Freedom Leaf Enters $20 Billion Anti-Cholesterol Market With Acquisition of a Patent Pending Non-Prescription Formula. No FDA Approval Required. Complimentary Diversification In Health Care

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While This Formula is Not Hemp Extract-Based, it Fits Perfectly with Our Focus on Health & Wellness, Including Our Ayurvedic Herbal Formulas

Las Vegas, NV, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTCQB: FRLF*), has acquired the patent pending for a natural cholesterol lowering formula developed by Healthy Discovery Associates Corp. Clinical trials for this product indicate significant improvements in reducing cholesterol levels. This is a dietary supplement and will not require FDA approval.

Freedom Leaf acquired the patent pending application for 1,400,000 shares of *FRLF* common stock, subject to a leak-out agreement.

Clifford J. Perry, Freedom Leaf CEO and co-founder, explains: “High cholesterol is considered a major factor in cardiovascular disease, and the market for statins, the leading category of prescription anti-cholesterol drugs, exceeds $20 billion annually. Unfortunately, statins are not well tolerated by many patients, who seek out alternatives in the dietary supplement market. While this formula is not hemp extract-based, it fits perfectly with our focus on health and wellness, including our Ayurvedic herbal formulas, sold under the Hempology brand. We hope to have this supplement* *on the market within the next 4 to 6 months.”

The product development scientists of the patent pending formula are Allan S Kaplan Ph.D. and Harvey Katz, Ph.D. Dr Kaplan’s degree is in Pharmaceutical Chemistry; and, he has worked as a Senior Pharmaceutical Executive with companies and their Subsidiaries, including: Merck, McNeil, Smith Kline and others. He has been involved in developing pharmaceutical products and been Director of up to 70 person formulating teams. He has been published in Pharmaceutical Research Digest.

Dr. Katz has an extended career in Nutraceutical companies, Environmental Chemical Company, Renewable Energy and Emergency Power Systems - all as CEO. He started Healthy Discovery Associates with Dr. Kaplan and two others. He led the product development team shepherding it through the clinical trials.

“Both Dr. Katz and Dr. Kaplan will be available to work with our in-house formulator to make any necessary changes,” Added Perry. “With Drs. Katz and Kaplan’s continued help, our goal is to market the current formula to a broad need-based consumer market through our growing platform of sales outlets as well as another formulation with the addition of Full Spectrum Hemp Oil as part a dietary supplement for prevention against and reduction of cholesterol.”

Freedom Leaf CFO, Richard Groberg, noted: “This acquisition represents another exciting addition to the Freedom Leaf family. I look forward to being able to focus on helping accelerate this and other recent additions once we complete our 10-Q filing. We are working closely with our new auditor who is completing their review procedures. We anticipate filing our Quarterly Report in the near future.”

*About Freedom Leaf, Inc.®*

Freedom Leaf, Inc. is a group of diversified, international, vertically-integrated hemp businesses concentrating on health, wellness, and education as well as cannabis and hemp media companies. Freedom Leaf Inc. is a fully-reporting and audited publicly-traded company under the symbol *(OTCQB: **FRLF**)*. Freedom Leaf Inc. has been a leading go-to resource in the cannabis, medical marijuana and industrial hemp industries since 2014, founded by professionals with over 200 years combined experience in marijuana and hemp legalization advocacy. *FRLF* is building a diverse portfolio of valuable businesses through strategic mergers, acquisitions, and acceleration projects across the industry.

*FRLF’s* large portfolio of acquisitions and properties includes: our full spectrum hemp oil product line and formulation facility - Irie CBD in Oakland, CA ; our wholly-owned hemp extraction facility in N. Las Vegas, NV, Leafceuticals, Inc.; our exclusive health and wellness full spectrum hemp oil brand - Hempology, our just-acquired indoor 430,000 square foot greenhouse nursery in Valencia, Spain for the cultivation of Hemp; our hemp-based rolling paper company - Plants to Paper; two of the largest Spanish-speaking cannabis web portals in the world - LaMarihuana.com and Marihuana-Medicinal.com, and of course our flagship publication - Freedom Leaf Magazine.

Utilizing these mergers and acquisitions, Freedom Leaf Inc. is continually building a solid foundation for our vertically-integrated hemp company to maximize both revenue growth, and net profit, which will increase our shareholders value. Our cultivation and extraction divisions allow *FRLF* to grow and source our own full spectrum hemp CBD, which allows dramatically lower production costs for our wholly-owned hemp CBD product lines, thereby generating more revenue for each product sold. We formulate and manufacture the majority of our products in our own in-house formulation centers, also greatly reducing our costs and increasing revenue. In addition, our extensive domestic and international media companies ensure we can continuously direct traffic to our many eCommerce sites and nationwide retail locations.

Freedom Leaf Inc. also sells licenses to use the Freedom Leaf brand in different countries and states across the globe. We have entered into three license agreements: for Spain and Portugal, for The Netherlands, and for Southern California.

*Freedom Leaf, Inc. does not handle, grow, sell, or dispense marijuana or related products.*

*All of our European activities are in full compliance with relevant EU laws.*

*Safe Harbor Statement*

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Freedom Leaf, Inc. or its management "believes,""expects,""anticipates,""foresees,""forecasts,""estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe the Company's business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include the uncertainty regarding viability and market acceptance of the Company's products and services, changes in relationships with third parties, and other factors described in the Company's most recent periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K dated June 30, 2016 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

CONTACT: Contact:
Raymond Medeiros
PR and Business Development Director
Phone: 415-601-1974
ray@freedomleaf.com

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Zing May Be The Ultimate Solution For Street Musicians

June 21, 2018, 4:02 am

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HONG KONG, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Zing, a music application set to launch in August 2018 may be the ultimate solution for street musicians. Through integrating the three key elements – easy music composing, collaborative music production and music IP protection via blockchain technology and infusing them with a social media environment, this app can pull street artists off the streets and balance the scales between them and the mainstream artists.

Street musicians can be found all over the world, from the romantic streets of Venice to the hustling streets of Las Vegas as well as the rustic settings of Asia. Street musicians, unlike their famous counterparts, the mainstream musicians, possess neither the fame nor relative earning power. In fact, street musicians earn mainly from tips, and their incomes are highly irregular.

In recent years, street musicians face an even bigger challenge, this time from the government. Many countries and regions around the world including the United States, Russia, Australia and Hong Kong limit street musicians' access to audiences. Countries like France, England and Singapore require street musicians to apply for special licenses and permits to continue to perform in specific locations. These licenses and permits often involve a hefty fee. These acts place an even bigger burden on the street musicians who are already struggling to make ends meet.

However, street musicians are a special breed. Most of them have dreams and aspirations to one day join the mainstream and become rich and famous. This is the sole reason why so many of them choose to hang on even when faced with the many difficulties. As it is in other industries, there are some truly talented street musicians who deserve to be in the mainstream and showcase their talents to a wider audience.

