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Minuteman Press Franchise in Westlake, Ohio Moves to New Location, Expands Business

Minuteman Press International Inc

Jennet and Dan Foster are the owners of the Minuteman Press franchise in Westlake, Ohio. The family business first opened in 2004 and 19 years later, Jennet and Dan celebrated their relocation from North Olmsted to Westlake with a grand opening event on June 15, 2023. Minuteman Press in Westlake is located at 26145 Center Ridge Road, Unit A, Westlake, OH 44145. Expanding & Relocating the Business On the relocation, Jennet shares, “We acquired some new machines (Xante envelope press and Duplo cut, score, perf machine) and we were looking to expand. We first thought about expanding into the empty space next door and continuing to lease but then we decided to invest in ourselves instead and bought a commercial property. With room for the new equipment, we can offer in-house services that were previously vendor jobs, so the turnaround times on certain products is now even quicker for our clients.” Jennet continues, “Now, we have the space to expand even more. We just purchased a used booklet maker and will eventually add another color digital press. We also now have double doors, so we don't have to have pallets dropped on the sidewalk and disassemble them to bring them in. Our new facility also has more desk space for our staff. There are currently 5 people on our team and it’s been a great move! It was a little sad to leave North Olmsted but Westlake has welcomed us with open arms and we're happy to be here.” Reflecting on the grand opening, Jennet says, “The grand opening was held on June 15. We couldn't believe the number of people that attended. We had over 100 people and our giant parking lot was overflowing. It was packed inside and outside at the cornhole boards. The Chambers of Commerce that I'm involved with were fantastic in getting the word out. It was a great party that really came together nicely.” Growth & Getting Involved in the Community One key to growth has been Jennet’s community involvement. She shares, “I'm super involved with many organizations. I'm in four Chambers of Commerce including being on the board of one and different committee roles on the others. I am also a member of BNI as well as the National Association of Women Business Owners. In 2019, I did the 10,000 Small Businesses Program and that was really helpful in understanding different aspects of business. As a member of NAWBO, I do outreach to graduates of the program.” Jennet continues, “I am not just in these organizations, I am personally involved, which helps me get to know so many people. And it’s so true that people want to do business with people they know, like, and trust. We also advertise as a sponsor within these organizations and we advertise with direct mail to our customers and potential customers. You have to let people know about all of the products and services that you provide. Otherwise, how will they know that they need them?” She also credits the Minuteman Press support team for helping her business stay on track. Jennet says, “Last year, we were understaffed and had a family emergency. Both our RVP Rich DeRosa & field rep Ryan McIntyre were there for us to help out at the shop to keep things moving. It was a real lifesaver and very much appreciated. They have also helped with hiring and are also good to bounce ideas off of when you're considering new equipment, and they offer assistance when we need help with vendors. The FLEX software is great, too.” Minuteman Press Reflections As they approach 20 years in business as Minuteman Press owners, Jennet shares, “When we started Minuteman Press with my dad, Dan and I were just newlyweds. One of the things that has been wonderful for us about owning the business is that we can be there for our 3 kids. When they were younger, we were able to pop out in the middle of the day to help with a class party or read the class a story or whatever they needed. Today, they're now 13, 15, and 17. Having Minuteman Press as our business allows us to have that freedom to be there for our family.” It’s also clear that Jennet and Dan simply love what they do. She says, “What we love about this industry is helping our customers. They will come in with just an idea. We will then give a little guidance, design it, produce it, and wow them with the finished product, which they use to achieve their purposes.” She adds, “We love to watch our customers grow and succeed and we appreciate them letting us help them with that!” Minuteman Press in Westlake is located at 26145 Center Ridge Road, Unit A, Westlake, OH 44145. For more information, visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/oh/westlake/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and read Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

September 26, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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WAGMI Games Founder's Packs Coming Exclusively to OpenSea on September 27th

