UREEQA Advisory Board Welcomes Music Industry Leader Kevin Leflar

ONTARIO CA, Mar 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – His roster of clients is impressive and includes the likes of James Taylor, Santana, Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits, and the list goes on. Kevin Leflar, co-founder, president and CEO of officialCOMMUNITY – has seen it all. Spending 30+ years straddling both the music and technology worlds, Leflar has become one of the best-known authorities on the impact of digital technology on the music industry.

Leflar's List of Clients

Launching his career as a band manager in his early 20s, sending demo tapes to music labels and ultimately representing a Juno award-winning artist, Leflar spurred a bidding war landing him one of the biggest deals in Canadian history. By his mid-twenties, he had his own label, was offered bands and musicians to manage and could have written his own ticket in the industry.

Leflar's interests and career took a turn into the tech sector pre-Y2K, working on what he describes as "Web 1.0," where software developers were considered somewhat rock stars – in their own right. After igniting his passion for all things Internet technology, contributing to the growth of a company from five to 350+ employees in only four short years, he ventured off on his own – bringing his two interests together with the birth of officialCOMMUNITY. officialCOMMUNITY is an online event-driven brand management agency that uses technology to empower established recording artists to acquire, serve and connect with their fans as lifelong, direct customers and community members.

Considered a rock star by his programmers and a self-described nerd to his rock star clients, Leflar landed on the world stage by working with legends Elton John, Bob Dylan, George Michael, Roger Waters and Sam Smith.

Recognizing that artists' fame can be a double-edged sword, he felt compelled to become involved with organizations dedicated to improving Canadian musicians' profile and rights. He subsequently represented a collection of recording artists before the Canadian Copyright Board and worked with international consulates as a Canadian ambassador of music.

"Leflar's background is certainly unique," commented UREEQA CEO Harsch Khandelwal. "It's not every day that an individual spends his days thinking up events like golfing with Alice Cooper, and then spends his evenings thinking about intellectual property rights and how technological advancements could impact the industry and his clients' livelihood."

It is here that his passion, values and interests align with UREEQAs vision – that by leveraging technology, and blockchain, UREEQA can protect a Creator's Work, Rights and Revenue. "UREEQA understands that this is an international problem and we're assembling a team that we think can make a difference, that can change Creators' lives," Khandelwal added.

"The music industry has its flaws," noted Leflar. "Creators need a way to protect what's theirs and it's clear to me that UREEQA is on the right path. That's why I'm excited to join their team as a member of the UREEQA Advisory Board."

Khandelwal echoed Leflar's excitement about joining the Advisory Board, adding that "It's clear to me that Kevin is there for the music industry, he's dedicated his life to the interplay between music and technology, and most importantly, he cares about the recording artists. Kevin is a perfect fit as the latest member of the UREEQA Advisory Board."

About Kevin Leflar

Kevin Leflar is the co-founder, president and CEO of officialCOMMUNITY. officialCOMMUNITY empowers established recording artists including James Taylor, Santana, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Sarah McLachlan, Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits to acquire, serve and connect their fans as lifelong, direct customers and community members.

officialCOMMUNITY conducts direct sales in each artist's name through their official website using only their brand. Our artist's teams manage the official social media presence and operate as stewards of the artist's brand online.

Mr. Leflar has an extensive background as a technologist and consultant, musician and music industry innovator. https://www.officialcommunity.com

About UREEQA

The UREEQA platform strives to protect creators' work, their rights and their revenue by harnessing the power of blockchain technology.

Established in Canada in 2020, UREEQA will modernize the inefficient and bureaucratic systems currently in place for copyright, patent, industrial design and trademark protection. By building a robust and compelling Package of Proof for source creative work, UREEQA only mints Validated NFTs to represent creative rights. This helps keep buyers safe by giving them confidence that the work they are purchasing was minted by the smart contract approved by the creator of the work and is therefore authentic.

UREEQA provides value and opportunities for its Creators, Validators and Tokenholders via URQA, the token at the heart of the UREEQA ecosystem.

For more information on UREEQA and upcoming announcements please visit our website UREEQA (https://www.ureeqa.com/), join our Telegram channel here (https://t.me/UREEQA), and follow us on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/UREEQA_Inc).

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MarketingPulse Online opens today

HONG KONG, Mar 30, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – MarketingPulse Online, a two-day virtual conference organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today, bringing together more than 40 marketing and advertising experts from around the globe to share their creative strategies. They will also examine the latest marketing trends under the new normal and share success stories in the area of digital transformation.

Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, said that with the pandemic reshaping global economies and accelerating digital transformation trends, this year's MarketingPulse will explore creative strategies under the new normal to help businesses overcome the challenges.

