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Emma Broyles Crowned First Evidence-Based Body Positivity Miss America
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Emma Broyles Crowned First Evidence-Based Body Positivity Miss America

December 17, 2021 12:25 AM

UNCASVILLE, CT / ACCESSWIRE / December 16, 2021 / Today, The Miss America Organization, SANESolution, and the BETTER Movie announced Miss Alaska Emma Broyles being crowned the first evidence-based body positivity Miss America.A student at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University, Broyles is majoring in biochemical sciences and her social impact initiative is Building Community Through Special Olympics. As a sibling of an...

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Elys Game Technology Reports Significant Sequential Growth Across all Metrics of U.S. Gameboard Sportsbook in November
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Elys Game Technology Reports Significant Sequential Growth Across all Metrics of U.S. Gameboard Sportsbook in November

December 16, 2021 9:00 AM

November bet tickets and betting handle increased over 200% and 139%, respectively, reflecting successful follow-through for Elys' US betting technology platformCompany expects to see continued sequential growth across all metrics in DecemberNEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 16, 2021 / Elys Game Technology, Corp. ("Elys" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ELYS)(NEO:ELYS)(BER:3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, today is...

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ePlay Digital’s Klocked Announces Registration for New York Christmas 10k Now Open
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ePlay Digital’s Klocked Announces Registration for New York Christmas 10k Now Open

December 16, 2021 8:55 AM

Run or walk with Coach Kelly and sign up to receive New York 10k Medal and T-ShirtLOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 16, 2021 / ePlay Digital Inc. (CSE:EPY)(OTC:EPYFF)(FSE:2NY2) (the "Company") today announced that the recently released Klocked Fitness App has opened registration for the NYC 10k Hybrid Real-Time Race Experience and Virtual Run taking place on Dec. 25, 2021, at 2:05 PM eastern time / 11:05 AM pacific time.Registration is...

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Take on Greedy Megacorps in the Cyberpunk Rogue-lite FPS, Deadlink, From Former Outriders and Giant Machines Devs
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Take on Greedy Megacorps in the Cyberpunk Rogue-lite FPS, Deadlink, From Former Outriders and Giant Machines Devs

December 16, 2021 8:00 AM

Become a Weapon to Challenge Greedy Corporations in the Thrilling New Cyberpunk Rogue-lite FPS DeadlinkThe Inaugural Game From Former Outriders and Giant Machines Devs, Gruby Entertainment, Is Coming to Steam Early Access Q1 2022WARSAW, POLAND / ACCESSWIRE / December 16, 2021 / Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a fast-paced, guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with rogue-lite elements from independent game...

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GameSquare Esports Announces Insider Buying of Shares by Management and Directors and Provides Business Update
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GameSquare Esports Announces Insider Buying of Shares by Management and Directors and Provides Business Update

December 16, 2021 7:00 AM

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December 16, 2021 / GameSquare Esports Inc. (CSE:GSQ)(FSE:29Q1) ("GameSquare", or the "Company"), an international gaming and esports company, today announced that management and directors acquired 632,100 common shares of GameSquare in the open market between November 3 and December 1. This includes the acquisition of 132,100 shares by Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare Esports, and Kevin Wright, President and Chairman,...

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Sneaker Law Firm: Where Streetwear and Creative Legal Solutions Intersect
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Sneaker Law Firm: Where Streetwear and Creative Legal Solutions Intersect

December 13, 2021 4:30 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2021 / Sneaker Law Firm is a New York-based boutique law office that helps emerging brands, creators and entrepreneurs navigate both legal and business aspects of the fashion and sneaker industry. Founded in 2014 (initially under Kurtz Law Firm), they later became known to the fashion world as Sneaker Law Firm in 2017 and officially adopted its current title in 2018. Founder Zakari "Zak" Kurtz boasts...

