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Ukrainian Brand KIVI for the First Time Introduces its Smart TV Lineup with Own Content Hub in Europe

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KIVI, Ukrainian TV developer and manufacturer, for the first time has introduced new product line of medium segment smart TVs. The series includes models from 24’’ to 65’’ with different resolutions in frameless design. Product line has received a modern design, which is a result of the work of KIVI own R&D center and 3 international design offices. The models are made in a single stylish concept based on minimalism. To meet the high standards of picture quality, KIVI uses only class A+ panels, as well as several technological and software features. KIVI’s own speaker system was developed for the new product line with the support of JVC Kenwood company. 2022 smart TVs run a full-featured Android TV 11 OS with all the benefits of Google services, Netflix app integration and support of any compatible Google Play Market apps. Chromecast support adds the ability to quickly cast content from smartphone wirelessly. Google Assistant is running with voice command recognition. KIVI TV is not only a device for content broadcasting, but also a media hub with new features available immediately after purchase. Together with the new products, KIVI presents a large-scale media hub application KIVI MEDIA. At no additional cost, immediately after purchase, several sections are available to the user: TV Channels, Workouts and Games. New design To create a new design in addition to KIVI's own R&D 3 international design bureaus were involved. Out of more than 300 proposed options, the most sophisticated minimalistic design was chosen. The width of the visible part of the front frames is only about 2.6 mm. All models have Direct LED screen backlight technology with an optical distance of only 20 millimeters, which will allow to install TV as close as possible to the wall on a stand or bracket. TVs from 24” to 55” are also available in elegant white color. Image KIVI uses only A+ grade panels in its TVs, and R&D has done a lot of work to increase brightness, improve backlight uniformity and rich color gamut of the display. KIVI TVs support HDR not only for files from hard disk, but also when playing content online and gaming. Super Contrast Control 2.0 technology allows you to automatically change the contrast of the image not only of the entire screen, but also of its individual parts. To ensure that the UltraHD screen performs at its full potential even when viewing content in quality below 4K, the TV's processor is able to refine the sharpness of the image thanks to UltraClear technology. Max Vivid is our newest technology that improves an image quality and adds right amount of brightness and saturation by utilizing the power of a built-in powerful chipset. To make sure that video content looks smooth, and the details are clear our TVs have a built-in MEMC technology. Blue light protection By applying a physical filter to our screens, we have managed to reduce the amount of blue light by blocking short, high-frequency waves and allowing long low-frequency waves through. That helps to protect the viewers vision from blue light especially during night-time. Gaming Features Kivi TVs are offering best in class gaming features such as VRR and ALLM. They are fully compatible with modern consoles and could automatically change settings to provide the immersive gaming experience. Sound by JVC For the new KIVI product line, together with JVC Kenwood, an integrated speaker system was created that perfectly complements the high-quality image with good sound. The proprietary speakers are manually calibrated for each TV model and are enhanced with SRC audio processing and Dolby Audio Processing (DAP). The latter allows you to select sound presets and has additional tools like amplifying the volume of voice or auto-leveling harsh sounds during dynamic scenes or advertising. Google Android TV 11 In 2020, KIVI has signed contract with Google, that significantly influenced the stability and speed of the operating system. The joint efforts of the R&D departments of KIVI, Google and Mediatek are aimed at optimizing the operation of software and hardware, as well as detailed testing before the release of updated firmware versions. Thanks to the Android TV OS, certified by Google and Netflix, the user has access to all Google services created specifically for the TV platform, a huge number of applications from the Google Play Market, as well as Chromecast technology and Google Assistant. Control The remote control was developed in cooperation with the South Korean company Remote Solution. Ergonomics is built on the basis of KIVI and Google research: the buttons are located as intuitively as possible. The remote control works via Bluetooth, is equipped with a microphone and "quiet" buttons. The Air Mouse function is provided: with the help of a gyroscope, the remote control simulates a computer mouse cursor on the TV screen. KIVI MEDIA 2.0 Together with the 2022 lineup, KIVI introduced the updated KIVI MEDIA, a branded app for quick access to the best and most diverse partner content. Using KIVI MEDIA user will be able to have access to content immediately after TV unpacking. The KIVI MEDIA proprietary application will be updated regularly and will always have partially free content. Following content sections are available now: TV Channels: In cooperation with media content provides we offers free and paid TV channels (The list of channels varies in every country) Workouts: pre-recorded workout sessions which features the world class trainers will help viewers to keep their bodies in shape. Games: the section was developed in cooperation with the Boosteroid service (one of the three largest cloud gaming providers in Europe). Boosteroid technology allows to run demanding modern PC games simply on a TV: the game is launched on the partner's own servers, and the game process is transmitted via the Internet to the user's screen, who controls the game from his/her device, for example, from a gamepad. In addition to cloud gaming, free Android games for the whole family are integrated into the section. Control is possible using Bluetooth gamepads, remote control and smartphones, depending on the selected game. More sections and content will be available in KIVI MEDIA soon. KIVI TVs of the new model range are already available for sale in Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania. We are planning to expand into Europe soon. All units come with a 3-year display module warranty. About KIVI KIVI is company of Ukrainian origin founded in 2016. Main business – development and production of TVs. Brand is registered in Hungary, Budapest. Now KIVI is an international company with a product distribution in Europe and Asia. R&D department is situated in Ukraine and China. Production is carried out at the facilities of the world's largest contract manufacturer – MTC (Shenzhen, China). KIVI uses components from leading manufacturers from China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea. KIVI has an international quality control system. To date, more than 1.3 million devices have been sold. KIVI is a Google and Netflix Certified Partner. KIVI website: https://kivismart.com/ Please find KIVI mediakit here Photos of KIVI Lineup 2022 here Contact Details KIVI Khrystyna Tulchynska +380 96 891 2998 k.tulchynska@kivismart.com Company Website https://kivismart.com/