WAGMI Games

The community-powered Web3 entertainment franchise WAGMI Games has announced the launch of the upcoming Founder’s Packs will take place on September 27th exclusively on NFT marketplace OpenSea. WAGMI Games Founder's Packs was created in partnership with Gadget-Bot, the art studio behind the iconic designs in Transformers 4, Jurassic World, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty. Each of the 10,000 Founder’s Packs represents an unopened card pack containing a story-driven, playable character for WAGMI Defense, the first mobile game from WAGMI Games. The story and characters of the Founder’s Packs will be integrated into the rapidly evolving and interoperable WAGMI Games universe. Players will be able to utilize and level up their characters in WAGMI Defense after unpacking their cards. Once opened, Founder’s Packs are permanently burned and removed from circulation to make the primary collection on OpenSea extremely hyper-deflationary in nature. The initial number of 10,000 NFTs is expected to diminish as players open and burn their Founder’s Packs. Cards will be tradeable on layer-2 marketplaces, including Immutable and Rarible, while the unopened Founder’s Pack NFTs can be traded on the OpenSea platform. Any user who minted and unveiled a Founder’s Pack will get immediate access to the beta release of WAGMI Defense before the mobile game’s global launch. “We're super excited to introduce this collection of one time cards that are a testament to the excitement that is card collecting in WAGMI Defense. And with the evolving of these cards into new rarities the supply becomes less and less which makes them more unique, special and rarer over time." stated Luis Trujillo, Co-founder of WAGMI Games. WAGMI Games aims to bring back the excitement of opening collectible cards in digital form with the launch of Founder’s Packs. Each pack conceals a mix of Rare, Epic, and Legendary variations of Founder’s cards, and players are invited to assemble a complete set of all 32 Legendary card versions available. The Founder’s Packs’ launch follows WAGMI Games’ partnership with OpenSea as part of WAGMI’s mission to "revolutionize" the NFT landscape by setting new benchmarks in the realms of art, marketing, and utility. WAGMI plans to develop new NFT collections, including NiFe Wars comics, that will blur the lines between NFTs and digital storytelling. OpenSea has launched a dedicated page for WAGMI Games Founder’s Packs and further details about the mint can be found on WAGMI Games’ website. About WAGMI Games WAGMI Games is a pioneering Web3 transmedia entertainment franchise that aims to achieve mass adoption by seamlessly integrating mobile gaming, deep lore, and immersive storytelling. Our mission is to bridge the gap between the worlds of Web3 and Web2 by delivering an unparalleled entertainment experience and fostering a strong community of players and enthusiasts. Contact Details Dan Edelstein pr@marketacross.com

September 26, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Peer39 Goes Live with Compliant for Compliance Metrics