MarketingPulse Online has brought together more than 40 marketing and advertising experts from around the globe to share their creative strategies and marketing expertise.

Bryan Meehan, Executive Chair, Blue Bottle Coffee

Under the theme "Marketing for GOOD", this year's MarketingPulse Online examines how companies are enhancing their branding strategies to engage consumers as part of the post-pandemic business recovery. The conference also focuses on digital transformation and the impact of new marketing technologies. Speakers come from world-renowned brands including the Alibaba Group, Blue Bottle Coffee, Booking.com, DBS Bank, lululemon, Kuaishou (Magnetic Engine), Mastercard, MTR Corporation Limited, the South China Morning Post, teamLab and Qianxun (Hangzhou) Holding Co.

Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, welcomed international participants to the virtual conference, saying: "With the pandemic reshaping global economies and accelerating digital transformation trends, a platform such as MarketingPulse becomes more important than ever before. From innovation and technology to shifting consumer behaviour and brand-new business models, the marketing and branding industry is now facing significant transformation. This conference provides a platform for global brands, creative minds and service providers to explore partnerships, innovative marketing solutions and business development opportunities. With the theme 'Marketing for GOOD', it also explores how brands can take the lead in contributing to society while communicating creatively to consumers under the new normal."

Experts speak on "Marketing for GOOD"

In the first session this morning, Bryan Meehan, Executive Chair, Blue Bottle Coffee, shared on how the American coffee roaster and retailer raises consumers' awareness regarding various topical issues. "Blue Bottle has three core values: deliciousness, hospitality and sustainability. One of the beliefs we have at Blue Bottle is a limitless potential of caring. And that word really matters right now. For people in business who are thinking about reopening and how to reposition their brand going forward, I think constant care is really important," Mr Meehan said.

Guy Kawasaki, a notable marketer, author and venture capitalist from the United States, who previously worked as Chief Evangelist at Apple and Special Advisor to the CEO of the Motorola division at Google, and now works as Chief Evangelist at graphic design company Canva, shared his advice on preparing for a digital future and mastering the art of communicating with customers in the new era. "As a marketing framework, figure out how you can create a product and then convince the world that you have something that is unique and valuable. That explains all of marketing," Mr Kawasaki said.

Named as one of the world's most influential chief marketing officers (CMOs) by Forbes, Chris Tung, Chief Marketing Officer, Alibaba Group, led another session, examining how the e-commerce giant has demonstrated the true value of integrating marketing and philanthropy through digitalisation, innovation and technology.

With the pandemic have a severe impact on the global tourism industry, Arjan Dijk, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Booking.com, shared perspectives on how major brands have been responding to shifting consumer behaviour under the new normal, giving his predictions for marketing trends and tourism development as businesses begin to recover.

In addition, Gary Liu, Chief Executive Officer at the South China Morning Post, shared his insights on moving a news organisation towards a digital future, exploiting the potential of digital technologies to accelerate innovation, engage audiences and transform the foundations of the media business. On the second day of the conference, Lim Bee Bee, Head of Marketing & Customer Management, Consumer Banking Group (Singapore), DBS Bank, will address the ground-breaking engagement of the younger generation through the computer gaming arena, sharing experiences and strategies to connect with digitally native, tech-savvy customers through compelling and innovative experiences.

Examining the impact of livestream commerce and short video marketing

Livestreaming e-commerce channels and short-video marketing have both become wildly popular across Mainland China. MarketingPulse Online brought together marketing experts from leading platforms and brands to explain their strategies and tricks of the trade to seize the significant opportunities presented by these platforms. The session featured Eray Li, General Manager of Southern China, Kuaishou (Magnetic Engine), and Alves Huang, CEO, Qianxun (Hangzhou) Holding Co, which has been assessed to be the number-one live broadcaster on Taobao over the years.

Networking for opportunities

MarketingPulse Online is featuring digital marketing workshops hosted by Facebook, iClick, PRIZM Group, Spread-it and Vfluencer that will offer practical marketing strategies in areas ranging from social media marketing to big data and livestreaming e-commerce. The conference also offers a virtual marketing consulting service provided by local marketing firms, offering real-time networking opportunities and intelligence exchange to industry players joining the event.

Find the latest programme and speaker list at https://marketingpulse.hktdc.com/en/. Media representatives wishing to join MarketingPulse can email requests to christine.kam@hktdc.org.

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About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

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Maps.me to Launch Financial Services of the Future to Millions of Users

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, Mar 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Maps.me today announced that it will add next-generation financial capabilities to its navigational services, aiming to enrich the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world by providing them with an easier way to pay, transfer, earn passive income and invest. From generating attractive investment returns in a low-interest world to making instantaneous payments across 35 currencies, Maps.me 2.0 will integrate convenient financial services with the world's most popular off- line mapping platform.