September 06, 2022 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Versailles Heroes launches new NFT- DeFi, an Industry Game Changer

Versailles Heroes

LOS ANGELES, US - Media OutReach - 5 September 2022 - With the current crypto market volatility, new NFT Play to Earn games being released in Q4, 2022 are starting to slow down. However, even in a bear market there are always unique outstanding projects ready to rise, and as a result, you can often find highly innovative opportunities. Versailles Heroes is the latest NFT Whitelist opportunity set to explode. Experience More Excitement and Entertainment Versailles Heroes is not just another NFT. It is a one-of-a-kind competitive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game with outstanding GameFi and metaverse elements. Created by an experienced team of developers and blockchain experts in Los Angeles USA and Singapore, this is a P2E game that combines crypto-economics with the gaming world, NFT art and blockchain to create a self-contained gaming ecosystem for players. Versailles Heroes has both PVP and PVE battle mechanics in its matchmaking system, meaning players can battle against each other, go head-to-head or interact with the quests in the environment. On their adventures, players can accumulate virtual assets, which can be integrated into the embeddable NFTs. However, players must first purchase an NFT Hero from the marketplace to participate, and the winner of each game is rewarded in tokens. Versailles Heroes Unique Selling Points Upgradable NFTs Versailles Heroes has an innovative the NFT upgrade system, allowing the changeable NFT data to be recorded on the chain. Unique DeFi Duo Token Versailles Heroes provides a duo token model that guarantees the burning of the game token, as well as the extra benefit of a big boost in mining. NFT Hero Development The value of each player’s NFT can increase over time. All players have room for growth, through continuous battles and upgrades so NFTs become more valuable over time. Embedded NFTs Embedded NFTs give the player digital ownership of items and a unique experience obtaining valuable NFT collectibles and assets, earning more match rewards throughout gameplay. Join the Whitelist To learn more visit https://versaillesheroes.com/ Join the discord community Versailles Heroes whitelist event starts September 9th to October 5th. https://versaillesheroes.com/whitelist-event/ Whitelisted members earn exclusive benefits including an NFT hero box, participation in a mystery box pre-sale giving you 30% of your hero’s max MOH rewards airdropped to your wallet, plus early beta testing access. Contact Details Quynhs Limited Legal@quynhs.sc Blue Orange Asia Ian Gerry ian@blueorangeasia.com

September 05, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Virtuos Launches Co-Development Studio Calypte in North America