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Compliant, a data compliance technology company, has partnered with Peer39, the leading global provider of pre-bid contextual suitability and quality solutions for modern marketers, to introduce and offer its customers a data compliance metric for programmatic media campaigns. For the first time ever, advertisers, agencies and publishers will have a scalable solution for measuring data compliance in digital media campaigns and eliminating risk within their marketing efforts – while simultaneously signaling to regulators and consumers their commitment to acting lawfully. “It’s unthinkable in today’s environment that any marketer would spend money on media that puts their brand at risk. This is no different than when the industry asked itself why would we pay for ads that no one sees. No brand should be asked to buy media that is non-compliant.” said Jamie Barnard, CEO, Compliant. “By joining Peer39's marketplace, we are expediting the ways in which brands can use data compliance metrics across the programmatic ecosystem.” Through Peer39’s Contextual Data Marketplace, Compliant’s automated solution provides ad buyers with a Campaign Compliance Index (CCI) which measures the level of data compliance within a brand’s media campaign. The CCI score provides metrics that regulators are focused on such as consent, data leakage, and number of unauthorized tags and data resellers. With this new level of transparency in the publisher inventory, brands can protect themselves from activating media dollars with non-compliant publishers. “Our industry is at another important tipping point. Just like the uprising around brand safety or viewability or most recently made for advertising, data compliance will be as transformative and likely much more consequential from both a consumer trust and enforcement perspective,” said Mario Diez, CEO, Peer39. "With Compliant now enabled through Peer39’s Data Marketplace, brands can see the compliance of their media, and take action, avoiding high risk inventory and rewarding trusted environments." Data Compliance Research Pinpoints the Industry Need The lack of transparency in the digital supply chain means that unlawful and unethical data practices go unseen, potentially exposing companies to irreparable harm. A study conducted by Compliant, which will be released tomorrow at the World Federation of Advertisers' Digital Governance Exchange in New York, looks at over one billion impressions measured across more than 1,000 programmatic media campaigns. The results found that: Two out of three digital U.S. publishers (67 percent) do not offer consent choices for consumers Nearly all (91 percent) of U.S. publishers with a Consent Management Platform are currently passing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to third parties before consent 82 percent of U.S. publishers have elevated data leakage risk through excessive vendors, piggybacking or tags With consumers increasingly concerned about brands tracking their online behavior, and intensifying FTC enforcement, data compliance is quickly becoming a new brand standard in digital media. With this new offering, brands and agencies can now adopt data compliance as a primary input to their responsible media frameworks and media quality initiatives. About Compliant Compliant is pioneering a new standard for data compliance in the digital marketing industry. The compliance technology company offers risk management solutions to brands, agencies and publishers. Amidst ever-evolving privacy regulations and consumer expectations, Compliant provides the digital ad industry the tools it needs to be compliant. The company’s suite of data compliance solutions measure systematic privacy and compliance risks across owned-and-operated media and paid media, allowing companies to benchmark risk by market, category and brand. This industry-leading scoring system has been used in thousands of compliance audits across the world's leading advertiser and publisher sites. Compliant boasts a strong senior leadership team with unmatched expertise across privacy, digital governance and compliance technology, including Elliot Bell (former Facebook), Magid Souhami (former P&G), and Jamie Barnard (former Unilever). For more information and to view Compliant’s Annual Publisher Audits, visit www.compliant.global. About Peer39 Peer39 is an independent data company that provides the largest data set available in the digital advertising ecosystem. Every day, the industry’s leading brands, agencies, and publishers trust Peer39’s AI-powered semantic analysis engine to provide a holistic understanding of page content, meaning, and sentiment. We do this by analyzing the relationship between words on a page, the content of a video, or in an app, ensuring appropriate classification. As people’s time and attention become more fragmented, Peer39 believes that to succeed, you need as much contextual understanding of your audience as possible. We believe that it’s as much about the digital environment as it is about the physical environment. Only then can you deliver the right ad to the right user in the right context. Contact Details Kite Hill PR for Compliant +1 724-787-1565 compliant@kitehillpr.com

September 26, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

VPN Trust Initiative: VPN Trust Seal Accreditation Program Launch

VPN Trust Initiative

The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) launched the VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) in 2020 to establish a baseline for how virtual private network (VPN) providers should operate. The goal is to help avoid oversights, misunderstandings, or vague legislation that could invite abuses of power and short-sighted legislation of helpful technology. As a result of collaborative efforts, the VTI Principles serve as a comprehensive set of best practices for VPN providers that bolster consumer confidence and provider accountability, promoting wider VPN adoption and access to the technology’s benefits. Today VTI is announcing the launch of the VPN Trust Seal accreditation program, which provides a clear public indicator that a participating VPN provider follows established best practices for delivering service in the following five areas: Security: VPNs will use the necessary security measures, including strong encryption and authentication protocols, to appropriately address the risks. Advertising Practices: Given the complexity and different use cases for VPNs, claims must not mislead. Privacy: VPNs should keep as little data as they deem necessary to provide the service and only produce data to law enforcement when legally required. Disclosure and Transparency: To foster trust, member companies must take steps toward informing users and the public about their actions and procedures. Social Responsibility: VPN providers will promote VPN technology to support access to the global Internet and freedom of expression. Principles guiding VPN Trust Seal accreditation are informed by input from businesses, legislators, free speech advocates, and other outside experts to protect the privacy and security of VPN users; offer practical policy guidelines for VPN providers; and ensure policymakers, regulators, and the wider market have access to clear criteria for evaluating these technologies. The inaugural group of VPN providers that have earned accreditation includes Certida, FastVPN, IvacyVPN, NordVPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, Texas.net, IPVanish, StrongVPN, eVenture Ltd, and ExpressVPN. “Now when VPN customers try to determine which providers align with their ethics, they can look for the VPN Trust Seal and gain some assurances about the commitments behind the products they are looking to purchase,” said Christian Dawson, Co-Founder & Executive Director, i2Coalition. For more detailed information on each of these principles and how to get the VPN Trust Seal, please visit the VTI website. About i2Coalition’s VPN Trust Initiative i2Coalition’s VPN Trust Initiative (VTI) is an industry-led consortium that promotes consumer safety and privacy online by increasing understanding of VPNs and strengthening business practices in an industry that already protects millions of Internet users. The VTI leverages first-hand knowledge to advocate, create, vet, and validate guidelines that strengthen trust and transparency and mitigate risk for users. To learn more about the VTI, please visit vpntrust.net. About the i2Coalition The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (“i2Coalition”) ensures that those who build the infrastructure of the Internet have a voice in public policy. We are a leading voice for web hosting companies, data centers, domain registrars and registries, cloud infrastructure providers, managed services providers, and related tech. We protect innovation and the continued growth of the Internet’s infrastructure which is essential to the global economy. Our coalition launched at a significant time in our industry’s history. The genesis of the organization began in 2011 when many of the i2Coalition founding and charter members joined forces during the successful effort to prevent SOPA and PIPA from becoming United States law. After mobilizing to ensure the Internet’s free flow of information and commerce, we realized the ongoing need for an industry voice, founding formally in 2012. To learn more about the i2Coalition and explore membership, please visit i2Coalition.com. Contact Details Aaron Alberico +1 202-744-0786 aalberico@raynoravenue.com Company Website https://vpntrust.net/