"We're excited to be building a holistic travel and financial platform that will be a trusted companion to our highly-engaged community of users as they explore the world and go about their daily lives," said Alex Grebnev, Co-founder of Maps.me. "Maps.me has enhanced people's ability to navigate, wherever they are going. Now, the same platform will offer financial services that are cheap, secure and highly relevant to the needs of Maps.me users."

From maps to money

Maps.me is used to discover and navigate places – from the streets of Barcelona to the African savannah – and bookmark them for future use. The app's open-source technology provides greater agility and choice for users, fueling an ever-increasing network that has enriched Maps.me itself. Over the last nine years, the app has been downloaded 140 million times, with 60 million people using it to navigate 195 countries in 2020.

Pilots, magazine photographers, professional cyclists, aid workers and everyday travellers love using its turn-by-turn routing, travel guides, and detailed mapping – which are all available without using often- costly mobile data. Maps.me is particularly popular with millennials in Europe: roughly 60% of users from are from the region, and more than 70% are between the ages of 18 and 40.

A recent survey conducted by Maps.me indicated that roughly half of its users are interested in accessing financial services via the app. More than 140,000 users have already joined the waiting list for a digital wallet that will allow them to:

– Earn yields of as much as 8% on stored value;
– Make payments via a linked credit card; and
– Transfer money instantly to friends and family globally and in 35 different currencies

The value in Maps.me wallets is invested in AAA-rated assets and held in a Swiss trust structure that is administered by TMF Services, a regulated entity in Switzerland. TMF is the largest corporate service provider in the world, trusted by over 60% of Fortune Global 500 and FTSE 100 companies. Users enjoy this security as well as the convenience of accessing these services via a platform they know and love – all for zero or low fees.*

A new approach to finance

The financial services offered via Maps.me will draw on a new approach to financial services: decentralized finance. DeFi is a user-driven financial system that uses smart contracts to allow people and institutions to transact directly with each other, rather than via a large financial institution.

Unnecessary middlemen are eliminated, cutting costs, increasing speed and certainty.

Since its inception, Maps.me has been open and community-driven, with users contributing to its development using the OpenStreetMap Project. Maps.me users are a substantial part of the OSM contributor group. Maps.me 2.0 builds upon that same spirit and DeFi makes this possible by allowing many to connect with many.

The roll-out of these financial capabilities with Maps.me 2.0 follows the platform's acquisition last November by Daegu Limited, a member of the Parity.com Group.

The integration of financial services with the Maps.me platform is moving ahead quickly. Closed beta testing of the Maps.me wallet will be finalized in the next few weeks. Waitlisted users will start to be offered access to the wallet after the testing process is completed, followed by a broader launch in due course.

More about Maps.me

Maps.me is the world's leading off-line mapping application for travelers. Launched in 2012 it has been downloaded more than 140 million times. More than 60 million users worldwide were active in 2020 planning and navigating their excursions in 195 countries. Maps.me users can download maps for their intended travels and then access their maps without the need for expensive roaming connectivity. An open-source advocate, Maps.me users are a primary contributor to the OpenStreetMapping Project globally. Beginning in 2021, the app will integrate payment, currency exchange and passive income services in 35 currencies to further enable explorers worldwide.

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SOURCE: Maps.me

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Certain Shareholders of Joy Spreader Extend Lock-up Undertakings for 15 months to Demonstrate Their Confidence in the Long-term Development Prospect of the Company

HONG KONG, Mar 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – On March 23, Joy Spreader Technology. Ltd (HK: 06988) listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced that the Company has recently received undertaking letters from certain shareholders holding approximately 69.16% of the shares in aggregate, including the controlling shareholders of the Company. In view of their confidence in the long-term development prospect of the Company, the above shareholders voluntarily undertook that without the prior written consent of the Company, they will not dispose (including but not limited to sell or pledge) the shares of the Company beneficially, directly or indirectly, owned by them or their controlled entities for a period of 15 months from the date of the Undertaking Letters in accordance with the terms of the Undertaking Letters.

The announcement shows that those shareholders who have voluntarily given the lock-up undertakings include:

(1)ZZN. Ltd., ZZD. Ltd. and Laurence mate. Ltd., being the controlling shareholders of the company, of which ZZN. Ltd. and ZZD. Ltd. are wholly owned by Mr. Zhu Zinan and Mr. Zhang Zhidi, respectively. Laurence mate. Ltd. is owned as to 90% by Mr. Zhu Zinan and 10% by Mr. Zhang Zhidi, respectively. Under the concert party agreement, Mr. Zhu Zinan and Mr. Zhang Zhidi in aggregate hold approximately 42.34% of the shares of the Company as at the date of this announcement.