Zing (www.zingasong.com), a music creation app infused with social media elements and the latest blockchain technology looks set to provide such a platform for talented street musicians to showcase their talents. With the "collaborative music production" mechanics of Zing, the street musicians can showcase their different talents based on their own strengths. They can choose to compose the melody of a song, pen the lyrics to an existing melody or merely sing the works of other composers. With the influx of many "A List" artists into the app, they may even get the chance to work with these artists to produce even higher quality works.

Other than providing the perfect platform for musicians and artists from all levels to showcase their talents and garner followers, Zing's ecosystem is supported by its very own currency, Zing Credits. With Zing Credits, the economic benefits of these groups are secured. Each original music, song and lyrics can be differentiated by the unique "music fingerprints" function of Zing and recorded as an IP protection in the blockchain. The singers who receive Zing Credits from the public users as well as advertisers will in turn have to share a percentage of their earnings with the original music composers and the lyricists, thus creating a win-win situation for all involved. This helps to protect the economic benefits of the original music composers, the lyricists who penned the song and the singers who popularized the works.

There is no segregation of social status, earning power, race or religion in Zing. Music lovers from different backgrounds, economic strengths and personal connections can all come together to participate in the creation of a new hit. Zing is expected to launch full scale on Android and iOS platforms in August this year! Reported by PR Newswire Asia 9 hours ago.

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Capricorn Business Acquisitions Announces Letter Of Intent with Blockchain Innovations

June 21, 2018, 4:32 am

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TORONTO, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricorn Business Acquisitions Inc. (NEX Board:CAK.H) ("*Capricorn*" or the "*Company*"), a capital pool company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent ("*LOI*") dated May 25, 2018 with Las Vegas-based Blockchain Innovations Corp. ("*BCI*"), whereby BCI will exchange ("*Share Exchange*") all its issued and outstanding common shares ("*BCI Shares*") for common shares in the capital of Capricorn ("*CAK Shares*") and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capricorn. The proposed transaction will constitute the Company's qualifying transaction (the "*Qualifying Transaction*" or "*QT*") under the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "*Exchange*").*About Blockchain Innovations Corp.*

BCI designs and develops market ready blockchain technology for public and private real-money wagering and peer-to-peer gaming companies across the globe. BCI's blockchain technology consists of a fully functional crypto-currency wallet, a tipbot - PebbleGo for easily sending and receiving smart contracts, and its Smart Contracts platform - the ideal wagering eco-system for instant confirmation, where contracts are tradeable, divisible, transferable and new wagering not available in traditional retail or online markets. BCI's technology is built around PebbleCoin, a gambling-by-design cryptocurrency that has been mined since 2015. PebbleCoin's unique features make it the only crypto-currency that can facilitate real-time wagering.

*Transaction Summary*

Under the terms of the LOI, as consideration for the Share Exchange, subject to BCI completing the Pre-QT Financing and Concurrent Financing (each as defined below) Capricorn is expected to issue the following securities to BCI securityholders in exchange for their respective securities of BCI:

· 69,125,000 common shares in the capital of Capricorn ("*CAK Shares*"), at a deemed price of $0.32 per CAK Share;
· 3,750,000 warrants to purchase CAK Shares at a price of CAD$0.30 per CAK Share ("*Initial Warrants*");
· 600,000 compensation options ("*Initial Compensation Options*"). Each Initial Compensation Option will be exercisable at a price of $0.20 into one initial broker unit ("*Initial Broker Unit*"), each comprised of one CAK Share and one half of one Initial Warrant;
· 7,812,500 warrants to purchase CAK Shares at a price of CAD$0.42 per CAK Share ("*Concurrent Financing Warrants*");
· 1,250,000 compensation options ("*Concurrent Financing Compensation Options*"). Each Concurrent Financing Compensation Option will be exercisable at a price of $0.32 into one broker unit ("*Concurrent Financing Broker Unit*"), each comprised of one CAK Share and one half of one Concurrent Financing Warrant;

The totals above assume that each of Pre-QT Financing and Concurrent Financing are fully subscribed.

Prior to the completion of the QT, and subject to the receipt of shareholder approval, Capricorn is expected to complete a share consolidation (the "*Share Consolidation*") of the CAK Shares on a 1.40 old CAK Shares for one new CAK Share basis, such that Capricorn would have 4,821,574 CAK Shares issued and outstanding prior to completion of the QT. FMI Capital Advisory Inc. ("*FMICAI*") will act as an exclusive financial advisor to BCI with respect to the Qualifying Transaction.

BCI is currently undertaking a private placement ("*Pre-QT Financing*") of units of BCI ("*BCI Units*") at a price of CAD$0.20 per BCI Unit for gross proceeds of up to a total of CAD$1,500,000. Each BCI Unit is comprised of one common share in the capital of ("*BCI Share*") and one half of one BCI Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant being referred to as a "*BCI Pre-QT Warrant*") exercisable into BCI Shares at a price of CAD$0.30 per BCI Share for a period of two years from issuance. BCI may pay a finder's fee equal to 8% cash and 8% broker warrants to registered brokers and other finders where permitted by applicable securities legislation.

As of the date hereof, BCI has closed on the first and second tranches of the Pre-QT Financing for total gross proceeds of CAD$870,000 by issuing 4,350,000 BCI Shares and 2,175,000 BCI Pre-QT Warrants. BCI anticipates closing the balance of the Pre-QT Financing in due course. BCI has engaged Foundation Markets Inc. ("*FMI*"), a Toronto-based investment banking group registered as an exempt market dealer to act as an exclusive agent with respect to the Pre-QT Financing.

BCI also intends to complete a further financing immediately prior to closing of the Qualifying Transaction ("*Concurrent Financing*") for gross proceeds of a minimum of CAD$3,000,000 and a maximum of CAD$5,000,000 of units ("*QT Units*") at a price of CAD$0.32 per QT Unit. Each QT Unit will be comprised of one BCI Share and one half of one BCI Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant being referred to as a "*BCI QT Warrant*") exercisable into BCI Shares at a price of CAD$0.42 per BCI Share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance.

BCI Shares, BCI Pre-QT Warrants and BCI QT Warrants will be exchanged for CAK Shares, Initial Warrants and Concurrent Warrants respectively. It is expected that the net proceeds of the Pre-QT Financing and Concurrent Financing will be used to fund BCI's buildout of its technology implementation team, sales and marketing efforts comprised primarily of targeting of specific lead market segments, marketing and branding efforts, and general working capital purposes.

A disclosure document in respect of the proposed QT will be prepared and filed in accordance with Policy 2.4 of the Exchange on SEDAR at www.sedar.com no less than seven (7) business days prior to the Closing.

Completion of the Qualifying Transaction remains conditional on completion of due diligence, receipt of all required regulatory, director and shareholder approvals, execution of definitive agreements and certain other conditions that are customary for transactions of this nature.

*BCI Financial and Corporate Information*

BCI has one wholly owned subsidiary – Blockchain Innovations LLC ("*BCL*"), a Nevada corporation, which carries out its business in the United States. BCI intends to enter into an agreement with Mr. Morris Mosseri (a director of BCI), to acquire the intellectual property relating to the blockchain platform and wallet application, which enables a wagering eco-system to validate and process transactions instantly on-blockchain utilizing a decentralized network.

