The Smurfs

SRM Kicks-Off 2024 Sip with Me Marketing Campaign

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

JUPITER, FL, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRM Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRM) (the “Company” or “SRM”) is a trusted toy and souvenir designer and developer, selling into the world’s largest theme parks and entertainment venues, is launching their 2024 Sip with Me marketing campaign which includes social media ads, a consumer SipWithMeCup.com website and wholesale trade shows in Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas. SRM continues to drive consumer brand awareness of Sip with Me® patented children’s cups featuring Smurfs & Zoonicorn franchise characters alongside SRM’s proprietary, loveable Trend Animal collection.

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  • JUPITER, FL, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRM Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRM) (the “Company” or “SRM”) is a trusted toy and souvenir designer and developer, selling into the world’s largest theme parks and entertainment venues, is launching their 2024 Sip with Me marketing campaign which includes social media ads, a consumer SipWithMeCup.com website and wholesale trade shows in Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas.
  • SRM continues to drive consumer brand awareness of Sip with Me® patented children’s cups featuring Smurfs & Zoonicorn franchise characters alongside SRM’s proprietary, loveable Trend Animal collection.
  • SRM is launching its consumer Sip with Me social media advertising campaign on Meta and Tik Tok along with the debut of its consumer SipWithMeCup.com website.
  • SRM Entertainment will feature our full line of products including Sip with Me kids drinkware product mix featuring Smurfs and Zoonicorn at the following trade shows:
    Las Vegas Market and More: January 28-February 1, 2024 SRM Entertainment will be showing their products in R-Biz Associates Showroom C972, C975

SRM Entertainment Extends its Multi-Year SMURFS License Agreement

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

JUPITER, FL, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRM Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRM)(the “Company” or “SRM Entertainment”), today announced that the Company has signed an agreement to extend the Smurfs multi-year licensing agreement with LAFIG Belgium for use of the Smurfs brand name and characters to be featured on SRM’s patented Sip With Me line of children’s hydration drinkware and table-top products through December 2025. SRM Entertainment’s patented Sip with Me® children’s cups which feature Smurfs franchise characters will be sold online and at retail stores throughout the country.

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  • JUPITER, FL, Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRM Entertainment , Inc. (Nasdaq: SRM)(the “Company” or “SRM Entertainment”), today announced that the Company has signed an agreement to extend the Smurfs multi-year licensing agreement with LAFIG Belgium for use of the Smurfs brand name and characters to be featured on SRM’s patented Sip With Me line of children’s hydration drinkware and table-top products through December 2025.
  • SRM Entertainment’s patented Sip with Me® children’s cups which feature Smurfs franchise characters will be sold online and at retail stores throughout the country.
  • Through the license agreement, SRM developed a line of patented Sip with Me® double drinking straw tumblers.
  • “The timing is perfect for SRM with the new Smurfs movie featuring pop superstar Rihanna as the voice for Smurfette.

The Sandbox partners with Agora to power next-gen social interactions in the metaverse

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, today announced a partnership with Agora to supercharge real-time engagement and social interaction within the metaverse. The collaboration will empower players in The Sandbox to connect through real-time voice, video, and chat, encouraging better collaboration among creators, and social multiplayer experiences.

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  • The collaboration will empower players in The Sandbox to connect through real-time voice, video, and chat, encouraging better collaboration among creators, and social multiplayer experiences.
  • The Sandbox chose Agora for this partnership because they provide an ideal real-time engagement platform for the metaverse.
  • "Real-time engagement technology is essential for enabling social interactions in the metaverse," said Tony Zhao, CEO and Co-Founder of Agora.
  • "We're excited to see how The Sandbox continues to innovate with Agora's products to build deeper connections within communities."

The Sandbox partners with Agora to power next-gen social interactions in the metaverse

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, today announced a partnership with Agora to supercharge real-time engagement and social interaction within the metaverse. The collaboration will empower players in The Sandbox to connect through real-time voice, video, and chat, encouraging better collaboration among creators, and social multiplayer experiences.

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  • The collaboration will empower players in The Sandbox to connect through real-time voice, video, and chat, encouraging better collaboration among creators, and social multiplayer experiences.
  • The Sandbox chose Agora for this partnership because they provide an ideal real-time engagement platform for the metaverse.
  • "Real-time engagement technology is essential for enabling social interactions in the metaverse," said Tony Zhao, CEO and Co-Founder of Agora.
  • "We're excited to see how The Sandbox continues to innovate with Agora's products to build deeper connections within communities."

SRM Entertainment Exhibits at the 2023 North American International Toy Fair NYC

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Friday, September 22, 2023

JUPITER, FL, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRM Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRM) will exhibit at the iconic 2023 North American International Toy Fair in New York City from Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, unveiling its new 2024 Spring & Summer Sea Life and Zoo Animals collection.

