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Fobi AI Chosen To Participate in the 2024 Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator Program

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 22, 2024, Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that Fobi has been selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year’s sports tech accelerator program.

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  • Fobi selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year's sports tech accelerator program.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- February 22, 2024, Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce that Fobi has been selected among nine other companies from over 1,500 applicants across 52 countries for this year’s sports tech accelerator program.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners
    PHILADELPHIA, February 22, 2024 —Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • Fobi AI uses automation, AI, and real-time data intelligence to enhance global customer engagement, personalization, and activation.

Embrace School Choice: Digital Academy of Florida Now Enrolling For 2024-2025 School Year

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Enrollment is now open at Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

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  • Enrollment is now open at Digital Academy of Florida (DAOF) for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
  • Prospective students and their families are invited to join the statewide online public school’s dynamic learning community that comes at no cost to families.
  • With a full suite of academic and school support services, the academy is dedicated to equipping parents and students with strategies and techniques that help meet potential needs.
  • She doesn’t have to worry about other kids, bullying, or being scared to go to school.

Ten Companies Secure Spot in 2024 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.

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  • Today, 10 companies were accepted into the fourth class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator , powered by Boomtown.
  • The exciting opportunities and impactful outcomes of the SportsTech program have continued to fuel interest and demand with more than 1,500 applicants for this year’s class, from across 52 countries.
  • Since the first class in 2021, SportsTech alumni have achieved 132 pilots, partnerships, and commercial deals with consortium partners.
  • Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Class of 2024 includes:
    Aquimo drives value to brands, sports teams, and media through massive multiplayer mobile skill-sports games that integrate the motion of users’ phones and let millions play on any TV or live-stream broadcast – with no download required.

Women in Leadership at Weintraub Tobin Highlighted on International Women's Day

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Friday, March 8, 2024

"Jessica, Jeanne, Tara, and Jennel are representative of the talented women that Weintraub is fortunate to have at every level of our Firm," said Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus .

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  • "Jessica, Jeanne, Tara, and Jennel are representative of the talented women that Weintraub is fortunate to have at every level of our Firm," said Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus .
  • She has consistently been at the forefront of cutting-edge deals in podcasts, endorsements, gaming, sports, merchandising, touring, publishing, licensing, and everything in between.
  • "Women hold many of Weintraub's top administrative leadership positions and the women in our professional staff are integral to the success of the law firm," said Fernandez.
  • "International Women's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of these women, acknowledge the progress we have made, and reinforce the goals we set for the future."

ALIA TUTOR AND JOHN MOMTAZEE JOIN REAGAN FOUNDATION & INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that Alia Tutor and John Momtazee will join the Foundation's Board of Trustees.

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  • SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced today that Alia Tutor and John Momtazee will join the Foundation's Board of Trustees.
  • "We are thrilled to have Alia Tutor and John Momtazee join the Reagan Foundation's Board of Trustees," said Foundation Board Chairman Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. "With their experience in business, brand stewardship and philanthropy, they bring a unique and valuable perspective to the Reagan Foundation."
  • Alia Tutor is committed to building on her family's distinguished legacy of impactful philanthropy, serving as President of the Alia Tutor Family Foundation.
  • She also proudly serves on the Board of Directors for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and the CHLA Foundation Board of Trustees.

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 2023 GEORGE POLK AWARDS IN JOURNALISM

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Monday, February 19, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five recipients of the 2023 George Polk Awards, announced today by Long Island University, were for coverage of the Israel/Gaza and Russia/Ukraine wars in a year when the university is marking the 75th anniversary of one of American journalism's prized honors.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five recipients of the 2023 George Polk Awards, announced today by Long Island University, were for coverage of the Israel/Gaza and Russia/Ukraine wars in a year when the university is marking the 75th anniversary of one of American journalism's prized honors.
  • The George Polk Awards were established in 1949 by LIU to commemorate George Polk, a CBS correspondent murdered in 1948 while covering the Greek civil war.
  • The awards, which place a premium on investigative and enterprising reporting that gains attention and achieves results, are conferred annually to honor special achievement in journalism.
  • At the same time, sixteen outstanding journalists whose careers reflect a commitment to deep investigative reporting will be honored as "George Polk laureates."