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 1 September 2022 - Virtuos, a leading global game development company, today announced the launch of Calypte - a Virtuos Studio, its co-development and first full-service studio in North America covering all aspects of video game production including art, design, and engineering. Based in the Bay Area, Calypte's proximity to a major game development hub enhances collaboration between Virtuos and its partners through stronger alignment on project requirements and shorter turnaround time. Leveraging Virtuos' established distributed development model, scale, and expertise, partners will be provided round-the-clock support to deliver bigger games in faster iterations – which is essential to meeting the growing consumer demand for high-quality live content. Calypte is led by Studio Director Kirsten Kennedy. An award-winning producer, Kirsten brings with her over two decades of experience in the game industry, which includes 14 years in development production and four years in publishing production. Some notable AAA game franchises she has worked on include The Walking Dead, Sid Meier's Civilization, and Grand Theft Auto. As part of the Virtuos North America team, she will work alongside Jake DiGennaro, General Manager, North America at Virtuos. Building upon Virtuos' success in operating virtually throughout the pandemic period, Calypte is a new concept studio that promotes flexible working. Its employees are encouraged to work from anywhere – at home, in the office, or in a hybrid manner. The studio will also host employees from Virtuos' 12 other studios worldwide, allowing for integration and interoperability across the company's global network. Additionally, Calypte's strategic location in the Bay Area allows it to leverage the region's expertise in game development, storytelling, and technology. Jake DiGennaro, General Manager, North America at Virtuos said, "We saw the opportunity to bring Virtuos' values and expertise in distributed game development to the Bay Area. With the launch of Calypte, we look to provide alternative and accelerated career paths with opportunities to work on diverse AAA games. We also remain dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that fosters and embraces creative endeavors – and ultimately, the making of great games." Kirsten Kennedy, Studio Director, Calypte said, "I'm excited to be joining the Virtuos family and am honored by the trust that Jake and the team have in me to steer our growth in North America. From the concentration of gaming studios in the region to the diverse pool of highly-skilled and experienced gaming talent, the Bay Area is a fantastic place to grow our studio." The establishment of Calypte marks Virtuos' fourth expansion this year alone, starting with the acquisition of Volmi in Kyiv. That was followed by its scaling up in Southeast Asia with the acquisition of Glass Egg in Ho Chi Minh City and the official launch of Virtuos Kuala Lumpur. In 2020, Virtuos expanded in North America with the acquisition of CounterPunch in Los Angeles and the establishment of Virtuos Montreal. About Virtuos Founded in 2004, Virtuos is a leading global video game development company headquartered in Singapore with studios across Asia, Europe, and North America. With over 3,000 full-time professionals, Virtuos specializes in game development and art production for AAA consoles, PC, and mobile titles, enabling its partners to generate additional revenues and achieve greater operational efficiency. For over a decade, Virtuos has successfully delivered high-quality content for more than 2,000 projects and its clients include 18 of the top 20 digital entertainment companies worldwide. More information at www.virtuosgames.com. Contact Details Media Contact Zuhaili Marican +65 8468 7182 virtuos@wachsman.com

September 01, 2022 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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Best Online Casino Canada 2022 Betbeard