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  • JUPITER, FL, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRM Entertainment , Inc. (Nasdaq: SRM) will exhibit at the iconic 2023 North American International Toy Fair in New York City from Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, unveiling its new 2024 Spring & Summer Sea Life and Zoo Animals collection.
  • SRM Entertainment will introduce the featured Smurfs and Zoonicorn Sip with Me kids drinkware product line September 30 thru October 3, 2023 at the North American International Toy Fair in New York City (Booth #2689).
  • "We couldn't think of a better venue to display our new Spring collection and branded merchandise to an audience ready to buy!
  • " said Rich Miller, CEO of SRM Entertainment.

FARMHOUSE FRESH® ANNOUNCES SKINCARE COLLAB WITH THE SMURFS®; LAUNCHES "SMURFY EVER AFTER ANIMAL RESCUE PROJECT"

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Monday, September 18, 2023

MCKINNEY, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FarmHouse Fresh®, the leading farm-grown skincare company focusing on high-nutrition ingredients and potent botanical extracts grown daily through sustainable hydroponic farming, has partnered with The Smurfs® to launch a 6-piece, limited-edition skincare collection.  The first of its kind, this partnership will bring the whimsical wonders of the Smurfs® forest to life, while rescuing animals.  FarmHouse Fresh® has committed $1 from the sale of each product to the FHF "Smurfy Ever After Animal Rescue Project" to help urgent animal cases nationwide.  Through batch codes on the packaging, customers will be able to learn the stories of the animals directly benefitting from their skincare purchase and follow their healing journeys.

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  • FarmHouse Fresh® has committed $1 from the sale of each product to the FHF "Smurfy Ever After Animal Rescue Project" to help urgent animal cases nationwide.
  • Early spa visitors will be treated to collectible gifts, including cosmetic bags with a FHF x Smurf Village Silk Scarf.
  • FarmHouse Fresh® is an award-winning natural skincare company growing fresh hydroponic botanicals daily on their farm in McKinney, Texas.
  • At the FarmHouse Fresh® Ranch Headquarters, employees are directly involved with the care of rescue animals.

Maestro Media Ranks Number 689 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 List

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inc. revealed today that Maestro Media ranks number 689 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

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  • With Three-Year Revenue Growth of Nearly 1000 Percent, Maestro Media Ranks Number 689 Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
    LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Inc. revealed today that Maestro Media ranks number 689 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
  • The Inc. 5000 class of 2023 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges.
  • Companies on the 2023 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022.

Virtual Interactive Technologies Corp. announces former Sony Pictures Entertainment Senior VP Mark Caplan has been appointed to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Denver, Colorado, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Interactive Technologies Corp., (OTC: VRVR) ("VRVR" or the "Company"), an American multi-platform video gaming developer and publisher, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Mark Caplan to its newly expanded board of directors.

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  • Mark Caplan is a founder of Ridge Partners, a business development consulting practice providing clients with licensing guidance, advisory, strategic planning, and content distribution strategies across various entertainment media platforms and services.
  • Mark previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Products at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
  • In this role, he oversaw Consumer Product Licensing, IP Strategy & Management, Location Based Entertainment, and Interactive Gaming efforts on behalf of the studio.
  • During his 20-year career with SPE, Mark was involved with some of the most recognized entertainment properties in film and television.

The Smurfs and SEE Touring Exhibitions Inc. to Create Revolutionary Interactive Family Entertainment Experience

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

SMURFS -THE ADVENTURE, powered by XSpace, an interactive experience like no other, to launch in 2024

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  • SMURFS -THE ADVENTURE, powered by XSpace, an interactive experience like no other, to launch in 2024
    The new attraction, called "SMURFS – THE ADVENTURE", will launch on the XSpace platform, a cutting-edge technology developed by Smart Entertainment, Ltd., to create an interactive experience like no other.
  • SEE Touring Exhibitions Inc., part of the family of SEE companies and a leader in the entertainment industry, is excited to be collaborating with The Smurfs on this groundbreaking project.
  • "We're extremely excited to be working with Smurfs and SEE Touring Exhibitions Inc. to create a touring experience that combines our cutting-edge technology with the beloved characters of Smurfs," said Carmi Wurtman, CEO of Smart Entertainment.
  • For more information about The Smurfs, SEE Touring Exhibitions Inc., and XSpace, please visit their respective websites.

Iconic Smurfs™ Brand Launches Unique Kids Nutritional Gummies Made With Real Fruit

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutritional supplements just got more fun for kids, and smarter for parents, with new Smurfs Kids Gummies .

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nutritional supplements just got more fun for kids, and smarter for parents, with new Smurfs Kids Gummies .
  • "The Smurfs brand, with its iconic blue characters, brings instant interest to our nutritional gummies," says Dave Bunch, CEO of Growve.
  • We wanted to tap into this rich nostalgia and provide parents a healthier choice to give their kids."
  • "We are so happy with this new collaboration with Growve, launching the Smurfs kids vitamin gummies in North America.