's popular Ad Revenue Index highlights a record-breaking upward trend in digital ad rates since the start of the year.

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  • Ezoic's popular Ad Revenue Index highlights a record-breaking upward trend in digital ad rates since the start of the year.
  • "We are seeing a really opportune time for digital publishers," said Ezoic's head of marketing, Tyler Bishop.
  • "Ad rates are really in a prime spot for those that know how to capitalize on the increased competition in the marketplace.
  • We obviously share the index data publically, but we see even more information internally that points to 2018 being a record-breaking time for digital advertising."

Digital Advertising Rates Set Unprecedented Highs This Summer

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Marketing, Digital marketing, World Wide Web, Advertising, Communication design, Product design, Online advertising, Design

Ezoic's popular Ad Revenue Index highlights a record-breaking upward trend in digital ad rates since the start of the year.

Key Points: 
  • Ezoic's popular Ad Revenue Index highlights a record-breaking upward trend in digital ad rates since the start of the year.
  • "We are seeing a really opportune time for digital publishers," said Ezoic's head of marketing, Tyler Bishop.
  • "Ad rates are really in a prime spot for those that know how to capitalize on the increased competition in the marketplace.
  • We obviously share the index data publically, but we see even more information internally that points to 2018 being a record-breaking time for digital advertising."

AI-Powered Intelligent Messaging Technology from Digital Air Strike Accelerates Sales for Businesses on Facebook and Websites

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Software, Computing, World Wide Web, Social networking services, Facebook Messenger, If, Facebook

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Air Strike , the leading social media, intelligent messaging and digital engagement company, has integrated with Facebook to deploy its award-winning Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered real-time messaging solution, Response Path, on Facebook Messenger.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Air Strike , the leading social media, intelligent messaging and digital engagement company, has integrated with Facebook to deploy its award-winning Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered real-time messaging solution, Response Path, on Facebook Messenger.
  • "The way people engage with businesses has changed," said Alexi Venneri, CEO and co-founder, Digital Air Strike.
  • That's where intelligent messaging comes in as it asks qualifying questions to move consumers farther down the sales funnel before a person needs to step in."
  • Digital Air Strike's Response Path platform was introduced in March 2018 following Digital Air Strike's acquisition of the privately held AI chat technology business of Eldercare Technology (d.b.a.

Payability Expands Services to eCommerce Marketplaces Including Walmart, Jet.com and Tophatter; Launches Instant Advance Financing to Further Support Seller Growth

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Economy of the United States, Publishing, World Wide Web, E-commerce, Walmart, Amazon, Zentail

NEW YORK, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Payability , the leading provider of friction-free financing for eCommerce marketplace sellers, today announced the availability of its Instant Advance financing offering.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Payability , the leading provider of friction-free financing for eCommerce marketplace sellers, today announced the availability of its Instant Advance financing offering.
  • Instead of bank loans that rely on personal credit scores, a seller can qualify for Payability's Instant Advance based on their marketplace sales history and performance metrics.
  • "At Payability we aim to support our customer's growth however we can, both today, and as they grow into the future.
  • Payability gives eCommerce sellers fast access to revenues they've already earned from eCommerce marketplaces including Amazon, Newegg, Tophatter, Walmart and Jet.com .

Alliance Residential Company, Dwelo, Google And Nest Collaborate On Largest Smart Apartment Rollout In History

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Thursday, June 28, 2018
World Wide Web, Alphabet Inc., Technology, Artificial intelligence, Android, Google Assistant, Google, Nest Learning Thermostat

PHOENIX, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Alliance Residential Company, in collaboration with Dwelo, Google and Nest, announces the launch of its "Alliance SmartHome" technology package across more than 25,000 luxury apartments nationwide.

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  • PHOENIX, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Alliance Residential Company, in collaboration with Dwelo, Google and Nest, announces the launch of its "Alliance SmartHome" technology package across more than 25,000 luxury apartments nationwide.
  • The Alliance SmartHome package features the Nest Learning Thermostat and Google Home Mini with Google Assistant built-in, as well as smart locks, light switches and wall outlets.
  • "After two years in development, we are pleased to launch Alliance SmartHome," says Jay Hiemenz, President of Alliance.
  • Alliance, one of the largest multifamily developers, builders and managers in the U.S., is leveraging its scale for the development and rollout of the platform.