September 26, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

After $6.4 Million IPO, Inspire Veterinary Partners Shifts Into Next Phase Of Acquisition-Driven Growth Strategy

Benzinga

By Rachael Green, Benzinga With more Americans owning pets and those pet owners increasingly prioritizing the health and well-being of those new pets, the market is ripe for veterinary hospitals everywhere. So the closing of Inspire Veterinary Partners Inc.’s (NASDAQ: IVP) Initial Public Offering (IPO) last month, marking the introduction of the first publicly traded vet services company is a great opportunity for investors who want to gain exposure to that $61 billion vet services market. Inspire generated $6.4 million in gross proceeds from the IPO which will fund its ongoing growth strategy as it works on finalizing a series of new acquisition deals. The owner and operator of a growing network of acquired veterinary hospitals has set a goal of 10 new acquisitions per year over the next five years, giving investors plenty to look forward to with this new entry on the NASDAQ. Vet Hospitals Are Poised For Growth As Pet Owners Take Greater Interest In Pet Health And Wellbeing Unlike other pandemic-era booms that went bust soon after quarantines lifted, the pet boom began decades before COVID and shows every sign of being here to stay. Today, 62% of Americans own at least one pet (about half of those pet owners have two or more). As pet ownership increases, so does the amount owners spend on their pets. Even as inflation strains household budgets, nearly half of pet owners say they haven’t made cuts to their monthly spending on their pets. Inspire Is A Vet Hospital Consolidator With A Flexible, Long-Term Approach To Acquisitions Inspire’s approach to consolidation is unique. Rather than an exit-driven strategy, the vet hospital owner structures acquisitions with the goal of owning that hospital for the long term and helping it improve its operations, costs and revenue along the way. Adding a personal touch, the company’s CEO personally visits each potential acquisition to interact with the staff and address any concerns. Additionally, Inspire allows each hospital to maintain its unique practice methods and identity, thereby appealing to sellers who are wary of the centralized models of larger competitors. This differentiates the vet hospital owner from most players in the game. “The overwhelming majority of organizations that buy and open veterinary clinics in the United States are owned by private equity investors and managers,” said Inspire President and CEO in a recent blog post. “Funds are put in, a company is grown, and down the line those investors sell the company to new investors, take profit as a result and then look for another company or industry in which to invest.” In most cases, Carr says that process is happening in the span of about two to five years. Not only is that not enough time to understand the business, it also incentivizes those investors to focus on short-term growth strategies that may or may not make sense for the long-term potential of that hospital. Instead, Inspire looks for hospitals and clinics that it can own for the long haul, not just opportunities to flip in two or three years for a quick profit. Then, it works closely with each one of those acquisitions to help it achieve sustainable long-term growth—an investment of time, talent, and resources that benefits everyone involved. For shareholders, that approach has the potential to generate more sustainable long-term growth as the hospitals already under the Inspire umbrella continue to grow their revenue while later acquisitions help Inspire expand that revenue base. It also puts Inspire in a unique position to create additional revenue opportunities by expanding existing hospitals, adding on new services, and building a network for case referrals by connecting nearby hospitals and clinics in Inspire’s expanding network. For the stakeholders in the hospitals themselves, that acquisition approach alleviates the stress of dealing with new owners who have no intention of sticking around for more than a couple of years and may have little interest in the long-term health of the business. It also gives them access to training and consultation from an experienced team of medical and operational coaches with a deep well of vetted experience. This approach can help improve margins as Inspire consolidates purchasing relationships and provides on-the-ground consulting and training to improve overall operations and identify the best growth strategy for each location. In its current phase of growth, Inspire is focused on buying existing businesses that are already profitable. As soon as the deal is closed, a growth strategy tailored to that location is implemented. To date, it successfully applied this approach to 13 locations across nine states for a combined annual revenue run-rate estimated at approximately $19 million for 2023. With multiple acquisition agreements in progress that would add significant future revenue, Inspire expects to see an improvement to its bottom-line performance as well. Looking ahead, the company plans to acquire 10 locations per year over the next several years using a tried and tested assessment process and a team with functional expertise. This approach is intended to help the company to efficiently scale its acquisition strategy without sacrificing the flexibility needed to bring in locations across any state or demographic market while providing the tailored support each location needs to grow. As with the past couple of years, Inspire will continue to focus on general practice veterinary hospitals that already have a track record of profitability while diversifying into new clinic types in the years to come. As each new acquisition allows the company to further scale and bring more of its operations in-house, it plans to expand into emergency care clinics and earlier-stage practices as well. Acknowledging the vast market opportunity, Inspire Veterinary Partners notes that less than 30% of the over 28,000 veterinary hospitals in the U.S. have been consolidated, signaling a large upside potential for further acquisitions. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