BetBeard

The best online casino in Canada is betbeard as it offers a wide variety of slot games, big bonuses, and great customer service. You can deposit and withdraw using the most popular Canadian payment methods, such as Interac, credit & debit cards, and crypto. What are the top 5 Canadian Online Casinos After researching and analyzing thousands of casinos, this article lists the 5 best online casinos in Canada, it compares their welcome bonuses, free games, responsible gambling procedures, and much more. Although many online casinos are serving online gamblers in Canada, betbeard is by far the best gambling site. If you're looking for other great Canadian gambling sites, here are the top 5 Canadа online casinos: Betbeard Betheat Bitstarz Mbit Casino Melbet Betbeard Online Casino When looking for the best Canadian online casino, it's hard to go past Betbeard. Not only does this site have more than 4000 slots, but it also offers some of the best bonuses in the business. 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This regulatory body ensures that all casinos operate fair and responsible gaming practices. There are many licensed online casinos in Canada, so you're sure to find one that suits your needs. Just make sure to check that the casino has a valid license before you sign up. Canada is home to many great online casinos, but not all of them are legal. The only way to be sure that an online casino is operating legally is to check that it has a license from the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. This regulatory body ensures that all casinos operate fair and responsible gaming practices. With so many great options to choose from, there's no reason to gamble at an illegal casino. Are Canadian online casinos rigged No, Canadian online casinos are not rigged. All licensed casinos are required to operate fairly and transparently. This means that the games are not set up to favor the house. However, it is important to remember that all casino games are based on chance, and no one can guarantee a win. Gambling online on any casino site features an element of risk even if you play in legit online casinos. How to Play Online Casinos in Canada Except for Ontario, Canada is currently an unregulated casino market meaning that all foreign licensed online in Curacao and Malta can freely operate there. There are thousands of online casino sites competing for the market offering free spins, progressive jackpots, and huge deposit bonuses making a great online casino experience for the player. How to Choose a Good Online Casino in Canada As online casino gambling is unrestricted, there are thousands of gambling sites for Canadian residents. It is thus important to evaluate online casinos and choose the best ones to play. 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Here are 3 tips on how to find the right online sportsbook for Canadian players: - Look for a sportsbook that is licensed and regulated in Canada - Make sure the sportsbook offers a wide range of betting options, including both pre-match and in-play betting - Check that the odds are competitive and that the site offers good bonuses and promotions Best Online Casino Games in Canada Slots are the most popular casino game in Canada, and it's not hard to see why. They're easy to play, they have the potential for big wins, and they're a lot of fun. If you're looking for an online casino with a great selection of slots, then you can't go wrong with Betbeard. Canadian players love live casino games thus the best gambling sites offer various table games and live dealer casino games. You can play poker, roulette, and blackjack at all Canadian mobile casinos. Best Online Slots in Canada As mentioned before, slots are the most popular casino game in Canada. If you're looking for the best online slots, then you should check out Betbeard. They have a huge selection of slots from the top software providers, and they offer generous bonuses and promotions. Some of the most popular online slots in Canada include Gonzo's Quest, Starburst and Mega Moolah Gonzo's Quest Gonzo's Quest is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot game with 20 bet lines. The game is based on the story of Gonzo, a Spanish conquistador, who is on a journey to find the lost city of gold, Eldorado. The game has beautiful graphics and an exciting soundtrack that will keep you engaged throughout your gameplay. The most appealing thing about Gonzo's Quest is the bonus feature. If you land three or more scatter symbols (the golden temple), you'll trigger the bonus round. In this round, you'll help Gonzo find Eldorado by spinning a wheel and collecting prizes along the way. You can also win big payouts during this round if you're lucky. If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding online slot game, with amazing graphics, an engaging story, and lucrative bonus features that can lead to big payouts, then Gonzo's Quest is the place. These are just a few of the many great online slots that you can play at Canadian casinos. So, what are you waiting for? Start spinning those reels! Best Online Casinos in Ontario Ontario is the only Canadian state that has recently regulated its online casino market. Canadian online casino sites now need a special Ontario license to operate in the state. You can still play online casino games in unregulated casinos but in the upcoming months, regulation will become tougher. If you hold a casino account with a specific site, make sure you ask them on their live chat if they accept Ontario residents. Betbeard is a great bitcoin casino, striving to satisfy its players by offering thousands of slot games, and massive bonuses. 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September 01, 2022 09:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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AMERICA DOMANI LAUNCHES “LA FAMIGLIA” SERIES BY IL PROGRESSO

America Domani

America Domani today announced the launch of its “La Famiglia” series by Il Progresso, an exclusive video and social media series celebrating Italian American owned businesses. Each campaign tells the story of a different Italian American owned business, showcasing each business’ journey, history and connection to their Italian heritage. “Perhaps nothing captures the essence of the American Dream for Italians more than entrepreneurship and business ownership,” said Al DiGuido, Publisher & CEO of America Domani. “Through our ‘La Famiglia’ series, we are proud to tell the story of the millions of Italian business owners who have contributed to American culture over the past centuries through their innovation, creativity and craftsmanship.” The “La Famiglia” series is produced under the Il Progresso title, which is wholly owned by America Domani. Il Progresso was founded in 1880 and for generations of Italian Americans, served as the most trusted and highly circulated daily newspaper, engaging millions of readers and leading advertisers from across the world. The Il Progresso section is now integrated within America Domani as a special section featuring historical content, vintage footage, interviews and interactive media that chronicles the Italian American journey over the past centuries. America Domani is the leading digital media community for everyone who has an affinity for Italian culture. To sign-up for notifications, visit www.americadomani.com. To inquire about having your business featured on America Domani’s “La Famiglia” series by Il Progresso, visit www.americadomani.com/lafamiglia ABOUT AMERICA DOMANI: America Domani is the leading digital media community for the 17 million Americans of Italian heritage and millions more who have a love and affinity for Italian culture. Staying true to the “Domani” name, which means “Tomorrow” in Italian, America Domani showcases a wide array of engaging content from top Italian American journalists, influencers and personalities, including news, food and wine, culture, travel, comedy, success stories, entertainment and more. America Domani was created through purchasing the licensing rights to the historic America Oggi newspaper and the revival of Il Progresso Italo-Americano. Both titles live proudly on the America Domani platform as dedicated sections for current events and historical content chronicling the Italian American journey over the past centuries. Contact Details Media press@AmericaDomani.com Company Website https://americadomani.com/

August 30, 2022 11:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Embracing the Explosion in Short-Form Video Popularity