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Twin Vee PowerCats EV Subsidiary Forza X1 Releases Initial Design Images of 100% Electric Boat the FX1
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Twin Vee PowerCats EV Subsidiary Forza X1 Releases Initial Design Images of 100% Electric Boat the FX1

December 13, 2021 8:00 AM

FORT PIERCE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2021 / Forza X1, Inc. ("Forza X1"), a wholly-owned EV subsidiary of Twin Vee PowerCats, Co. (NASDAQ:VEEE) ( "Twin Vee" or the "Company"), today released renderings of its first all-electric vehicle, to be named the ‘FX1'. "We are excited to share our current designs for our debut FX1 model with boat enthusiasts and those interested in purchasing a fully electric recreational boat," says Joseph...

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SMC Closes $45 Million Acquisition of Genesis Financial Inc., a Fintech-Powered Wealth Management Service Provider
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SMC Closes $45 Million Acquisition of Genesis Financial Inc., a Fintech-Powered Wealth Management Service Provider

December 13, 2021 7:05 AM

POINT ROBERTS, WA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2021 / SMC Entertainment, Inc. ("SMC" or the "Company") (OTC PINK:SMCE) is pleased to announce that on December 10, 2021 it closed its $45 million acquisition of Genesis Financial, Inc. ("Genesis"), a privately-owned diversified financial services company with a focus on fintech-powered wealth management advisory services. Genesis will operate as a subsidiary of SMC. At closing, stockholders of...

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Performers and Creators Lab Founder Says Newly-Acquired Fears May Be Stage Fright
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Performers and Creators Lab Founder Says Newly-Acquired Fears May Be Stage Fright

December 10, 2021 4:10 PM

Post-COVID Fear of Public Places Can Be a Specific Type of AnxietyLOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 10, 2021 / As the pandemic spread across the globe, there was a 26 percent increase in cases of anxiety from 2019 to 2020, according to research published in The Lancet Journal. But the anxiety doesn't end there. As things are opening up again and people are going out to events in public spaces, there is an increase in another form of...

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Producer Garry Sitarski & CCXLII Team Will Resume Live Events In 2022
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Producer Garry Sitarski & CCXLII Team Will Resume Live Events In 2022

December 10, 2021 2:45 AM

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 10, 2021 / The live event industry has historically been a a growing business over the past two decades. Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, every major indicator showed that touring was on pace to set a record in terms of fiscal activity. Garry Sitarski & Jonathan Cater's "CCXLII" live promotions came to a grinding halt when the pandemic hit. Not one event has been held by CCXLII...

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Startup Bedding Company Viscosoft is Slated to Develop AI-Driven Sleep Experience
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Startup Bedding Company Viscosoft is Slated to Develop AI-Driven Sleep Experience

December 9, 2021 3:40 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 9, 2021 / The award-winning startup, Viscosoft, has swiftly solidified its place as an industry leader in the $1.5 billion mattress topper industry. The company was born as an export business in 2007 by Founder and CEO Gabriel Dungan, creating and selling wholesale products to department, furniture, and big-box stores throughout North America. The company has maintained its roots but grown rapidly,...

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Thropic: Where Social Impact and Blockchain Technology Intersect
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Thropic: Where Social Impact and Blockchain Technology Intersect

December 8, 2021 4:45 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2021 / A trusted service provider to non-profits since 2019, Thropic is an emerging donor tech company that employs a decentralized finance-focused approach to charity work. Founder and CEO, Max Skinner, cultivated his steadfast commitment to nonprofits through the combination of passion, empathy, and hardship. Upon entering the world of philanthropy, Skinner quickly realized that many nonprofits...

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The Brooklyn-Based Jewelry Start-Up Demanding a Spot in the Mainstream
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The Brooklyn-Based Jewelry Start-Up Demanding a Spot in the Mainstream

December 8, 2021 4:40 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2021 / The up-and-coming New York-based jewelry boutique, Essentials Jewels, has a mission to make all of their clients feel the very best, all of the time. The company specializes in earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, anklets, and personalized pieces and is continuing to implement new styles by the week.After being pushed out of the corporate world amidst the global pandemic, founders and...

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Dolphin Entertainment Enters Ready to Drink Cocktail Market With Ownership Stake in Crafthouse Cocktails
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Dolphin Entertainment Enters Ready to Drink Cocktail Market With Ownership Stake in Crafthouse Cocktails

December 8, 2021 9:00 AM

MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2021 / Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN), a leading independent entertainment marketing and production company, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Crafthouse Cocktails, a pioneering brand of ready-to-drink, all-natural classic cocktails created by world renowned mixologist, Charles Joly and esteemed restaurateur, Matt Lindner. Dolphin will manage all aspects of publicity and...