Each of BCI and BCL are development stage entities and have not earned significant revenue. BCL has incurred certain costs relating to development of the intellectual property that is being assigned to BCI.

Capricorn will provide further details in respect of the financial information regarding BCI in due course by way of press release. However, Capricorn will make available to the Exchange, all financial information as required by the Exchange and will provide, in a press release to be disseminated at a later date, summary financial information derived from such statements.

*Proposed Management and Directors of the Resulting Issuer*

The following are brief descriptions of the proposed management and directors of BCI:

David Wang – Chairman of the Board.* *Mr. Wang has over 15 years of executive experience in Gaming and over four years of experience with Blockchain technologies. Mr. Wang is a former executive at various gaming companies including Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts, and SEGA. He is a successful entrepreneur and previously served as CEO and Co-founder of Chipleaders, which was acquired by PartyPoker. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University).

Matt Stafford – CEO. Mr. Stafford boasts 10 years of experience in public markets, legal practice and regulatory compliance, specifically in the gaming industry. He formerly served as General Counsel of NYX, a leading regulated gaming technology supplier, and helped lead NYX’s IPO listing on the Exchange, as well as overseeing its sale to Scientific Games for $660 million USD. Mr. Stafford held gaming licenses in the United Kingdom and Province of British Columbia, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Morris Mosseri – Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Mosseri has over 30 years of experience in technology, with over five years of experience in building blockchain technologies having founded a successful crypto mining business. He is the original architect and lead developer of BCI’s Pebblecoin cryptocurrency. Previous to that, Mr. Mosseri created a profitable sports betting arbitrage network integrated with over 80 operators. He also developed and operated one of the largest poker bot operations worldwide. Formerly, Mr. Mosseri was a quantitative futures trader at New York-based hedge fund Schonfeld Securities.

David Lubotta – Director. Mr. Lubotta has over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurial and innovative ventures. He is the founder and managing partner of DML Ventures, a Toronto-based advisory firm that performs strategic consulting for businesses at various stages of development. Mr. Lubotta is the co-founder of and a partner at Sygnus Ventures, a portfolio of venture investments and incubator of entrepreneurial activities, focused on digital sports media and interactive gaming. He serves as a strategic advisor to RYU, a leader in the active sports industry. Mr. Lubotta holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University).

Alex Storcheus – Director. Mr. Storcheus is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder with over eight years of experience in corporate finance and investment banking. He currently serves as a Senior Vice President, Investment Banking at Foundation Markets, a Toronto-based merchant & investment bank. Mr. Storcheus also serves as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Nutritional High International Inc. and Blockchain Innovations Corp. He specializes in financial and strategic advisory including business development, M&A and going public transactions.

It is expected that after completion of the Qualifying Transaction, the board of directors of the Company (the "*Resulting Issuer*") will be comprised of five individuals who will be determined at a later date.

*Principal Shareholders of BCI*

The current principal shareholders of the BCI are as follows: Matt Stafford of Las Vegas, Nevada (8.7%), David Wang of Las Vegas, NV (23.2%), Morris Mosseri (27.5%), David Lubotta (23.2%) and FMI Capital Advisory Inc. (13.0%). Following the completion of Pre-QT Financing, Concurrent Financing and the proposed Qualifying Transaction, and assuming that each of the financings are fully subscribed it is expected that they will hold approximately, 5.4%, 14.4%, 17.1%, 14.4% and 8.1% of the Resulting Issuer on basic undiluted basis, respectively.

*Trading of the Resulting Issuer Shares*

Trading in the CAK Shares has been halted as a result of the announcement of the proposed Qualifying Transaction. Capricorn expects that trading will remain halted pending closing of the proposed Qualifying Transaction, subject to the earlier resumption upon the Exchange acceptance of the Transaction and the filing of required materials in accordance with the Exchange policies. Following successful completion of the Qualifying Transaction, it is anticipated that the Resulting Issuer will be a Tier 2 Industrial and Technology company.

*Sponsorship*

The Qualifying Transaction will be subject to Exchange Policy 2.2 on sponsorship and sponsorship requirements, unless exempt in accordance with Exchange policies. Capricorn intends to apply for an exemption from the sponsorship requirements of the Exchange, however there is no assurance that the Exchange will exempt Capricorn from all or part of applicable sponsorship requirements.

*Conflict Disclosure*

Mr. Storcheus is a director of both Capricorn and BCI and as such has recused himself from the approval of the LOI and the terms were negotiated by the respective boards. Mr. Storcheus is also a principal of FMI and FMICA, which have been both engaged to provide services to BCI in the ordinary course of business. As of the date of this press release, FMICA owns 6,000,000 BCI Shares, which is equivalent to approximately 13.1% of the BCI Shares currently issued and outstanding. These relationships give rise to the potential for conflicts of interest between the interests of Capricorn and BCI, however under the policies of the Exchange the Qualifying Transaction is not considered a Non-Arm's Length Qualifying Transaction (as such term defined in the TSXV Corporate Finance Manual) since Mr. Storcheus is not a Control Person of either BCI nor Capricorn.

Completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, Exchange acceptance and if applicable pursuant to Exchange Requirements, majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.

Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the transaction, any information released or received with respect to the transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of a capital pool company should be considered highly speculative.

The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

*Forward-Looking Statements*

This press release contains "forward-looking information", as such term is defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate or that management's expectations or estimates of future developments, circumstances or results will materialize. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information in this press release is made as of the date of this press release, and each of Capricorn and BCI disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise such information, except as required by applicable law.

*For more information, please contact *

*For Capricorn Business Acquisitions Inc.: *
Yvan Routhier, CEO
514-249-0714
routhieryvan@hotmail.com

*For Blockchain Innovations Inc.: *
Matt Stafford, CEO
702-496-9119
matt@blockchaininnovations.info

*For FMICAI or FMI: *
Alex Storcheus, SVP Corporate Finance
416-777-6165
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BlackBerry to Power BYTON’s Innovative In-Car Experience for its Production Vehicles

June 21, 2018, 5:03 am

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WATERLOO, Ontario and SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *June 21, 2018* – BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB) (TSX:BB) and intelligent electric vehicle maker BYTON announced today that the innovative in-car experience within BYTON’s first series of production vehicles will feature BlackBerry QNX technology.BYTON chose BlackBerry as a foundational piece of BYTON’s innovative in-car experience because of its ability to partition and isolate safety-critical systems from non-safety critical systems, ensuring that critical systems are isolated and can run safely at all times. As part of the deal, BlackBerry will license its BlackBerry QNX technology to BYTON, including its industry-leading QNX SDP 7.0 real-time operating system and Hypervisor 2.0 software.

“We are excited to partner with BlackBerry QNX, the market leader for safety-certified and secure next-generation connected car software, who will help us deliver BYTON’s Shared Experience Display, which serves as a comprehensive communal lounge experience for in-car communication, entertainment and work,” said Jeff Chung, Vice President, Intelligent Car Experience at BYTON. “Enabling the seamless integration of navigation, infotainment and critical driving functions is no small task, and when it comes to integrating critical and non-critical applications and information in a cluster environment, safety and security are our top priorities. By leveraging BlackBerry technology we’ll be able to deliver both, not only providing an entirely new connected experience for people on the move, but one that does so reliably and securely.”