September 26, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Seizing The Future Of Crypto: Why Swopblock Could Be Your Ground-Level Opportunity

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By James Wells, Benzinga Learn more about and invest in Swopblock via Wefunder The largest asset managers on Earth seem to be competing to secure approvals for Spot Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock leading the pack with a 575-1 approval rate. This marks a significant milestone for investors, as traditional finance is increasingly adopting cryptocurrency and considering tokenization across various sectors. Recent wins for Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF and Ripple's SEC case have elevated confidence in the crypto market among traditional financial institutions, while retail investors remain cautious. This divergence between institutional and retail interest has created market inefficiencies, lowering the actual risk and opening doors for significant wealth creation, especially for those who can identify these gaps. However, for the average investor, simply investing in Bitcoin for modest returns is not enough due to its already massive market cap. The real opportunities lie in finding undervalued projects, particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, which has gained traction following the 2022 FTX collapse and subsequent insolvencies. Enter Swopblock, a new entrant aiming to revolutionize the crypto subsector by becoming the world's first fully decentralized cross-chain exchange platform. This article will explore why Swopblock is not just another crypto project but a potentially high-reward investment with enormous market potential. Unveiling The Competitive Edge Of Swopblock Swopblock stands out as an innovator in the crowded DeFi landscape, offering fully decentralized, cross-chain trading features. Unlike other decentralized exchanges that still incorporate centralized elements, Swopblock offers total decentralization, reporting that they provide a level of security unseen in the cryptocurrency space. Had investors used Swopblock, losses from the FTX collapse, Celsius, or 3AC would have been avoided. The platform's unique approach to liquidity involves distributing it across user wallets, enabling you to contribute your own liquidity for trading. Adding to its allure is the limited supply of its native asset, SWOBL. With a cap of 52.8 million assets, over 18 million have already been allocated to early investors. How Swopblock Stands Out While platforms like Polygon and PancakeSwap offer decentralized features, they still carry risks – particularly in their liquidity pools. Swopblock distinguishes itself from competitors like THORChain and Polygon by providing complete decentralization while also providing cross-chain functionality. Fueled by its native SWOBL token, Swopblock allows users to bring their own liquidity to their trades, maintaining full control within their own wallets. This not only resolves the self-custody issues often found in centralized finance but also eliminates the 'honeypot' vulnerabilities typical of traditional DEXs. Understanding The Critical Role Of Scarcity In cryptocurrency trading, scarcity often boosts value. Swopblock's limited SWOBL asset supply creates urgency and growth potential for investors. Serving as the sole liquidity source, SWOBL as linked to various blockchains like Ethereum and Bitcoin, tying its demand to trading volume. As Swopblock gains traction, the demand for SWOBL is likely to rise, offering traders, investors and asset holders – including Swopblock itself – an opportunity for substantial gains. This is a golden opportunity to invest in a project that offers not just scarcity but also value accrual and genuine innovation in the DeFi sector. The DEX Market Opportunity With institutional investors flooding into the market and retail following thereafter – the demand for self-custodial and secure means of exchange will be astronomical. Decentralized exchanges are not a fad; they are the future. The evolution of mainstream cryptocurrency adoption generally starts with centralized exchanges (CEXs) and gradually moves towards DEXs. A recent Binance report highlights this shift, showing that the DEX-to-CEX spot trade volume ratio has surged from 0.23% to 16.9% in just over three years. As investors recognize CEX risks and the profitability of altcoins on DEXs, the shift towards DEXs is expected to continue. Swopblock, with its unique 'Consensus Mechanism and Liquidity Stream' technology, offers a 100% decentralized means of exchange, setting it apart in the growing DEX landscape. Swopblock: The Future Of Cryptocurrency Trading? If you're an investor who wants to get ahead and take advantage of the current uncertainty in the crypto market — especially as big financial institutions take greater interest — Swopblock could be an excellent opportunity for you. With its advanced technology and limited $SWOBL supply, Swopblock may be poised for potential gains in the next bull market. Investing via Wefunder would allow you to join this transformative venture. However, while Swopblock has its merits, it's important to note that crypto investments are risky due to their volatile and speculative nature. Always diversify and do your research before investing. Learn more about and invest in Swopblock via Wefunder This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