QYOU Media

Short-form video content is a craze which has swept social media and offers marketers the best return on investment, according to HubSpot. So how are media and social media outfits capitalizing? This article discusses the issue in relation to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Tencent Holdings (OTCMKTS: TCEHY) and QYOU Media ( TSX: QYOU ) ( OTCQB: QYOUF ). QYOU Media ( TSX: QYOU ) ( OTCQB: QYOUF ) operates as a media company, producing and distributing content created by social media influencers, artists and digital content creators on television networks, satellite television, over-the-top media and mobile platforms. The company also manages influencer marketing campaigns for major film studios and key household brands. The company’s most recent earnings showed that revenue for the quarter ended 30 June 2022 came in at a record of CA$6.88m, up by 163% compared to the same period in 2021. This represents the highest quarterly revenue in QYOU Media’s history. It’s another quarter of enormous year-on-year growth from the business, which has developed a unique model to capitalize on the popularity of short-form video and the exciting opportunity on offer in India. The unique offering is a blend of social media marketing and TV entertainment. QYOU Media helps advertisers to connect with influencers on social media, while also producing TV shows constructed from the most popular Indian social media stars’ short-from video content. It’s a model which ensures simple creation of simple, cheap and engaging shows which are building attractive audiences for advertisers to reach out to on four already thriving channels operated by QYOU Media ’s Indian entertainment brand, The Q India. The channels have found success so far, with The Q’s flagship Hindi language channel being viewed by 113 million people per week, according to stats released in April. More is on the way too, with a new channel dedicated to videogames set for launch in September. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms ( NASDAQ: META ) operates as a social technology company. The company builds applications and technologies that help people connect, find communities and grow businesses. Meta Platforms is also involved in advertisements, augmented and virtual reality. The social media giant’s most recent earnings showed that the company earned $28.8bn during its second quarter, which constituted a drop of 1% compared to the same period last year. Additionally, net income was down by 36% at $6.7bn. Meta Platforms is most notably seeking to capitalize on the popularity of short-form video through its Instagram platform. For example, the company is consistently releasing new features for video-editing and sharing on the platform. These include the July announcement of the company’s enhancement of Instagram’s Reels feature with new innovations such as giving users the option to preload audio and clip placeholders to use as templates in new videos they create. However, the news from Meta Platforms’ short-form video technology is not all positive. Advertisers are reportedly struggling to get their heads around the Reels feature, which is available on Facebook as well as Instagram. The company is even urging advertisers to conduct tests using rival social media platform TikTok in order to optimise their content for the platform. Alphabet Inc ( NASDAQ: GOOGL ) operates as a holding company and is headed by Sundar Pichai. The business, through its subsidiaries, provides web-based search, advertisements, maps, software applications, mobile operating systems, consumer content, enterprise solutions, commerce and hardware products. Alphabet Inc’s latest earnings update showed that its revenues climbed by 13% to $69.7bn in the three months ending 30 June. However, the same period saw net income decline from $18.5bn in the second quarter of 2021 to $16.0bn. YouTube ads revenue came in at $7.3bn, while the company gains further revenue from the video platform through subscriptions to its premium service. Like other social media and online media giants, the platform is attempting to get users hooked on its short-form video offering. Alphabet Inc is achieving some success here too, having notably attracted 1.5 billion users to the YouTube Shorts feature. In order to encourage continued growth of the feature, the company put together the YouTube Shorts Fund. This initiative is a $100m fund for distribution over the course of 2021-2022, which all YouTube Shorts creators are eligible for. The idea is, at the end of each month the platform distributes funds to the creators who have attracted the most views and engagement, essentially functioning as a reward for bringing new users to the platform and keeping them Interested. Alphabet Inc is clearly hoping that a creator first stance will help them win the battle for supremacy among short-form video platforms. Tencent Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS: TCEHY), helmed by Ma Huateng, operates as a holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides social networking, music, web portals, e-commerce, mobile games, Internet services, payment systems, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology solutions. The business serves customers worldwide. The company’s most recent earnings showed that revenues had dropped by 3% compared to the comparable second period of 2021. Operating profits were also lower as the business saw margins compressed. This is the first drop in sales reported by the business since 2008 and many investors appear concerned that Tencent Holdings Limited’s future prospects have been damaged by China’s struggling economy. Though social media users and investors in the West might not be clued in, Tencent Holdings Limited is another major player attempting to capitalize on the growth of short-form video. The company’s WeChat platform has short-form video functionality and with a total user base of more than 1 billion people Tencent Holdings Limited has a huge platform through which it can push this content format. However, with the parent company now showing a downturn in revenues as well as its first reduction in workforce, WeChat might not be destined to hold the throne as the top dog in China. Indeed, it’s worth noting that the business faces intimidating competition from ByteDance, the company behind TikTok. ValueTheMarkets.com News Commentary IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER PAID ADVERTISEMENT This communication is a paid advertisement. 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August 30, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