“BYTON is pushing the envelope in autonomous vehicle development and the opportunity to contribute our technology to their first series of production vehicles is a real privilege,” said John Wall, SVP and GM of BlackBerry QNX, BlackBerry. “Following our recent announcement that QNX software is now embedded in more than 120 million cars, never before have we had the chance to embed our robust and secure software platforms in as many game-changing products. BYTON has reimagined the infotainment and digital instrument cluster and we look forward to working with them to achieve their vision of a better and more distinctive driving experience.”

At CES 2018 in Las Vegas, BYTON premiered its M-Byte concept car and announced plans to design and build a line of smart premium electric cars with Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities for the Chinese, U.S. and European markets. Sales are set to begin in China in 2019, and sales in the United States and Europe are planned to start in 2020.

As the leader in safety-certified, secure, and reliable software for the automotive industry, BlackBerry currently provides OEMs around the world with state-of-the-art technology to protect hardware, software, applications and end-to-end systems from cyberattacks. BlackBerry’s pedigree in safety, security and continued innovation has led to recent automotive design wins with Baidu, Delphi, Denso, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Visteon, Jaguar Land Rover and others.

For more information on BlackBerry products and services for the automotive industry, please visit BlackBerry.com.

*About BlackBerry**
*BlackBerry is an enterprise software and services company focused on securing and managing IoT endpoints. The company does this with BlackBerry Secure, an end-to-end Enterprise of Things platform, comprised of its enterprise communication and collaboration software and safety-certified embedded solutions.

Based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry was founded in 1984 and operates in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Middle East, Latin America and Africa. The Company trades under the ticker symbol "BB" on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. For more information visit BlackBerry.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

*About BYTON*
It is not about refining cars. It is about refining life.

BYTON aspires to build premium intelligent electric vehicles for the future. Its crafted cars integrate advanced digital technologies to offer customers a smart, sage, comfortable and eco-friendly driving and mobility experience.

BYTON aims to create a premium brand rooted in China that has a global reach. Its global headquarters, intelligent manufacturing base and R&D center are located in Nanjing, China, while its North American headquarters, devoted to intelligent car experience, autonomous driving, whole vehicle integration and other cutting-edge technologies, is based in the Silicon Valley. The company’s vehicle concept and design center is located in Munich, Germany. BYTON also has offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to handle external affairs, marketing, sales, design and investor relations.

BYTON’s core management team is made up of the world’s top experts from China, Europe and the U.S., all of whom have held senior management positions in innovative companies such as BMW, Tesla, Google and Apple. Their expertise covers automotive design, automotive engineering and manufacturing, electric powertrain, intelligent connectivity, autonomous driving, user interface and supply chain management among other industry sectors, the sum of which represents BYTON’s strengths in manufacturing premium automobiles that are equipped with high quality internet technologies.

Official website: www.byton.com

BlackBerry and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of BlackBerry Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.

*Media Contacts:*
BlackBerry
(519) 597-7273
mediarelations@BlackBerry.com

*BYTON*
Andrew Hussey
(408) 966-5078
Andrew.hussey@byton.com

*Investor Contact:*
BlackBerry Investor Relations
(519) 888-7465
investor_relations@BlackBerry.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 8 hours ago.

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Big night for Preds’ Rinne, Subban

June 21, 2018, 5:49 am

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Two Nashville Predators players won big in Las Vegas Wednesday night. At the NHL Awards, goaltender Pekka Rinne won the Vezina Trophy, which recognizes the league’s best netminder from the regular season. It was Rinne’s first win in four nominations, making him the Preds’ first recipient of a major individual player award. During the awards video game company EA Sports revealed that defenseman P.K. Subban will be the cover athlete of the upcoming “NHL 19” game, becoming the first Pred… Reported by bizjournals 7 hours ago.

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Elegant Surface Hub 2 Elevates Collaboration

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Sleeker, more agile and more affordable, Microsoft’s Surface Hub 2 team device promises greater utility—in a new article from eMazzanti Technologies

HOBOKEN, N.J. (PRWEB) June 21, 2018

A NYC area IT consultant and MSP presents details on Microsoft’s Surface Hub 2 collaboration device to be released for testing soon, in a new article from eMazzanti Technologies leading up to the Microsoft Inspire partner conference this July.

The informative article reviews major new features of the Surface Hub 2, Microsoft’s enhanced electronic white board/oversize touch screen display. Multi-user sign-in, dynamic rotation and mounting options to tile multiple displays, and other features such as higher resolution and faster processing are discussed with anticipated benefits.

“Microsoft is constantly innovating to increase productivity,” stated Jennifer Mazzanti, CEO, eMazzanti Technologies. “The Surface Hub 2 demonstrates the company’s commitment to developing exciting products for business customers.”

Below are a few excerpts from the article, “Elegant Surface Hub 2 Elevates Collaboration”

“Two years ago, Microsoft revolutionized group collaboration with the release of the Surface Hub. This May, the company announced an updated version of its powerful interactive whiteboard. Scheduled for general release in 2019, the Surface Hub 2 offers key enhancements to further advance the way teams work in the office and across the globe.”

Meetings with Mobility

“Microsoft’s partnership with Steelcase greatly expands the mobility of the Surface Hub 2. Sleek Steelcase rolling stands allow users to easily move the new thinner, lighter displays around the office and out into factory. Leave the conference room behind and bring your meeting where the work is.”

Dynamic Editing

“Envision a group project with multiple contributors working together to create a presentation. Instead of passing the presentation from one team member to another to input their contributions, pull the entire team into the same virtual room. Each team member signs in with the ability to edit the document simultaneously.”

More Affordable

“One purpose for the early announcement, according to Microsoft, was to allow businesses to include the Surface Hub 2 in their lengthy budget cycles. While Microsoft has not yet specified a figure, representatives have indicated that ‘pricing will be in line with similar competitive devices.’ This would suggest a more affordable option than the original Hub.”

Experience the Surface Hub 2

The Microsoft Surface Hub 2 announcement in May offers a tantalizing view of the possibilities for getting people out of their seats to connect and create regardless of location. While the public has to wait until 2019, an early adopter program will allow select commercial customers and Microsoft product testers, such as eMazzanti Technologies, to get their hands on the product this year.

The Microsoft Inspire conference, coming up July 15-19 in Las Vegas, also offers prospective and active Microsoft partners the opportunity to connect with Microsoft insiders and IT industry experts to gain valuable insights on the new Surface Hub 2, as well as other Microsoft products and programs.