(2)Shenzhen Nanhai Growth Win-win Limited, NT Balance Capital Ltd., Jiaxing Baozheng Investment Partnership Enterprise (Limited Partnership), DYD Holding. Ltd., Balance Capital Ltd. and Jack Chen. Ltd., holding approximately 5.70%, 5.44%, 4.98%, 4.73%, 3.33%, and 2.64% of the shares of Joy Spreader, respectively, as at the date of this announcement. The aforesaid shareholders in aggregate hold approximately 26.82% of the shares of Joy Spreader as at the date of this announcement.

Joy Spreader was listed on September 23, 2020. The company's restricted shares have been lifted today after being listed for half a year. On this special day, voluntary lock-up undertakings from the controlling shareholders and several third-party shareholders have shown their confidence in the long-term development prospect of the company as well as the industry of performance-based marketing on new media.

In recent years, benefiting from the rapid development of text-based we-media and short-video platforms, as well as core advantages of its own data and algorithm, Joy Spreader has achieved a high-speed annual average growth of over 80% for consecutive years. The shareholders' choice to voluntarily lock up their holdings this time has fully demonstrated their high recognition of the investment value of Joy Spreader.

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Indian edition of the World CX Summit shed light on the need to rebuild India’s technological ecosystem with CX

INDIA, Mar 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – In an age of unprecedented possibilities for businesses, World CX Summit – India attracted prominent voices in the CX ecosystem including Anand Tuli, Head of CX & Data Analytics, Vedantu; Dhruba Roy Chowdhury, Head of Global Command Centre and APAC Support Operations, Uber; Vaishali Thakkar – Chief Customer Experience & Service Delivery, Praxis Home Retail Ltd. (Future Group – HomeTown) and Himanshu Singh – Head Presales, India & SAARC, Freshworks; to name a few.

An Image from World CX Summit – India's CX Transformation Discussion that was streamed live on 10 March 2021

World CX Summit – India covered key topics such as Digital Transformation with Customer-First Thinking, Customer Data: Designing for Transparency & Trust, CX Strategies for a Touchless World, Adopting Digital Omnichannel and more.

Key takeaways from World CX Summit – India
In a panel discussion on the topic 'Becoming Future Ready with CX-led Digital Transformation,' the panellists discussed about leveraging VoC initiatives to Build Brand Loyalty, How to overcome challenges in CX Transformation, Success stories and Q and A and much more.

The panellists who joined the discussion included K B Nagaraju – Chief CX Officer, Bigbasket; Dharmender Khanna – Head of Digital Transformation, SSIPL Retail LTD; Vaishali Thakkar – Chief CX & Service Delivery – Praxis Home Retail Ltd. (Future Group); Sharat Dhall – Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Policybazaar.com and Ajay Nambiar – COO-PYP & CSO, M3M.
"If you want things to work, you need to consider everything around the new technology that you are looking into investing in," said Frederik Bisbjerg, Executive Director, Digitization, Daman National Health Insurance Company.

World CX Summit also featured an interesting panel discussion on 'The Impact of Emerging Technologies on CX Excellence'. The panellists who joined the debate included Suneet Gupta – Head of CX, Grofers; Himanshu Singh – Head Presales, India & SAAEC, Freshworks; Dhruba Roy Chowdhury – Head of Global Command Centre and APAC Support Operations, Community Operations, Uber; Anand Tuli – Head of Data Analytics & CX Vedantu; Guru Bhat – VP, Omni-channel and Customer Success Platform, Paypal; Shivangi Kamath – Head Quality Assurance and Process Improvement- Process Excellence Group, Tata AIG General Insurance.

The summit also played host to an interesting keynote on the topic 'Transforming CX Strategy with VoC' by Samdani Basha VP – CX, Design & Operations, Flipkart.

The show was hosted on the virtual events platform Vmeets which helped the participants to network and conduct business in an interactive and immersive virtual environment.

Participants were also able to engage with speakers in Q&A sessions and network with solution providers in virtual exhibition booths, private consultation rooms and private networking rooms.

World CX Summit – India was officially sponsored by Silver Sponsor – Freshworks; Bronze Sponsor – Teleperformance and Eastvantage; Associate Sponsor – Site24x7.