September 26, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Wallabing Is Giving Renters And Owners An Alternative To High Fees Plaguing The Peer-To-Peer RV Rental Market

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By Rachael Green, Benzinga Click here to learn more about Wallabing and invest in its raise Younger travelers, in general, look for adventure and new experiences, with RV travel ranking high as a lower-cost means of exploring the country, especially with a family in tow. In a survey by RVshare, 75% of millennials and 58% of Gen Z said they were planning to take a road trip or vacation in an RV within the next year. For many, the reason they’re opting for RV travel is a greater preference for nature and wildlife as well as an interest in spending quality time with friends and family. Peer-to-peer rental platforms like Wallabing make getting that experience and quality time that today’s travelers value easier and more affordable. As the new RV rental platform raises capital on WeFunder and works toward profitability, take a look at why RV rental platforms are taking off and what makes Wallabing different from similar platforms in the space. Younger Experience-Focused Travelers Are Driving A Renewed Interest In RV Travel As millennials start entering their 30s and 40s, the notorious industry-killing generation isn’t killing travel – but they are drastically changing it. According to a Morning Consult report, millennials travel more than any other age group, even edging out the wealthier and often retired Baby Boomers. Despite being saddled by debt and weathering three economic downturns, millennials are not only still willing to spend on travel but see it as an important piece of their identity and what makes life worth living. As a result, that spend tends to be a lot more intentional, and they’re much more likely to spend on experiences rather than luxury goods. That high priority younger travelers place on travel balanced by the need to be cost-conscious and careful about how they spend their travel budget makes RV rentals one of the best ways to check all the boxes. Spontaneous new adventures suddenly become more attainable when you can just book an RV when you need it and give it back to the owner when you’re done. For owners, the platform can not only help make up the cost of ownership but also turn their RV into a passive revenue stream when they’re not traveling themselves. Since most owners only use their RV for about 20 days per year on average, that’s a lot of downtime that can be turned into extra cash. RV Rental Platforms Like Wallabing Bridge The Gap Between RV Owners And Renters That win-win scenario for owners and renters has helped the emerging RV rental market see notable growth. “With the rapidly growing rental market for RVs, valued at $546 million in 2020, and the forecast of 44 million Americans planning to go RVing this summer, Wallabing's platform emerges as an essential solution,” said Wallabing’s lead investor, Mark Thimmig. However, the challenge that owners and renters alike face in the current RV rental landscape is high fees. “I currently rent my 2 Campers on both Rvshare and Outdoorsy,” said Wendell Olson, a Wallabing investor on WeFunder. “I see RVshare take 25% of my nightly rate and the same on back end charges. Outdoorsy takes less on nightly and much less on back end charges but it's still high.” Moreover, many of these platforms are also charging similarly high fees to renters. So renters end up paying more – and RV owners earn less. That’s what Wallabing founder and CEO Jason Carlson wanted to do differently with the launch of the new RV rental platform. On Wallabing, owners pay nothing to list and aren’t charged any fees when their RV is rented. The price they set is the price they get, making it the only platform to date that doesn’t charge a commission to owners. Instead, the platform earns revenue from a flat 10% fee charged to renters on the nightly rate only – not on any cleaning fees or other add-on services. The transparent, low-fee pricing structure saves renters up to 25% per trip on average. In the first phase of its growth, Wallabing has been focused on building up its RV inventory, which has grown 628% so far, including a 25% increase in new listings in the first half of this year. Its goal is to have over 150,000 RVs listed on the platform within the next five years. Alongside that growing inventory, Wallabing recently began a PR and marketing campaign to reach renters. That helped bring in over 30,000 new users since June and substantially grow the company’s social media following. As that increased user base and social media following starts to translate into RV bookings, the peer-to-peer RV rental platform is targeting $780,000 in gross revenue per month by the end of their fiscal year. As it works toward profitability, it is raising funds via its recent WeFunder campaign and talking with Venture Capitalists and angel investors. So far, it’s raised over $1 million in capital from an initial family and friends funding round along with over $55,000 from investors on WeFunder. Learn more about Wallabing and its raise here. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