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About eMazzanti Technologies

eMazzanti’s team of trained, certified IT experts rapidly deliver retail and payment technology, digital marketing services, cloud and mobile solutions, multi-site implementations, 24×7 outsourced network management, remote monitoring and support to increase productivity, data security and revenue growth for clients ranging from law firms to high-end global retailers.

eMazzanti has made the Inc. 5000 list eight years running, is a 2015, 2013 and 2012 Microsoft Partner of the Year, 2016 NJ Business of the Year, 5X WatchGuard Partner of the Year and one of the TOP 200 U.S. Microsoft Partners! Contact: 1-866-362-9926, info@emazzanti.net or http://www.emazzanti.net Twitter: @emazzanti Facebook: Facebook.com/emazzantitechnologies. Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.

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Interactions Wins Customer Contact Week ‘Omnichannel Provider of the Year’ Award

June 21, 2018, 6:01 am

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Interactions Omnichannel Intelligent Virtual Assistant Recognized at CCW Excellence Awards Gala

LAS VEGAS, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interactions, LLC, the leading provider of Intelligent Virtual Assistants (IVAs) for enterprise brands, today announced the company has been named ‘Omnichannel Provider of the Year’ by Customer Contact Week, at the esteemed conference’s CCW Excellence Awards gala. The award gala on the evening of Tuesday, June 19 at The Mirage recognized the most innovative organizations and executives in customer contact across 13 categories.Interactions won ‘Omnichannel Provider of the Year’ for the omnichannel capabilities of its IVA platform, which were expanded earlier this year to include key features that enable more seamless crossing of channels. . With Interactions’ omnichannel capabilities, companies can deliver a unified customer experience, over any channel—including, but not limited to voice, SMS, personal assistants and webchat. With Interactions IVA, customers are able to switch seamlessly between customer service channels without ever having to repeat themselves. Other finalists in the category included Lionbridge, Astute Solutions, Genesys, Jacada, Noble Systems and Twilio.

“We’ve received an overwhelming number of applications this year and I’m pleased to share the CCW Excellence Awards is truly becoming the industry’s most acclaimed awards ceremony,” said Mario Matulich, Executive Director, Customer Management Practice. “It’s an exciting time to be celebrating individuals and organizations driving change in the customer contact industry. Congratulations to the winners and all finalists!”

“At Interactions, we’re raising the bar for customer engagement, creating better and more efficient solutions for enterprise companies and their customers,” said Jim Freeze, CMO of Interactions. “We’re proud of the work our team has done to deliver this modern customer experience, empowering companies to meet their customers on any channel whenever and wherever they want to engage.”

To learn more about Interactions, its IVA platform solutions and omnichannel capabilities or to request a demo, visit us here: https://www.interactions.com/products/customer-engagement.

*About CCW*
Started in 1999 as Call Center Week, CCW is the world’s largest customer contact event series. With the balance of conference and expo, CCW is the place where customer care, CX, and contact center leaders come together. In 2018, we’re introducing our new look as Customer Contact Week. CCW is brought to you by the Customer Management Practice – the Analyst, Advisor, and Industry Network for all things Customer Management.

*About the Customer Management Practice*
The Customer Management Practice enables better navigation of the continually changing customer management sector by keeping professionals informed on the latest industry trends, drivers, and evolving initiatives through our extensive market research, reporting, and unparalleled events.

*About Interactions*
Interactions provides Intelligent Virtual Assistants that seamlessly combine artificial intelligence and human understanding to enable businesses and consumers to engage in productive conversations. With flexible products and solutions designed to meet the growing demand for unified, multichannel customer care, Interactions is delivering significant cost savings and unprecedented customer experience for some of the largest brands in the world. Founded in 2004, Interactions is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts with additional offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.interactions.com.

*Media Contact*
Kevin Leahy
(617)-945-1915
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Women are twice as likely to suffer 'iPad neck' as men

June 21, 2018, 7:24 am

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Women are twice as likely to suffer 'iPad neck' as men

Researchers from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, believe women are more at risk due to them generally having weaker muscles, as well as shorter arms and narrower shoulders. Reported by MailOnline 5 hours ago.

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The lineman and the cutman: Lions rookie has legend in his corner

June 21, 2018, 6:49 am

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Lions rookie Tyrell Crosby befriended legendary cutman Stitch Duran while playing high school football in Las Vegas and counts him as a role model. Reported by ESPN 6 hours ago.

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i2x, Emerging Voice Analytics Leader, Launches U.S. Operations

June 21, 2018, 7:06 am

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Company announces new VP of North America

BERLIN, and LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) June 21, 2018

i2x, the leader in automated real-time communication analysis and coaching, today announced its expansion into the U.S. market and the appointment of Mike Allen as Vice President of North America. In the wake of strong momentum in Europe, Allen will be responsible for growing global revenue. Allen will report to i2x CEO and founder, Michael Brehm.

With the speech and voice recognition market expected to reach $18B by 2023 and nearly 3.6 million sales and customer support agents in the U.S., i2x is bringing the power of AI to help teams drive conversion, improve customer experience, and reduce onboarding and training time.

With i2x, the black box of phone calls is decrypted for the first time. Traditionally, call center success metrics were based on a limited set of data, including call attempts and duration. Built on a fit-for-purpose ASR (automated speech recognition), i2x opens the doors to deeper, more meaningful insights. The platform evaluates complex speech parameters in real-time to determine the dynamics of a customer conversation. This includes customizable words and phrases, pauses, rate of speech, and speech to listen ratio. i2x analyzes sales and service team calls and identifies which approach works best for a specific customer or prospect group. Data-driven best practices are automatically shared with all team members. As a result, managers gain deeper insights into customer interactions, as the skills of existing employees evolve and brand experiences improve.

i2x’s U.S. business will be led by seasoned telecommunications sales executive, Mike Allen. Allen is a global sales leader with a proven track record in the B2B enterprise market, having built and led successful sales teams at both the startup and Fortune 500 level. Before joining i2x, he served as the Vice President of Sales for Talent Sonar, a SaaS startup in the HR space, where within his first six months, he established a go-to-market strategy and signed multiple Fortune 100 customers. Before that, he held multiple global enterprise and partner sales leadership roles at HGST (Western Digital), Alcatel-Lucent, and Cisco Systems.

“We’re excited to welcome Mike to the i2x team, as we continue our mission to help sales and support teams improve conversion and customer experience,” said Michael Brehm, founder and CEO, i2x. “As VP of North America, Mike will build out our sales infrastructure to support planned growth, including increasing headcount of our own sales and customer success teams. His success at Cisco and other companies selling next-gen communications technology will be a key asset as we partner with more brands looking to unlock new revenue streams through improved call center support.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining the i2x team, as we help sales and customer service teams navigate their transition into the era of automation,” said Mike Allen, Vice President of North America, i2x. “Every business is now a service business. Customers today have more choices - in product or solution and in purchase channel - which means they are more in tune to level of service in their research and purchase decisions. For brands to deliver on the experience promise, sales and support teams need access to real-time data and analytics to quickly assess, learn, and improve. i2x established leadership in Europe at lightning speed, and I’m excited to expose more U.S. brands to the future of conversion - where AI augments, rather than replaces the human touchpoint.”