OPPO Teams Up with Spotify for Smart and Customized Music Experiences in ColorOS 13

OPPO

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 30 August 2022 - Global leading technology company OPPO today announced a new partnership with popular audio streaming platform Spotify, to create an all-new simple and customizable music experience on OPPO smartphones through its latest ColorOS 13 Android-based Operating System. Smart Always-On-Display supports Spotify controls and information display With the Spotify app fully integrated with many new smart features in ColorOS 13, listeners can now enjoy music, podcasts and audiobooks with easier access and convenient control over the Spotify app on the home screen of their OPPO device in markets where listeners may register for and use the Spotify service. This includes: Smart Always-On-Display (AOD) ：The AOD gives Spotify listeners a whole new way to keep their music, podcasts and audiobooks at their fingertips. Spotify users can now know what Spotify content is currently playing simply by glancing at the AOD and double-clicking on the music control panel, without the need to wake the device up. The AOD integration also allows users to access and control playback of their favorite audio content from Spotify and access Spotify content recommendations - all without unlocking the device. Shelf ：The new Shelf feature in ColorOS 13 includes an in-built Spotify Card containing Spotify content recommendations and through which users have access to their favorite music on the Spotify app just a slide away. In-built Spotify Card in Shelf in ColorOS 13 Home Screen Widgets: The Spotify widget can also be added to the ColorOS 13 home screen to provide quick and easy access to the Spotify app. Spotify widget on ColorOS 13 home screen Clock [1]: An alarm integration in the ColorOS 13 Clock app enables users to wake up every morning to their favorite Spotify tracks, playlists and podcasts. Spotify alarm integration in the ColorOS 13 Clock app “Our partnership with Spotify represents a new exploration into the possibilities of smartphone operating systems,” said Gary Chen, Head of OPPO Software Product. “Through smart, convenient, and human-centric features developed with our partners, we are bringing a more intelligent and efficient operating system to users, enabling them to spend more time enjoying music and the other most-loved features on the OPPO smartphones.” Ian Geller, Global Head of Consumer Business Development at Spotify said, “At Spotify, we’re always working to offer our users the best listening experience out there. Through our partnership with OPPO, we aim to elevate the Spotify experience through OPPO ColorOS 13’s smart and human-centric features, delivering value for existing and new consumers of both brands”. ColorOS 13 is the latest Android-Based Operating System from OPPO. Designed for simplicity and comfort with its Aquamorphic Design, ColorOS 13 features a series of smart and intelligent features that include Multi-Screen Connect, Meeting Assistant, Smart AOD, and Home Screen Management. Based on the Android Operating System, ColorOS provides exclusive, intelligent and user-friendly experiences to over 500 million global monthly active users. It is available in 67 languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Hindi. [1] Spotify alarm integration in the ColorOS 13 Clock app will be available with further OTA updates after September 15th. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. About Spotify Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 80 million tracks, including more than 4 million podcast titles, for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features for music including improved sound quality and an on-demand, offline, and ad-free music listening experience. Today, Spotify is the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with 433m users, including 188m subscribers, across 183 markets. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

August 30, 2022 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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DistroTV Expands Distribution, Now Streaming Free on VIZIO Smart TVs