DOCOMO and NTT Expand 6G Collaborations with SK Telecom and Rohde & Schwarz

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

TOKYO, Feb 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) announced today that they have added two new global partners to their collaborative 6G trials with the world's leading vendors and global operators: telecom operator SK Telecom Co., Ltd (SK Telecom) and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG (Rohde & Schwarz), a manufacturer of high-frequency high-performance measurement instruments.

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  • TOKYO, Feb 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) announced today that they have added two new global partners to their collaborative 6G trials with the world's leading vendors and global operators: telecom operator SK Telecom Co., Ltd (SK Telecom) and Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG (Rohde & Schwarz), a manufacturer of high-frequency high-performance measurement instruments.
  • As part of its technical collaboration3 with DOCOMO and NTT, SK Telecom will participate in trials using AI technology to tailor radio interfaces for various propagation environments, which is being conducted jointly by DOCOMO with NTT and Nokia.
  • The trial will now be expanded to include environments closer to envisioned uses, leveraging SK Telecom's expertise as a telecom operator and ecosystem creator, similar to DOCOMO.
  • Through these efforts, DOCOMO and NTT aim to accelerate research and development that will contribute to the global standardization and commercialization of 6G.

NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom Release White Paper on Base Station Equipment Utilizing Virtualization Technology

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TOKYO, Feb 20, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and the leading South Korean telecommunications operator SK Telecom (SKT) today announced the joint release of a white paper summarizing the technical outlook for base station equipment using virtualization technology, the latest result of their ongoing technical cooperation.

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  • TOKYO, Feb 20, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and the leading South Korean telecommunications operator SK Telecom (SKT) today announced the joint release of a white paper summarizing the technical outlook for base station equipment using virtualization technology, the latest result of their ongoing technical cooperation.
  • The white paper reviews the future prospects of virtualized RAN (vRAN) base station equipment for use by telecommunications operators, drawing on the two companies' combined experience in network construction and operation.
  • In addition to outlining expectations for base station equipment vendors, the paper also discusses technical insights targeted at telecom operators.
  • (1) NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom to Collaborate on Technological Advancement of Metaverse, Digital Media and 5G/6G (November 22, 2022) www.docomo.ne.jp/info/news_release/2022/11/21_00.html (in Japanese only)
    (2) NTT DOCOMO and SK Telecom Release White Papers on Green Mobile Networks and 6G Requirements (February 22, 2023) www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2023/0222_00.html

Jessica Marlow Elected to Weintraub Tobin Managing Board

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Jessica Marlow has been elected to the law firm's Managing Board.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that Jessica Marlow has been elected to the law firm's Managing Board.
  • A shareholder in the Entertainment and Digital Media practice group, Jessica is based in Los Angeles with a global practice of groundbreaking young talent.
  • Jessica is one of the youngest senior partners in Weintraub's long history and a trailblazer in the merger of digital and traditional media.
  • Originally from Sacramento, Jessica received her BA from UC Davis, cum laude, before attaining her law degree from Pepperdine University.

Read these 2023 FTC best sellers to be a better seller in 2024

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Read these 2023 FTC best sellers to be a better seller in 2024 Technically we can’t categorize these notable FTC staff publications of 2023 as “best sellers” because they’re available at no charge.

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Read these 2023 FTC best sellers to be a better seller in 2024

  • Technically we can’t categorize these notable FTC staff publications of 2023 as “best sellers” because they’re available at no charge.
  • To count yourself among the better sellers of 2024, consider guidance from these titles published or updated in 2023.
  • It’s the responsibility of the business to provide that notice clearly and to honor consumers’ choices within 10 business days.
  • Before the Rule’s July 30, 2024, effective date, read the new compliance guide to learn more about what the CARS Rule means for dealers and prospective car buyers.
  • Informing Businesses about the INFORM Consumers Act and What Third Party Sellers Need to Know About the INFORM Consumers Act.
  • But if you’re looking for an introduction to what the new law means for your business, these two FTC publications are a good place to start.
  • Another important observation: For younger kids in particular, disclosures are unlikely to be effective.
  • The tactics of crooks who target small businesses morph with the marketplace.
  • That’s why the FTC has published this guide for businesses in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. (Also check out ftc.gov/languages for new consumer resources in multiple languages.)
  • 2023 has been an important year in health privacy and this revised FTC-HHS guide has advice to help your company comply with the law.
  • Franchise Fundamentals blog series.
  • If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, don’t make a move without considering the advice in the FTC’s five-part Franchise Fundamentals series.
  • June 2023 was a trifecta for businesses that use endorsements in their marketing.