About i2x
i2x is augmenting human-to-human interaction for sales and customer support. Built on a fit-for-purpose speech recognition technology that harnesses the power of AI to analyze complex conversations, i2x users can assess, learn, and improve in real-time. With its unique ability to evaluate voice and speech patterns within a conversation, i2x helps sales and service professionals improve conversion rates, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce onboarding time. i2x was founded by technology entrepreneur Michael Brehm in 2015. The company currently has over 30 employees and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. To learn more about i2x, visit https://i2x.ai/ or @i2x_ai on Twitter. Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.

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Engaged Nation Launches Award-Winning REACH Digital Engagement System at Palms Casino Resort Spa

June 21, 2018, 7:10 am

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Palms ePlay Gamified Marketing Program to Reactivate Dormant Customers and Promote $620 Million Remodel of Property and Brand

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Engaged Nation, creators of the patent-pending REACH online gamification system, announced today that Palms Casino Resort Spa has implemented the company’s award-winning REACH React digital engagement system, specifically designed to reactivate a select group of dormant Palms and Station Casinos customers.

REACH React provides casino operators such as Palms Casino Resort Spa with powerful, cutting-edge digital marketing tools that dynamically engage with customers both online and on-property around the clock, over a 12-week period. Private labeled as Palms ePlay, the customized program will also work in conjunction with the overall marketing strategy surrounding the property’s $620 million redesign termed “From Dust to Gold.”

“We know that digital marketing can play a significant role in driving more customer engagement and trips to our property. We have closely observed the effective way that the Engaged Nation gamified REACH program reactivates players. . . so we chose it as the perfect add-on to our overall strategy to show the world the new Palms,” said Lauren Westerfield, VP of Marketing at Palms. “We have so very much to offer guests at our newly remodeled property. Our goal is to reintroduce ourselves to players who have not visited the Palms in a considerable period of time. We know that REACH can help us accomplish that goal.”

Palms Casino Resort Spa selected a large group of dormant customers to offer exclusive VIP access to Palms ePlay. Once there, they interact with the property in new and exciting ways by participating in a variety of “edutaining” online games, events, activities, and promotions. Using the latest research in behavior modification, incentive psychology, and artificial and mechanical intelligence, the REACH React digital engagement system creates a continuous cycle of revenue-generating, online-to-on-property interaction through a customized portal hosted by Engaged Nation, driving increased customer visits, bottom line revenue, and brand loyalty.

Westerfield noted that Engaged Nation’s proven success in reactivating dormant customers with other casinos across the country was especially important in their decision to work with the gamified marketing agency.

“It’s exciting to work with Lauren and her team at Palms Casino Resort Spa. They clearly know that innovative digital marketing is an essential tool in today's hyper-competitive environment,” said Jerry Epstein, Engaged Nation CEO. "We know that our REACH gamified incentivization technology will help re-engage these VIP guests on a daily basis while promoting their brand rollout and all property amenities with the goal of driving greater awareness, interest, and—most importantly—property visits and revenue. We’re thrilled to be part of such an important moment in the life of Palms Casino Resort Spa.”

About Engaged Nation
Founded in 2008, Engaged Nation is the leader in strategic gamified marketing with its patent-pending REACH™ system. Using multiple digital platforms that educate and entertain, REACH™ creates a customer engagement cycle that repeatedly engages, incentivizes and retains existing customers, reactivates dormant customers, drives new customer acquisition, and creates true brand ambassadors who generate significant incremental revenue for businesses. For more information about the company’s suite of gamified digital engagement products, please visit www.engagednation.com or call 702-778-0701.

About Palms Casino Resort
Internationally recognized for its exceptional accommodations, high-energy nightlife, extravagant pools, and world-renowned restaurants, Palms Casino Resort Spa captures all the excitement and energy of Las Vegas in one vibrant setting. Situated on nearly 30 acres, Palms Casino Resort Spa is a boutique property with three distinct towers—each offering unparalleled views of the iconic Las Vegas Strip. The property has recently undergone a multimillion-dollar transformation that has left nothing untouched. Palms Casino Resort Spa has redesigned its rooms, added new culinary experiences, reimagined its gaming areas, and created even more distinctive nightlife and daylife experiences—with a few surprises you’ll have to come see for yourself. For more information, visit www.fromdusttogold.palms.com.

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Engaged Nation
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Blink-182 Postpone More Las Vegas Residency Dates Due to Travis Barker's Health Issues

June 21, 2018, 10:35 am

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Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Nine New Members Join Organization

June 21, 2018, 8:06 am

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LAS VEGAS, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of nine new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 166.The new AGEM members are:

· Ace Systems, based in Monterrey, Mexico, specializes in casino management systems approved and utilized by the Mexican tax authority (SAT) for reporting accuracy.
· BDO USA, based in Chicago with an office in Las Vegas, is the world’s fifth-largest accounting firm and serves gaming manufacturers around the world.
· Capco, based in Washington D.C., is a global consulting firm specializing in business, digital and technology consulting services for the financial services and casino industries.
· Deloitte LLP, based in Las Vegas, provides audit and assurance, consulting, tax, and risk and financial advisory services to many of the world’s most-admired brands.
· Nanoptix, based in Dieppe, Canada, is a leading global provider of thermal direct printers.
· PDS Gaming, based in Las Vegas, is a financing and lease company that specializes in capital-needs solutions.
· Plus Studios, based in Las Vegas, was founded in 2013 by a collective group of trade show industry veterans committed to their clients.
· The United States Playing Card Company, based in Erlanger, Kentucky, is a leader in the production and distribution of premier playing cards and dealing shoes.
· Weike Gaming Technology, established in 1998 and based in Singapore, supplies slot gaming machines, electronic table games, gaming management systems and jackpot links.

AGEM is a non-profit international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, lotteries, systems, table games, online technology, key components and support products and services for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world. Through political action, regulatory influence, trade show partnerships, educational alliances, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM has assisted regulatory agencies and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to education and responsible gaming initiatives. For more information, visit www.AGEM.org.