September 26, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Verb's Market.Live Secures Coveted Spot in Tiktok Shop Fall Sale

Verb Technology Company, Inc.

MARKET.live Selected to Participate In Highly Anticipated TikTok Event Oct 5-10 Los Alamitos, Calif. and LEHI, UT – TheNewswire - September 26, 2023 -- Verb Technology Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERB) ("VERB" or the "Company"), the company behind MARKET.live, the innovative multi-vendor, multi-presenter livestream social shopping platform, announces today that it has been invited to participate in the TikTok Shop Fall Sale. Taking place from October 6th to October 10th, with warm-up days on October 4th and October 5th, this event presents MARKET.live with the opportunity to leverage its recently announced technology integration and strategic relationship with global social media platform TikTok. The new technology integration allows MARKET.live sellers to stream simultaneously on TikTok and have their TikTok customers check-out directly on and through the TikTok app, creating a far more seamless, friction-free buying experience for TikTok users that prefer not to leave the app to complete a purchase. It also allows MARKET.live sellers to expand the addressable universe of buyers to the more than 150 million US-based TikTok users. MARKET.live is set to feature an exquisite selection of products, including fall fashion, cozy essentials, harvest-inspired decor, and seasonal delights. All of this will be available at special event discounted pricing that is expected to be further enhanced with TikTok Shop Fall Sale funded coupons that subsidize a portion of the TikTok shoppers’ purchase price. Event Highlights: What to Expect Dates: October 6th - October 10th (Warm-up days on October 4th and October 5th without active coupons). Increased Visibility: This Special TikTok promoted event allows MARKET.live to enhance its visibility and connect with new shoppers. Coupons and Engagement: TikTok Shop is expected to provide fully funded coupons for both new and existing shoppers to drive purchases of MARKET.live and other sellers’ products. TikTok will provide special marketing materials, such as event landing pages, among other initiatives to drive engagement. Sellers can leverage the TikTok Creator community to create content, increase followers, and boost GMV (Gross Merchandise Value). “MARKET.live’s participation in this special TikTok event signifies another major step forward in delivering innovative and immersive shopping experiences,” states Rory J. Cutaia, CEO of Verb. "We value our relationship with TikTok and view our participation in the TikTok Shop Fall Sale as an opportunity to connect with new audiences and share our unique vision for the future of shopping and innovative e-commerce." For more updates and exclusive content, follow MARKET.live on TikTok at MARKET.live Official TikTok Page. About VERB Verb Technology Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: VERB), is a market leader in interactive video-based sales applications. The Company’s MARKET.live platform is a multi-vendor, multi-presenter, livestream social shopping destination at the forefront of the convergence of ecommerce and entertainment, where hundreds of retailers, brands, creators and influencers can monetize their base of fans and followers across social media channels. The Company is headquartered in Lehi, Utah, and operates creator studios in Los Alamitos, California and Philadelphia, PA. Follow VERB AND MARKET.LIVE here: VERB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/market.liveofficial VERB on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@market.live_official VERB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/market.liveofficial/ VERB on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verb-tech/ VERB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@market.liveofficial FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain words such as "anticipate," "expect," "project," "plan," or words or phrases with similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of our assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Investors are referred to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, for additional information regarding the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law. Investor Relations: investors@verb.tech Media Contact: info@verb.tech