About World CX Summit:

World CX Summit India aims to bring CX leaders and Marketers together to discuss how the latest technologies and customer insights can be combined to change CX as we know it. The summit will host a combination of insightful sessions, case studies, panel discussions, and workshops sure to deliver actionable insights that attendees can apply to their Customer Experience strategies. For more information visit: https://india.worldcxsummit.com/

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Karthik A
Marketing Lead
Trescon
marketing@tresconglobal.com

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Third Global Edition of World CX Summit Hosted by Trescon Brought Unending Possibilities of CEM to the Forefront

SINGAPORE, Mar 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – As a part of the world tour, Asia edition of World CX Summit gathered pre-qualified CX leaders, Marketers & tech experts virtually on 11 March 2021; to discuss how the latest technologies and customer insights can be combined to change CX as we know it.

An image from World CX Summit – Asia's Panel Discussion that was streamed live on 11 March 2021

The third global edition of WCXS-Asia featured keynotes, panel discussions, tech talks, private consultation rooms, private networking rooms, and more on Vmeets – a virtual events platform. CX leaders and enthusiasts had engaging sessions with speakers in Q&A sessions and emphasized the changing dynamics of customer experience across the globe.

"Virtual events are an excellent opportunity for everyone in the industry to come together during these difficult times. Affordable and intelligent CX solutions & strategies are the need of the hour," says Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon.

The summit presented an impressive line-up of speakers including Nate Brown – Chief Experience Officer/Co-Founder of CX Accelerator Officium Labs; Michelle Huff – CMO, UserTesting; Matt Coulson – Regional VP, Value Consulting OutSystems; Dan Gingiss – Chief Experience Officer, The Experience Maker; Richard Jones – VP & GM APAC, Dataiku; Biren Balakrishnan – Sales Engineering Manager, Sitecore; Ganesh Raj – Director, Strategic Alliances, Freshworks APAC; Christophe Bacon – Founding and Managing Partner, OmniStrada; Riaz Raihan – President of Products, Alida USA; and the like.

Highlights of World CX Summit – Asia:

The summit started with an opening fireside chat between Nate Brown and Mary Drumond exploring the key concepts of Customer Experience, and how the world has now transitioned to the 'Experience Era'. The discussion also progressed towards understanding the pain points in designing a CX tool that is sought after in this highly innovative and competitive market.

A highly engaging keynote address by CX speaker and coach – Dan Gingiss, stressed why it's important to focus on customers rather than diverting attention to any marketing campaign. His presentation included a lot of real-time examples to keep his virtual audiences hooked. In his discussion, he mentioned that "Customer Experience is where we should be focusing on; investing all of our time and money instead of the next marketing campaign".

The event also witnessed a panel discussion revolving around the topic 'Exceeding New Expectations in The New World of Digital Innovation and Changing Customer Behavior and Experiences' consisting of distinguished panelists who deliberated on how companies are coping and innovating in the new digital world.

The keynote session by versatile entrepreneur Johnny Quach dived into concepts of growth mindset and designing a growth culture. The focal point of the discussion was getting past challenges using simple yet effective solutions. He drives this point across using several real-life use cases.

World CX Summit – Asia is officially sponsored by Platinum Sponsor – User Testing, Tech Data & Dataiku; Gold Sponsor – OutSystems, Freshworks, Sitecore and Alida; Silver Sponsor – Qualtrics; Bronze Sponsor – Yellow Messenger, Vernacular.ai and Qiscus.

About World CX Summit:

World CX Summit Asia aims to bring CX leaders and Marketers together to discuss how the latest technologies and customer insights can be combined to change CX as we know it. The summit will host a combination of insightful sessions, case studies, panel discussions, and workshops sure to deliver actionable insights that attendees can apply to their Customer Experience strategies.

For more updates on our upcoming events, visit: https://www.tresconglobal.com/

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Aishwarya Bhandary
Corporate Communications Executive
marketing@tresconglobal.com

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“Hi, Mom” Set for Global Release on March 19 to Salute Motherhood Worldwide

HONG KONG, Mar 21, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – On March 19, the Chinese cinema hit "Hi, Mom" started its screening in 17 countries and regions around the world, including the US, Canada, the UK, Spain, China's special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia.

Best known as a "hilarious tear-jerker", "Hi, Mom" is a time-travel comedy that tells the story of motherhood and family affection. According to information from Maoyan Entertainment, China's leading platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services, the film was directed and starred by hugely popular Chinese comedian Jia Ling. Since its premiere on the Chinese mainland during the Chinese New Year, the film has so far grossed RMB 5.3 billion(USD 814.3 million) in box office, making it the second highest-grossing film of all time in the Chinese market as well as one of the top 100 highest-grossing titles in the world.