The current AGEM membership roster, 166 companies strong based in 22 countries, is a who’s who of the supplier segment of the global gaming industry: *AGEM Gold Members: *AGS, Ainsworth Game Technology, Aristocrat Technologies, Everi, International Game Technology (IGT), Konami Gaming, Merkur Gaming, NOVOMATIC Group, Scientific Games and Sega Sammy Creation. *AGEM Silver Members: *Action Gaming, Aruze Gaming America, Betson Enterprises, Casino Technology, Crane Payment Innovations (CPI), Gaming Partners International (GPI), Inspired Gaming, JCM Global, Ortiz Gaming, Quixant PLC, Suzo-Happ Group, TCSJohnHuxley, TransAct Technologies and Zitro. *AGEM Bronze Members: *Abbiati Casino Equipment, Ace Systems, Alfastreet, Amatic Industries, APEX gaming, Astro Corp., BetConstruct, Bingotimes Digital Technology, Cammegh Limited, Century Gaming Technologies, Ceronix / GETT, CG Technology (CGT), Cole Kepro International, DR Gaming Technology (DRGT), Euro Games Technology (EGT), Exacta Systems, FBM, Galaxy Gaming, Gamblit Gaming, GameCo, Gaming Arts, Gaming Support, Glory Global Solutions, Grand Vision Gaming, Incredible Technologies, Interblock USA, Jackpot Digital, Jumbo Technology, Matsui Gaming Machine Co., Metronia, PariMAX, Patriot Gaming & Electronics, PDS Gaming, RCT Gaming, Spintec, Table Trac, Vantiv Entertainment Solutions, Weike Gaming Technology, Wells-Gardner Technologies and Win Systems. *AGEM Associate Members: *3M Touch Systems, Adlink Technology, Advantech-Innocore, Agilysys, AMD, ArdentSky, Arrow International, Asimex Global, Atrient, Automated Cashless Systems, Automated Systems America, Inc. (ASAI), Axiomtek, BDO USA, British Group Interactive (BGI), Capco, CardConnect, Carmanah Signs, Casino Screens, Catapult Global, CDC Gaming Reports, CMC Trading Engineering (International) Ltd, Comer Holdings, Comtrade Gaming, Cooper Levenson, Deloitte LLP, Digital Instinct, DiTronics Financial Services, Dominode, Duane Morris LLP, E4 Gaming, EFCOtec Corporation, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, Elite Gaming Technology, Fantini Research, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, Fox Rothschild, G2 Game Design, Gambling Compliance, Gamesman, Gaming Capital Group, Gaming Specialized Logistics, GAN, Ganlot, Gary Platt Manufacturing, Gasser Chair Company, Genesis Interactive Technologies, GET IN Global, Global Gaming Business (GGB) Magazine, Global Gaming Group (G3), Greenberg Traurig, House Advantage, Howard & Howard, Impact Display Solutions, Intel, IPS, James Industries, James Industry Research Group, Jones Walker, JP Morgan Chase, KEY-BAK, Kiron Interactive, Kontron, Lazcano Sámano, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, Lightstone Solutions, Majestic Realty, Millennial Esports, NanoLumens, Nanoptix, Olsen Gaming / Spectronix, Outpost Creative, Patir Casino Seating, Plus Studios, Portilla Ruy-Díaz y Aguilar, Proforma GPS, Regulatory Management Counselors (RMC), Rising Digital, RMMC, RSM US LLP, SAP, SCA Gaming, Shenzhen General Lottery Technology Co., Sightline Payments, Skilled Game Development, Slot Constructor, Southco, Southwest Manufacturing Services, Spin Games, StylGame USA, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Talent Associates, The Bright Group, The United States Playing Card Company, Touch Dynamic, Tournament One, TOVIS, TraffGen USA, Veridocs, Wells Fargo, Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) and Zebra Technologies.CONTACT: Media contacts:

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Marcus Prater
AGEM Executive Director
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Time for NASCAR to fold on awards ceremony in Vegas

June 21, 2018, 11:12 am

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With no financial incentive to continue hosting its annual awards ceremony in Las Vegas, NASCAR should look for a better deal elsewhere. Reported by ESPN 2 hours ago.

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Always First in #HRTech Innovation: HR Technology Conference & Exposition Announces Additional Pitchfest Details

June 21, 2018, 9:04 am

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Experts in Early-Stage Companies, Randstad Innovation Fund Enhances the Competition with Significant Prize

HORSHAM, Pa., June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The HR Technology Conference & Exposition^® first annual “Pitchfest” event continues to gain significant momentum, especially given a new sponsorship from the Randstad Innovation Fund. Designed to recognize startups that are contributing to the future of work, Pitchfest has partnered with Randstad Innovation Fund to offer a single $25,000 prize to the winner of the first annual competition, as well as a $5,000 diversity prize.As the world’s largest event dedicated to HR technology, this year’s conference will take place September 11 – 14, 2018 at The Venetian Las Vegas.

“Startup life is challenging and sometimes the greatest ideas don’t make it to market, which means we all lose. We’re very excited the industry experts at the Randstad Innovation Fund have decided to sponsor our Pitchfest with such a significant prize,” said Rebecca McKenna, vice president of Global Events and Publisher at LRP Publications.

Founded in 2013, the Randstad Innovation Fund is the strategic corporate venture fund of Randstad N.V. To date, the fund has made substantial investments in 15 tech companies. Among its interests are early- to expansion-stage companies focusing in online platforms, big data analytics, machine learning, sourcing, screening and selection tools.

“We see a lot of innovation happening in the HR tech space and are eager to learn what these innovators will bring to the table this year, and select the best solution. We are convinced that diverse teams have several advantages, and for that reason, we are sponsoring a special prize to the technology that best facilitates recruiting diverse teams,” said Randstad Innovation Fund venture partner Ilonka Jankovich.

The Pitchfest competition will give up to 30 HR technology startups three minutes to present their solutions to a panel of industry judges, followed by two minutes to answer questions. The preliminary rounds will be held at the HR Tech Conference on September 11 and 12. Then six companies will be selected to advance to the Pitchfest final on September 13. Each round includes audience voting, which counts for 30 percent of the final score. One winner will be selected to present in the conference’s famous “The Next Great HR Tech Company” session, plus win exhibit space at the 2019 HR Technology Conference.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to July 13, 2018, and those selected will be notified by July 30, 2018. The online application and additional details can be accessed here. There is no fee to apply.

Program and registration details for the HR Technology Conference & Exposition® can be accessed here: www.hrtechconference.com. The conference also publishes the HRTech Insiders blog, which covers industry updates and additional event information.

*About the HR Technology Conference & Exposition®*

Founded in 1997, the HR Technology Conference is the world’s leading event on HR technology covering all the latest trends — Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Big Data and more! From strategy and selection to post-implementation, HR Tech is a pivotal stop for all organizations on their HR journey. Featuring more than 70 presentations delivered by senior executives from leading organizations, HR Tech never sells speaking slots, resulting in a high-caliber learning experience with real-world lessons and practical takeaways. HR Tech annually attracts industry experts, thought leaders, software vendors, senior HR executives, HR generalists, HR systems leaders, IT innovators and more. The show is also home to the annual Women in HR Technology Summit, which empowers women within HR and HR technology to grow personally and professionally. Additionally, HR Tech Conference hosts the world’s largest Expo of HR technology products and services — a number of vendors even choose to announce their latest products for the first time at the conference. There is no better place to touch, compare and contrast the latest solutions from leading vendors in every category, as well as start-ups. For more information, visit www.HRTechConference.com.

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Local Fans Welcome New Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza in Southern California

June 21, 2018, 9:24 am

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Restaurant to Provide La Verne Community with Free Pizzas on Tuesday, June 26th

LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast artisanal pizza, is giving fans in La Verne a reason to celebrate. This Friday, June 22^nd, the leading fast casual brand will open a beautiful 5,700 square foot open kitchen restaurant with interior seating for 68, and a large exterior patio, is located at the La Verne Town Center (2416 Foothill Blvd.). Since 2012, Blaze Pizza has been serving artisanal pies that are both fast and affordable. Each restaurant features an interactive open kitchen format that allows guests to customize one of the menu’s generously sized personal signature pizzas or create your own, all for around $8. Every pizza features our made-from-scratch dough crafted in house daily, all-natural meats and vegetables, and is finished in an open flame oven which cooks pizzas in three minutes flat. For guests with special dietary needs, Blaze offers gluten-free dough, vegan cheese, animal rennet free dairy, and tree-nut free pesto. Each of these elements have assisted the brand with becoming the fastest growing restaurant in history.

