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GSTV and Super League Team Up to Connect Consumer’s Physical Journey With Digital Worlds

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GSTV, the national on-the-go video network engaging and entertaining targeted audiences at scale across tens of thousands of fuel retailers, and Super League (Nasdaq:SLE), a leading creator and publisher of content experiences and media solutions across the world’s largest immersive platforms, announced today that they have formed a groundbreaking partnership that will unite the physical journey of consumers with the expansive digital world of gaming. To kick things off, the partnership brings Super League’s popular Metaburst gaming news segment to GSTV, keeping millions of viewers at fuel and convenience retailers across the country updated on the latest trends and advancements in the 3D web, virtual worlds and platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. GSTV and Super League are also collaborating on other integration opportunities that unite physical and digital retail engagement to provide brands with innovative and exciting ways to reach a broad base of consumers.

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  • GSTV and Super League are also collaborating on other integration opportunities that unite physical and digital retail engagement to provide brands with innovative and exciting ways to reach a broad base of consumers.
  • Metaburst is now airing on GSTV and brands will have the opportunity to sponsor the segment or produce custom segments together with Super League and GSTV.
  • GSTV and Super League will also offer unique ways to bridge the gap between the physical act of fueling up and the digital world of gaming.
  • More details about the Super League and GSTV partnership, including in-game integrations, will be shared in the coming weeks.

Super League Adds Unique Fortnite Capabilities With Chartis Partnership

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Reminiscent of Super League’s groundbreaking acquisition of what is now Super Biz - the company’s industry-leading creator software development kit accessed by more than 3,500 creators - the partnership with Chartis enables Super League and its prominent global brand partners to tap into the Chartis Network, a coalition of independent Fortnite Creative developers with more than 157 million monthly plays and nearly one billion monthly impressions.

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  • Reminiscent of Super League’s groundbreaking acquisition of what is now Super Biz - the company’s industry-leading creator software development kit accessed by more than 3,500 creators - the partnership with Chartis enables Super League and its prominent global brand partners to tap into the Chartis Network, a coalition of independent Fortnite Creative developers with more than 157 million monthly plays and nearly one billion monthly impressions.
  • Key capabilities enabled by this partnership include:
    Develop comprehensive, end-to-end integrations into more than 100 top Fortnite Creative maps with 968+ million impressions per month.
  • “Chartis is deploying an inspiring formula within the Fortnite Creative community that Super League knows exactly how to accelerate, having built a significant Roblox business starting with a similar foundation,” says Matt Edelman, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Super League.
  • “We are excited to bring the very best of what we do to Fortnite with Chartis, as we work to provide our client partners with world-class solutions to engage the massive Fortnite user base.”
    Brendan Stock, CEO of Chartis, added, “We couldn’t imagine a better partner than Super League.

AlphaGen Intelligence Corp. Announces Strategic Partnership with XCAVE Studios Inc. to Develop Next-Generation Branded Experiences in Fortnite

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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This announcement comes on the heels of The Walt Disney Company's groundbreaking investment of $1.5 billion in Epic Games.

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  • This announcement comes on the heels of The Walt Disney Company's groundbreaking investment of $1.5 billion in Epic Games.
  • Fortnite's built-in commerce system and avatar customization options present new avenues for revenue and deeper brand engagement, offering an attractive proposition for AlphaGen and XCAVE Studios’ Fortune 500 clientele.
  • The partnership between AlphaGen and XCAVE Studios is poised to harness the following strategic advantages within Fortnite:
    Broad Audience Reach: Engage with a young, global audience, with high engagement metrics, including 250 million monthly active players.
  • Built-in Commerce: Utilize Fortnite's in-game commerce system for direct monetization through virtual goods or experiences, with a generous revenue share model.

Join Maxon at NAB 2024: Discover the Future of Digital Creativity

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists, and creators of all types, is excited to announce the presenter lineup and schedule for NAB 2024 in Las Vegas, April 13 - 17 at booth SL4104.

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  • Maxon returns to NAB with presentations by artists from around the world and demos of the latest, groundbreaking Maxon One features and tools.
  • Stop by the Maxon booth at NAB to see a demo that turns a robot sculpted in ZBrush into a 3D-printed figurine!
  • Artists use the Maxon One suite of tools for 2D and 3D design, animation, motion graphics, filmmaking, digital sculpting, rendering, and much more.
  • "Maxon is a community-focused company and, as always, we're excited to return to NAB to talk with everyone and share ideas," says Maxon CEO, David McGavran.

FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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FTC Releases 2023 Privacy and Data Security Update

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development of artificial intelligence models and misuse of health data.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission released its Privacy and Data Security Update for 2023 that highlights the FTC’s work to protect consumer privacy and respond to the evolving ways that companies use consumer data such as in the development of artificial intelligence models and misuse of health data.
  • Between 2021 and 2023, the FTC has taken action to address privacy and security threats in several key areas including:
  • The FTC also has remained active in targeting companies that fail to implement reasonable data security measures to protect consumer data.
  • In 2022 and 2023 alone, the FTC announced or finalized enforcement actions against Global Tel*Link, Drizly, Chegg, and CafePress for data security failures.
  • In addition to vigorous enforcement, the FTC has engaged in rulemaking and other policy work to establish baseline standards that protect consumers’ privacy.

Announcement: Fort Block Games ($FBG) Spearheads Web3 Gaming Evolution with Player-Centric Approach

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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In a bold move that promises to redefine the dynamics of gaming and blockchain, Fort Block Games emerges as a leader in Web3 innovation.

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  • In a bold move that promises to redefine the dynamics of gaming and blockchain, Fort Block Games emerges as a leader in Web3 innovation.
  • Fort Block Games development strategy centres on the creation of a diverse portfolio of free-to-play games, meticulously designed to captivate and engage players.
  • From immersive single-player narratives to collaborative ventures and adrenaline-pumping multiplayer showdowns, Fort Block Games aims to elevate gaming experiences to unprecedented levels of excitement and immersion.
  • By incorporating Web3 tokenomics into traditional popular gaming platforms, Fort Block Games sets a new standard for the industry.

Emerging Markets Report: Look Who’s Talking

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Those of us who write, edit, and publish The Emerging Markets Report have come to share a world view when it comes to better company stories. For us, there is often an algorithm of success. Not a definitive one that offers guarantees or plays crystal ball, but indeed one that we think helps us identify possible better outcomes.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Those of us who write, edit, and publish The Emerging Markets Report have come to share a world view when it comes to better company stories.
  • We like companies positioned in hot markets, with proven leadership and novel or proprietary technology, and revenue .
  • Well, here you go, an outstanding AI Healthcare company and this one has the right people talking about it.
  • Ultimately, it’s not just about what’s being said as it is who’s doing the talking.

Steamroller Taps Shawn Dunn For Chief Technology Officer

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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MOUNT DORA, Fla. , March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prior to joining Steamroller, Dunn was a Senior Product Manager at Epic Games where he was instrumental in the company's development direction of Unreal Engine in order for it to be easily adopted and used in the Media & Entertainment industry in Virtual Production, Visual Effects and Feature Animation. Shawn spent 3.5 years at Original Force, a privately owned animation studio with bases in Los Angeles, Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and Chengdu, where he was responsible for overseeing the technology foundation of the company, implementing IT and workflow innovations that support the creative and artistic process. Dunn also spent 13 years at Weta FX where he served as Head of Research and Development for the motion group, managing R&D for its animation, motion editing, pre-vis and crowd simulation units. Throughout his 28 year career, Shawn worked on over 30 feature films including Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin and The BFG, James Cameron's Avatar, Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, King Kong, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of the King, Rise of The Planet of The Apes, Iron Man 3, Man Of Steel, Dawn of the Planets of the Apes, The Avengers, X-Men: First Class and The Jungle Book.

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  • Steamroller Animation has announced that Shawn Dunn will be joining the studio as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Aaron Gilman, Chief Executive Officer of Steamroller Studios says, "We are beyond excited to welcome Shawn to Steamroller.
  • I have also been pushing real time workflows for most of my career and these are both areas that Steamroller Animation has been striving towards," says Shawn Dunn, Chief Technology Officer of Steamroller Studios.
  • Aaron Gilman, Chief Executive Officer of Steamroller Studios says, "We are beyond excited to welcome Shawn to Steamroller.

Sportian, by Globant, Agrees Global Strategic Partnership with StadioPlus

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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MADRID, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportian, the Sports & Entertainment Company from Globant, has joined forces with gaming and web3 specialists, StadioPlus, to enrich both company's respective offerings and help sports organizations combine digital product creation, growth strategies, meta-experiences and the creation of branded virtual worlds.

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  • As part of the new partnership, Globant Sportian and StadioPlus will design a combined global strategy that illustrates the synergies and opportunities of the two offerings and how it can accelerate new growth for the sports and entertainment industry.
  • "This partnership presents exciting new possibilities for connected fan experiences and will help us be the bridge between the sports industry and the future."
  • "StadioPlus shares our vision for transforming sport and entertainment through reaching new fans and providing world-class experiences," said Alejandro Scannapieco, Globant Sportian CEO.
  • Through this partnership, we will demonstrate how to add disruptive new technologies to existing tech ecosystems and engage fans across the digital and physical world."