Viewers who have watched the film say that what touches them most is how the film presents, in a happy, sincere way, the family affection of an ordinary person, something shared by all human beings. Many believe that "Hi, Mom" is so emotionally stirring that it deserves to be a gift dedicated to all moms across the world.

A key opinion leader noted when speaking of "Hi, Mom," "I think every story whether it's a science fiction story, or a contemporary drama, or something that took place in the 80s like "Hi, Mom," or something that take place 2,000 years ago, it's all about people, and people relate to each other emotionally."

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Joy Spreader Announces 2020 Annual Results

HONG KONG, Mar 20, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Joy Spreader Interactive Technology. Ltd ("Joy Spreader" or the "Company", Stock Code: 06988.HK) is pleased to announce the audited consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Group") for the year ended December 31, 2020, with the comparative figures for the preceding financial year.

RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS

– The revenue was HK$923.92 million, representing an increase of 71.73% as compared with that of last year.
– The profit for the year (excluding the impact of non-recurring profit or loss) was HK$220.69 million, representing an increase of 121.42% as compared with that of the year.
– The gross profit was HK$301.56 million, representing an increase of 126.98% as compared with last year.
– The gross profit margin increased from 24.70% in the same period last year to 32.64% in 2020.

In 2020, with the rapid development of the mobile-new-media industry and significant market demands for performance-based marketing and traffic monetization, Joy Spreader won the favor of numerous industry clients and content publishers with a leading position in MarTech. During the year, the number of new clients, marketing products, and monetization access points of the Group recorded a remarkable increase. In addition to the continuous growth of the marketing business of interactive entertainment and other digital products, the marketing business of e-commerce products made great progress and achieved gratifying results.

The revenue of the Group increased by 71.73% from HK$538.00 million in 2019 to HK$923.92 million in 2020. The Group achieved a gross profit of HK$301.56 million in 2020, representing an increase of 126.98% as compared with HK$132.86 million in 2019. The gross profit margin was 32.64%, representing an increase of 7.94 percentage points from 2019. The profit for the year (excluding the impact of non-recurring profit or loss) was HK$220.69 million, equivalent to 2.2 times of 2019.

The Company's Leading Position in Industry Remains Stable with Continuous Growth of Demand for Performance-based Marketing and Marketing SaaS Services

With the development of the mobile internet ecological environment and marketing technology, performance-based marketing, which features with strengths of accuracy and high-cost efficiency, is becoming the major option of marketers to conduct product marketing and promotion, and the market demand keeps on growing. At the same time, the rapid growth of the number of mobile-new-media content publishers and their published content also brings a sharp increase in demand for traffic monetization. In 2020, the Group has achieved outstanding performance in both business segments of the performance-based marketing and marketing SaaS services.

Performance-based Marketing Service
– In 2020, with the increase in the number of clients and products of interactive entertainment and other digital product marketing, together with the rising of ARPU value, the scale of business of Joy Spreader was boosted rapidly. In addition, the epidemic prevention and control measures in 2020 provided a growth opportunity for the online recreational industry, including games, online literature, and live broadcasting. Owing to the reinforcement of the user habits of interactive entertainment and other digital products, more online products consisted of mobile applications and mini-programs came into the market, which also drove the demand for online performance-based marketing services.

– At the same time, the video e-commerce industry continued to grow remarkably in 2020, becoming an important channel for e-commerce product distribution, presenting a blowout type of growth. Due to the early business layout in the field of video e-commerce product marketing and the accumulation of relevant data and model algorithms, Joy Spreader began to take shape in conducting non-live e-commerce marketing business over video platform which revealed the potential of rapid growth. As of December 31, 2020, the e-commerce product GMV of HK$593.64 million was achieved through the Group's performance-based marketing services, representing a year-on-year increase of 353.92%, becoming one of the fastest-growing business segments and main drive force of the Group in 2020.

Marketing SaaS Services
In 2020, with the rapid growth of the global SaaS industry, the development and popularity of standardized and modular marketing SaaS services have also provided content publishers with low-threshold, more convenient, and efficient tools and means. Joy Spreader began to provide mobile new media publishers with marketing SaaS monetization services in 2013. With the development of the SaaS platform, the Group provided the interface to content publishers, helping them to access their product library. The Group also recommended the product portfolios to their subscribers by using interest-based recommendation technology, and ultimately helped the content publishers to realize traffic monetization. Joy Spreader obtained revenue sharing via the process of traffic monetization and obtain the content resources and user behaviors data quickly and automatically, as well as improve the model algorithm, which in turn promote the Group's marketing efficiency and effectiveness and ultimately improve the profitability. As of December 31, 2020, the Group has cooperated with 469,968 mobile new media marketing access points, representing a year-on-year increase of 106.06%.