To celebrate the opening of the company’s newest locally-owned and operated La Verne restaurant, anyone who visits Blaze’s new location on Tuesday, June 26^th from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and follows the brand on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook will receive a FREE build your own pizza! Don’t forget to grab a freshly-made salad, iconic blood orange lemonade, ice-cold beer or s’more pie dessert on your way out.

“Our mission at Blaze is really simple – we’re taking pizza back to its roots,” said Jim Mizes, president & CEO of Blaze Pizza. “By making dough in-house, using carefully sourced ingredients, and cooking by fire, we’re giving guests a great way to enjoy artisanal pizza without the wait. It’s changing the way people think about and eat pizza.”

Blaze’s obsessive attention to detail extends well beyond the food. Driven by its commitment to “Intelligent Choices for Our Pizzas, People & Planet,” the La Verne restaurant is constructed with recycled and sustainable materials, uses eco-friendly packaging, and features energy-efficient LED lighting. The restaurants stylized design was inspired by our celebration of unconventional thinking and individuality.

Blaze Pizza is looking forward to building strong roots within the La Verne community. The local restaurant has developed a turn-key in-restaurant fundraiser program that returns 20% of an event’s proceeds back to local organizations, and will be partnering with local schools, sports clubs and other organizations to host fundraising events. The La Verne restaurant will also create 50 jobs locally.

“We couldn’t be more excited to introduce La Verne to Blaze,” said Reza Medali, Blaze Pizza franchisee. “By providing fast-fire’d artisanal pizza, addictively delicious s’more pies and an inclusive fundraising program, we know residents will soon come to know and love Blaze.”

*About Blaze Pizza*

The first Blaze Pizza^® restaurant opened on Aug. 6, 2012, in Irvine, Calif., and quickly gained attention for its chef-driven recipes, thoughtful interior design, and a service culture that celebrates individuality. Recently named ‘#1 Brand of the Year’ in the 2017 Fast Casual Top 100, the fast-growing chain currently operates over 270 restaurants in 40 states, Canada and Middle East, including the major metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Las Vegas, Boston, and Toronto. Founded by Elise and Rick Wetzel (co-founder of Wetzel’s Pretzels), the concept is backed by private equity firm Brentwood Associates and founding investors that include LeBron James, Maria Shriver, movie producer John Davis and Boston Red Sox co-owner Tom Werner. For more information, visit www.blazepizza.com or www.facebook.com/blazepizza or click here to view a company video.

*Media Contact:*
Joshua Levitt, Press Relations
Josh.Levitt@blazepizza.com
949-215-1438

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Dylan Playfair Suits Up For NHL Awards 2018 in Las Vegas

June 21, 2018, 11:13 am

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Dylan Playfair looks all snazzy in his bowtie while arriving for the 2018 NHL Awards held at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday night (June 20). The 26-year-old actor, who just celebrated his birthday, took a little break from filming Descendants 3 to attend the event. Dylan reflected on his [...] Reported by Just Jared Jr 1 hour ago.

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WWDMAGIC Announces Strategic Partnership With FashionGo

June 21, 2018, 11:58 am

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The two industry leaders forge a strategic alliance to better serve the fashion industry

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- *WWDMAGIC*, a subsidiary of UBM Fashion Group and the largest showcase of women’s apparel and accessories in the fashion industry, today announced a strategic partnership with online business-to-business fashion marketplace, NHN Global Inc., doing business as FashionGo. This alliance between two industry leaders, with its massive shared base of buyers and vendors, will bring about innovation and strategic influence to the dynamic wholesale industry.WWDMAGIC has been the pinnacle destination for the trendiest women’s and juniors’ brands, offering the largest selection of apparel and accessories in the industry. FashionGo is the number one online B2B marketplace providing one of the fastest growing global e-commerce platforms offering buyers 24/7 access to its vast collection of wholesale fashion, allowing them to shop the latest trends at the best prices. This pairing of two leaders in their respective industries will bring about the best of both worlds – the sought-after face-to-face engagement and relationship building of the tradeshow experience and the speed and ease of doing business online.

“The fashion business is changing and we believe that together, WWDMAGIC and FashionGo as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” said Kelly Helfman, Vice President of WWDMAGIC. “Both WWDMAGIC and FashionGo are powerhouses in their own right; together we’ll be able to fully support the needs of our industry by playing off each other’s strengths. This partnership will give brands and buyers an enhanced experience that merges both Digital and B2B events.”

To kickoff this partnership, FashionGo will introduce “Kelly’s MAGIC Monday” on their site starting June 25^th. Here, Helfman will highlight trends, offer industry insights and profile the people behind beloved brands and stores. In addition to offering expertise to FashionGo’s active base of buyers, buyers will have immediate access to products highlighted – prioritizing the “see now, buy now” mentality. The addition of Kelly’s MAGIC Monday to the FashionGo site offers the online buying industry a human touch that is the hallmark of the traditional tradeshow experience. In addition to Kelly’s MAGIC Monday, FashionGo CEO, Daniel Lee, will attend MAGIC’s August showcase and host a seminar for attending buyers.

FashionGo will also host an onsite cocktail event for brands and buyers to network on the show floor. And, in an effort to keep the tradeshows more environmentally friendly and hydrated, FashionGo will create water stations throughout the show floor with refillable water bottle for brands and buyers!

“The partnership between WWDMAGIC and FashionGo allows each respective company to address the needs of their offline and online audiences,” said Daniel Lee, CEO of FashionGo. “A large part of the fashion business has shifted online but brands and buyers are increasingly feeling the need for an experience offline. This partnership will bring an omnichannel experience that has not yet been done in the fashion industry.”

WWDMAGIC will take place in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center from August 13-15, 2018. For updates on the upcoming show, please visit www.ubmfashion.com/shows/wwdmagic.

*ABOUT WWDMAGIC
*WWDMAGIC brings you the largest selection of women's apparel and accessories in the industry. The latest women’s and juniors’ trends, the most-wanted brands and the hottest emerging designers —they’re all happening on our vibrant show floor. It’s a can’t-miss shopping experience complete with upbeat music, undeniable beauty, and of course, style.

*ABOUT FASHIONGO
*FashionGo is the No.1 Online business-to-business (B2B) fashion marketplace, efficiently connecting wholesale vendors and retail buyers from the around the world. FashionGo helps vendors by providing one of the fastest growing global e-commerce platforms and the simplest, most cost effective means to increase sales and expand reach. At the same time, FashionGo offers buyers 24/7 access to vast collection of wholesale fashion so they can shop the latest trends at the best prices.

*ABOUT UBM Fashion* | UBM Fashion is organized by UBM, which in June 2018 combined with Informa PLC to become a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B events organizer in the world. To learn more and for the latest information visit www.ubm.com and www.informa.com.

*Media Contact:
*Kathleen Flaherty
K21 Communications.
kflaherty@k21.com
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