DistroTV

DistroTV, the nation’s largest, independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) app, today announced that it is expanding its content offerings to VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO). Now millions of VIZIO users can stream DistroTV’s impressive and diverse content lineup — 270 channels and growing, plus thousands of hours of VOD content — for free, anytime on the VIZIO Smart TV platform. DistroTV features more than 270 multicultural channels and is growing, with everything from news, sports, movies, music & entertainment, and lifestyle content. This includes original content and new channel offerings that cater to English, Southeast Asian / Indian and Spanish-speaking audiences, as well as a recently released channel bundle that targets the African community. Available to stream for free in more than 60 markets through its apps on streaming devices and smart TVs, as well as worldwide on the web through distro.tv, the platform truly features something for every viewer. With no registration, sign-up, or fees required. DistroTV’s comprehensive streaming library includes: An impressive wave of new channels available to stream for free that appeal to DistroTV’s core US, UK, and Canadian audiences, which includes a total of: 45 sports channels, with the most diverse collection of live & linear mainstream sports, combat sports, niche sports and outdoors channels, like Stadium, beIN SPORTS Xtra, Swerve Sports, IMPACT Wrestling Channel, FightNetwork, Wired2Fish, ACL Cornhole, MotoAmerica TV and FuelTV. Broad array of diverse movies & entertainment channels including CineLife by Magnolia Pictures, Kweli TV, Watch It Scream, FrightFlix, Bowery Classics, Dark Matter, CinePride and many more. 13 documentary channels, including Goalcast, Magellan TV, Beautiful Planet, and True History. Notable new additions to the entertainment, lifestyle & food category, including AXS TV Now, Trace Urban, Bite, Planet Eat, and GustoTV. A total of 21 Spanish-language channels available in North America, such as Estrella, beIN Sports XTRA Ñ, Top Cine, Canela.TV, Trace Latina, Casa Comedy and Spanglish and more Spanish language entertainment, movie, documentaries, news and sports channels. 36 live streaming DistroTV Desi South Asian news, entertainment, and music channels featuring WION, TimesNow, Mastiii, Epic, MirrorNow, BritAsia and much more. African channel bundle, DistroTV Africa, featuring 11 entertainment and music-oriented channels available to stream for free. Providing audiences in the U.S. and Canada with home screen access to must-have apps like Apple TV+, BET+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, FuboTV, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime Video and YouTube TV, VIZIO users now have round-the-clock access to DistroTV. VIZIO and DistroTV are aligned in their missions to provide content and access for everyone; including movies and syndicated TV shows in the sports, kids and family, news, lifestyle, gaming, and music categories, and more. “We are thrilled to join the VIZIO family, particularly at a time when we are continuing to grow our viewership and channel content at a rapid pace,” said Navdeep Saini, co-founder and CEO of DistroScale, parent company of DistroTV. “By expanding our distribution via VIZIO Smart TVs, we can continue to provide audiences with the content they crave, and all while maintaining our FAST no-sign up, credit card, or email required model.” “VIZIO appreciates DistroTV’s dedication to building personalized experiences for today’s streaming audience,” said Chris Tanquary, Senior Director of Business Development at VIZIO. “VIZIO strives to be a place where viewers have endless entertainment options across all categories and genres, so, there is something for everyone.” About DistroTV DistroTV is the largest, independent, free, ad-supported streaming television service on the market. Launched in 2019 by parent company DistroScale, the platform caters to a multicultural, rapidly expanding, globally-minded audience of passionate viewers. Satisfying the growing demand for premium video content in multiple languages, DistroTV delivers premium video content from producers globally across North America, the UK, Bollywood, Latin America, China, Southeast Asia, and growing. With more than 270 channels plus thousands of Video on Demand (VOD) shows, DistroTV cultivates content that covers a broad spectrum of topics to connect with peopleâs passion points around Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports, News, Documentaries and International Content in live, linear and video-on-demand formats. DistroTV is available to stream for free on the web, as well as through Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and major smart TV platforms including VIZIO. About DistroScale DistroTV is the first direct-to-consumer offering from DistroScale, a technology company founded in 2013 and known for providing a global clientele of thousands of media properties with the industryâs most comprehensive video platform for web, apps, and streaming. DistroScale is an all-in-one solution providing infrastructure, content delivery, curation, analytics and a full suite of monetization options. Video enabled by DistroScale reaches more than 250 million visitors per month. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. To become a DistroTV viewer, visit www.distro.tv. More information on DistroScale & DistroTV is available at www.distroscale.com. About VIZIO Founded and headquartered in Orange County, California, our mission at VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) is to deliver immersive entertainment and compelling lifestyle enhancements that make our products the center of the connected home. We are driving the future of televisions through our integrated platform of cutting-edge Smart TVs and powerful operating system. We also offer a portfolio of innovative sound bars that deliver consumers an elevated audio experience. Our platform gives content providers more ways to distribute their content and advertisers more tools to connect with the right audience. For more information, visit VIZIO.com and follow VIZIO on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Contact Details DistroScale, Inc. DistroScale PR press@distroscale.com VIZIO - Fabric Media Melissa Hourigan +1 720-608-1919 melissa@fabricmedia.net Company Website https://www.distro.tv

August 26, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

How Will Social Media Adapt to the Advertising Squeeze?