Looking forward to 2021, as a technology-driven company with data and algorithms as its core competencies, Joy Spreader will continue to optimize its data algorithm models and marketing SaaS platforms, actively expand the number of industry clients and mobile new media marketing SaaS clients, and make pre-deployment for the business expansion in overseas markets, in a bid to build an industry-leading service system of mobile new media performance-based marketing and marketing SaaS.

About Joy Spreader Interactive Technology. Ltd
Joy Spreader is a leading marketing technology company, engaged in mobile new media performance-based marketing and marketing SaaS services in China. The Group uses data and algorithms as the core competencies and uses aggregation and matching technologies based on interest-based recommendations to help marketers' products and mobile new media content to achieve coupled transactions, so as to realize marketers' marketing goals such as product sales and promotions. The Group also helps content publishers to realize the commercial value of their traffic.

Joy Spreader was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 23, 2020 with the stock code of 06988.HK.

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The UREEQA Collection of Pledged Assets Welcomes Kenny Aronoff

ONTARIO CA, Mar 13, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – If you have ever listened to the radio, there is a good chance you have heard Kenny Aronoff drumming. He has worked with everyone from Paul McCartney to Lady Gaga to The Rolling Stones, and has been cited by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time". Now he is choosing to partner with UREEQA.

Kenny Aronoff

From playing with Johnny Cash to Beyonce, Kenny Aronoff is a musician who has demonstrated his ability to stand the test of time. The reason he has been able to do this can be boiled down to one word "passion".

His passion for his work can be felt by anyone who meets him. Since the age of 10, Kenny knew what his purpose was, and this purpose drives him to continuously grow and improve.

Not only was he named #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer for five consecutive years by Modern Drummer, but his passion for growth and improvement has also led him to become a successful inspirational speaker.

With all of his experience in the music industry just imagine the stories he could tell. Well, now you don't have to imagine it as he recently added author to his list of credentials with the release of his book Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll! So where does one of the world's most influential drummers go to protect both his audio and eBook? Well, Kenny has chosen UREEQA.

The partnership between UREEQA and Kenny grew out of our mutual passion for creative works. Aronoff noted that "My first thoughts were what do myself and UREEQA have in common? Passion, Purpose, Authenticity, Creativity, Perseverance. Not only do I support the platforms' goal, but the team behind the platform holds these same values".

UREEQA's CMO Shannon Powell stated that "we are honored to welcome Mr. Aronoff to the platform. Kenny's participation in our closed beta gives UREEQA access to his expertise in the music industry as well as his experience as an author". She went on to say that "in addition to his experience, his passion for creativity and continuous improvement are perfectly aligned with the purpose behind this closed beta, to improve and bring the best possible product to our users".

UREEQAs platform is designed with a vision to empower Creators. To provide Creators with an easy-to-use option to have their work validated, minted as an NFT, a package of proof on hand to prove their ownership, and access to the tools they need to protect this work if it is ever stolen. The support we have seen from experts in their field, like Aronoff, helps UREEQA ensure the product we deliver will achieve this goal. Stay tuned to find out what other experts in their creative fields have joined Aronoff in their support for UREEQA.

About Kenny Aronoff

Kenny Aronoff is one of the world's most influential and in demand session and live drummers. Rolling Stone Magazine, in fact, cited him as one of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time" and Modern Drummer named him #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer for five consecutive years. The list of artists he's worked with on the road and/or in the studio reads like a who's who of the music industry, and includes:

John Mellencamp, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Sting, The Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Gibbons, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Bob Seger, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Jon Bon Jovi, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Dave Grohl, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Beyonce, Santana, Crosby Stills and Nash, Celine Dion, Lenny Kravitz, and many others.

Kenny has played on over 60 Grammy-nominated or awarded recordings representing over 300 million in sales, with more than 1300 that were RIAA certified Gold, Platinum or Diamond.

Author is the most recent addition to his long line of credits. Sex, Drums, Rock 'n' Roll! The Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business (Backbeat Books, November 15, 2016).

About UREEQA

The UREEQA platform harnesses the power of blockchain technology and the blockchain community to empower creators to protect, manage, and monetize their work. Established in Canada in 2020, UREEQA will modernize the inefficient and bureaucratic systems currently in place for copyright, patent, industrial design and trademark protection. UREEQA provides value and opportunities for its Creators, Validators and Tokenholders via URQA, the token at the heart of the UREEQA ecosystem.

For more information on UREEQA and upcoming announcements please visit our website UREEQA (https://www.ureeqa.com/), join our Telegram channel here (https://t.me/UREEQA), and follow us on Twitter here (https://twitter.com/UREEQA_Inc).