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Jackpot Digital Signs Five Table Deal with Three Rivers Casino Resort in Oregon
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Jackpot Digital Signs Five Table Deal with Three Rivers Casino Resort in Oregon

December 8, 2021 7:35 AM

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2021 / Jackpot Digital Inc. (the "Company" or "Jackpot") (TSXV:JJ)(TSXV:JJ.WT.A)(TSXV:JJ.WT.B)(TSXV:JJ.WT.C)(OTCQB:JPOTF) (Frankfurt & Berlin Exchanges: LVH3). Jackpot Digital is pleased to announce that it has signed a licensing agreement with Three Rivers Casino Resort, located in Florence, Oregon, to install five Jackpot Blitz™ Electronic Table Games ("ETGs"). The licensing agreement is...

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RockBox Fitness Announces Partnership with Nonprofit
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RockBox Fitness Announces Partnership with Nonprofit "To Write Love on Her Arms"

December 8, 2021 7:00 AM

HUNTERSVILLE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / December 8, 2021 / RockBox Fitness, a rapidly expanding state-of-the-art group fitness concept that combines boxing, kickboxing, and functional training, believes that fitness is as impactful on mental health as it is on physical health. That's why the high-energy fitness franchise has partnered with "To Write Love on Her Arms," a nonprofit dedicated to offering hope to those struggling with addiction, depression,...

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ÜberStrategist Levels Up Executive Team and Expands Global Capabilities, Appointing Industry Veteran Gareth Williams as Chief Operating Officer
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ÜberStrategist Levels Up Executive Team and Expands Global Capabilities, Appointing Industry Veteran Gareth Williams as Chief Operating Officer

December 7, 2021 9:00 AM

Driven by Exceptional Business Growth Across Public Relations, Influencer Marketing, Community Management, and Bespoke Events, ÜberStrategist Enhances Best-in-Class CapabilitiesMORRISVILLE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / December 7, 2021 / ÜberStrategist, a leading North American public relations and marketing agency, today announced the appointment of Gareth Williams to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Williams will spearhead the agency's...

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Complexity Gaming Signs Popular Warzone Trio: The Baka Bros
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Complexity Gaming Signs Popular Warzone Trio: The Baka Bros

December 7, 2021 7:00 AM

DiazBiffle, LuckyChamu, and Repullze to Compete and Create Content, Bringing Over 1.5 Million Fans to the OrganizationTORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December 7, 2021 / Complexity Gaming, a GameSquare Esports Inc. (CSE:GSQ)(FRA:29Q1) ("GameSquare", "GameSquare Esports" or the "Company") company, and one of North America's longest-standing esports organizations, today announced the signing of Call of Duty: Warzone creators ‘the Baka Bros.'...

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DPL Technologies Releases 2 Innovative LED Therapy Lines, Just in Time for the Holidays
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DPL Technologies Releases 2 Innovative LED Therapy Lines, Just in Time for the Holidays

December 6, 2021 2:30 PM

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 6, 2021 / Founded in 2004, Florida-based light therapy company, LED Technologies, has transformed the skincare space with innovative devices designed to heal and restore skin. Solidifying its place within the beauty and wellness industry, the company employs a combination of cutting-edge research and applied innovation, releasing over 30 devices under their reVive Light Therapy® and dpl® brands....

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Nakobe Dean of Georgia Wins 37th Collegiate Butkus Award
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Nakobe Dean of Georgia Wins 37th Collegiate Butkus Award

December 5, 2021 1:45 PM

ATHENS, GA / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2021 / The 37th annual collegiate Butkus Award® honoring the nation's best collegiate linebacker was presented today to University of Georgia inside linebacker Nakobe Dean. The award was presented by football legend Dick Butkus and his son Matt in a surprise announcement during a team meeting today.Dean received 34 percent of the weighted vote and 52 percent of first-place votes in becoming the second...

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