QYOU Media

ValueTheMarkets.com News Commentary - Total worldwide internet users numbered 5 billion in April 2022, with Statista data showing 4.65 billion people use social media as numbers continue to rise. But with advertising spending knocked lower, how are social media businesses adapting? This article discusses the issue with reference to Twitter (NASDAQ: TWTR), Snap (NYSE: SNAP), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and QYOU Media (TSX: QYOU) (OTCQB: QYOUF). QYOU Media (TSX: QYOU) (OTCQB: QYOUF) operates as a media company, producing and distributing content created by social media influencers, artists and digital content creators on television networks, satellite television, over-the-top media and mobile platforms. The company also manages influencer marketing campaigns for major film studios and key household brands. QYOU Media’s most recent earnings, which covered the three-month period ended 31 March, showed that the company had grown revenue by an astronomical increase of 2,410% against the same period 12 months prior. The business expects that, even with advertising headwinds, each of the rest of its quarterly updates across the year ahead will show record revenues. That expectation comes as the company’s Chtrbox subsidiary, which is one of India’s leading creator-powered companies connecting brands and social media influencers, has announced the launch of a new division. The ChtrSocial division will focus on helping brands multiply their social audiences with modern creative methods, including micro-videos and personalized brand storytelling. QYOU Media says the operation will offer cost effective and scalable solutions to community building for brands, allowing brands to become digital creators themselves. It sounds like an attractive offering in an environment where many advertisers are cutting back on advertising spend, while also focusing more on social media. With QYOU Media’s wealth of experience in influencer marketing on-hand, ChtrSocial could be an exciting project. Twitter (NASDAQ: TWTR), which was cofounded by Jack Dorsey, provides online social networking and microblogging service, offering users the ability to follow other users' activity, read and post tweets. It might be one of the planet’s major players when it comes to social media, but the business has had a rocky ride over recent months. The company’s second quarter earnings saw average monetizable daily active usage rise by 16.6% on the same period in 2021. Even so, revenue dropped from $1.19bn to $1.18bn amid advertising headwinds. However, the company also blamed the drop on instability associated with Elon Musk’s $44bn takeover bid. In fact, Twitter is now suing the enigmatic South African billionaire in an effort to force him to follow through on the accepted bid. Legal wrangling could hurt the business further, but Twitter is unlikely to let the matter drop as Musk’s bid, which equated to $54.20 per share, represents a premium on the current share value. These difficulties may have contributed to the decision to increase the Twitter Blue service’s monthly price, which is climbing from $2.99 to $4.99 for new subscribers. However, subscription and other revenue decreased in the company’s most recent quarter, falling by 27% to $101m. This decline, coupled with the miniscule contribution from subscription revenue compared to ad revenue, calls into question the company’s capacity to deal with slowing ad revenues. With advertising revenue likely to dip, other industry peers also seem to be on the lookout for new or enhanced revenue streams. Snap (NYSE: SNAP) is one company trying out the subscription model for size. The business provides technology and social media services, developing mobile camera application products and services that allow users to send and receive photos, drawings, text and videos. The company, which runs the Snapchat platform, has changed its executive team amid advertising troubles but is having some success with new monetization efforts. The business is offering users a ‘premium’ service in the form of Snapchat+, available for $3.99 a month. It has seen some success, with Snap confirming that it had brought in more than 1 million subscribers less than six weeks after launch. Even without the potentially major impact of this subscription service, Snap reported revenue growth of 13% in its most recent earnings update. In its current state, this contribution is minor compared to the company’s overall revenue of more than $1bn in its second quarter, but the company will be hoping it is the springboard to further growth. CEO Evan Spiegel has hinted there could be further changes, stating the company is aiming to cultivate “new sources of revenue to help diversify our topline growth”. But when it comes to social media subscriptions, there is one offering which leads the way. Headed by Satya Nadella, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) offers applications, extra cloud storage, and advanced security solutions, serving customers worldwide. It might not be the first company you associate with social media, but the software giant’s business networking oriented social media offering, LinkedIn, looks to have been going from strength to strength. Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for $26.2bn in 2016, with the aim to grow the site and integrate software such as Office 365. Since then, it has achieved significant growth and become something of a money spinner. In the company’s most recent earnings, which covered the three-month period ended 30 June 2022, LinkedIn revenue jumped by 26% compared to the same period a year prior. This increase came even as Microsoft’s platform was impacted by a general downturn in advertising spend. The company has long operated a premium subscription service for users, which allows them to access in-depth statistics about their profiles, better visibility in messaging and access to training courses. Microsoft is also pushing ahead with integration of LinkedIn with its huge library of software applications, with one of the latest updates including integration with video chat software Teams. The software giant will be hoping that its multiple revenue streams and powerful synergy with other applications will mean that LinkedIn can continue to rake in the revenue despite an advertising slowdown. ValueTheMarkets.com News Commentary IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER PAID ADVERTISEMENT This communication is a paid advertisement. 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August 22, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time