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Glasstech Asia / Fenestration Asia 2021 Series: Upcoming Events for 2021

SINGAPORE, Mar 12, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – With the successful end of Glasstech Asia Online Conference 2020, Glasstech Asia will be unveiling its next two events of the series – Glasstech Asia / Fenestration Asia Online Conference 2021 and Glasstech Asia / Fenestration Asia 2021.

This year, Glasstech Asia / Fenestration Asia – powered by BAU and BAU China will be held for the first time under the direction of MMI Asia and Messe Munchen, where participants can look forward to an even higher quality trade fair with a new international supporting program and framework.

With a strong desire to connect, network, and learn, Glasstech Asia aims to be the leading community that facilitates industry professionals to work together to address the latest developments in the industry. On the 27th of April this year, the second online conference will go live, serving as a critical international platform that disseminates pertinent information. Covering key trending topics in both the Glass and Fenestration sectors, the conference hopes to answer the most trending questions in the industry and cater to industry professionals from different sectors. The following topics will be further discussed during the online conference: Manufacturing & Processing Innovations; Digitalisation: The Evolution Towards A Smart Factory; Architectural Designs: Design Trends of Post Pandemic Buildings; Architectural Designs: Advanced Building Skins / Advanced Facade Technology. For interested parties, registration for the online conference is now open for all to participate: https://bit.ly/2Zj11Zj.

Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia introduces digitalization, offering new virtual opportunities for both exhibitors and visitors.

As part of the world's prominent trade network, Glasstech Asia is the leading BAU trade fair which serves as a highly connected community for the glass industry in Southeast Asia. Taking place between the 16th to 18th November 2021, Glasstech Asia brings together international experts specializing in all sectors of glass such as manufacturers, processors, and suppliers of glass machinery and accessories. Additionally, it provides an exclusive opportunity to meet with leading regional buyers from major markets in the ASEAN region, and network with top international connections from the BAU network.

Further enhancing the value of the show for both exhibitors and visitors, Glasstech Asia introduces digitalisation components into the show offerings and provide new virtual opportunities like virtual booths and business matching. Additionally, to aid exhibitors in heightening brand awareness and lead generation, networking and digital packages will be available for any interested exhibitors.

The physical conference – BAU Congress, will see industry professionals across the glass industry come together from all around the world, to share their views on glass facades. Attendees can look forward to a series of exciting and interesting topics on the agenda and hear from highly esteemed speakers from leading glass organisations globally.

Further information on Glasstech Asia / Fenestration Asia 2021 will be released soon.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require any additional information: bauasia@mmiasia.com.sg

About Glasstech Asia 2021/ Fenestration Asia 2021

Coined "The Glass Hub of Southeast Asia", Glasstech Asia is an annual rotating exhibition that focuses on all things glass. The upcoming 18th edition Glasstech Asia along with the concurrent Fenestration Asia will be held between the 16th to 18th of November this year. Returning to Bangkok, Thailand for the fourth time, the three-day event brings together the best of the Southeast Asian glass and glazing sector, from glass manufacturing, processing, and machinery to accessories, raw materials, and finished glass products. Coupled with high-powered symposiums, forums, workshops, and an exciting Glass Installation Competition, it is an event not to be missed.

Additionally, Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia aims to meet and satisfy the increasing global demands for eco-friendly windows, doors, and facades by focusing on new industry standards in sustainability, automation, and energy-efficiency topics. With a focus on green and smart fenestration technologies to bring about a more sustainable, energy-efficient, and liveable future, the exposition is strategically geared towards helping the architecture, building, and construction sectors in countries meet their energy targets.

About Messe Munchen

Messe Munchen is one of the leading exhibition organizers worldwide with more than 50 of its own trade shows for capital goods, consumer goods and new technologies. Every year, a total of over 50,000 exhibitors and around three million visitors take part in more than 200 events at the exhibition center in Munich, at the ICM – Internationales Congress Center Munchen and the MOC Veranstaltungscenter Munchen as well as abroad. Together with its subsidiary companies, Messe Munchen organizes trade shows in China, India, Brazil, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Nigeria, Vietnam, and Iran.

With a network of associated companies in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America as well as around 70 representations abroad for over 100 countries, Messe Munchen has a global presence.

About BAU Network

BAU is the World's Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials and Systems. Everyone involved in the international community for planning, building and designing buildings comes together here – i.e. architects, planners, investors, representatives of the industrial and commercial sectors, the building trades, etc. It is where future-oriented manufacturers come together with an audience of interested professionals. Their primary interests include the latest techniques, materials and applications that can be used in actual practice. This is where visitors experience the future of building in person.

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