September 26, 2023 09:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time

West L.A. Medspa Harmony Aesthetics Center Unveils Updated Service Pillars with Goal of Emphasizing Approach to Holistic Wellness

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Los Angeles, California, September 26, 2023 ( 500NewsWire ) – Harmony Aesthetics Center (HAC) has always approached wellness from the inside out. However, it recently chose to clarify its unique approaches with three defined service pillars: advanced aesthetics, rejuvenation therapies, and biohacking. With an emphasis on harmony between mind, body, and spirit, the updated platform showcases the center's dedication to providing cutting-edge services and a holistic approach to wellness. As the premier wellness clinic in West Los Angeles, HAC continues revolutionizing the industry with its latest transformation. The newly defined service pillars reinforce Harmony’s commitment to creating a harmonious balance of mind, body, and soul for its valued clients. Melanie Abeyta, Registered Nurse and Founder of Harmony Aesthetics Center, shares her vision: "Our updated approach embodies the essence of our clinic - a sanctuary where individuals can discover their inner radiance and unlock their full potential." To clarify the updated service pillars, Harmony Aesthetics Center, led by Melanie Abeyta and her seasoned team, decided to update their company website. "Our new website reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a harmonious balance of mind, body, and soul for our valued clients," said Melanie. "We wanted to provide an online space that not only showcases our comprehensive range of services but also exudes the sense of tranquility and rejuvenation our clients experience during their visit to our clinic." Driven by a passion for aesthetics and holistic well-being, Melanie Abeyta envisioned Harmony Aesthetics Center as a sanctuary where individuals can discover their inner radiance and unlock their full potential. With Dr. Stacey Naito and a team of expert nurses and estheticians, HAC offers a wide array of services that embody the three pillars of holistic wellness: advanced aesthetic treatments, rejuvenation therapies, and cutting-edge biohacking solutions. With a focus on user experience, the updated website incorporates user-friendly navigation and interactive elements, ensuring visitors can easily find the information they need to make informed decisions about their wellness journey. The site's responsiveness enables seamless access across various devices, further enhancing the convenience for clients on the go. The momentum generated by this rebranding effort is palpable, both within the walls of Harmony Aesthetics Center and in the wider West Los Angeles community. Current and prospective clients have expressed enthusiasm for the more structured and comprehensive approach to wellness, echoing the sentiment that a multi-faceted approach to health is not only preferred but essential in today's complex world. Client testimonials have frequently highlighted the profound impact of HAC's integrated methods. Many have mentioned experiencing not just a physical transformation but a psychological one, too. This holistic transformation is the core of what Melanie Abeyta and her team aim to achieve. It's not just about looking good but truly feeling good, in alignment and harmony with oneself. Moreover, HAC’s commitment to education stands out. The team believes that an informed client is an empowered one. Beyond its updated digital presence, the center plans to host monthly wellness seminars led by experts from each service pillar. These seminars aim to provide deeper insights into the latest treatments and techniques, helping clients make decisions that best serve their personal wellness goals. Essentially, Harmony Aesthetics Center's rebranding is more than a mere facelift. It's a testament to their unwavering dedication to holistic wellness, innovation, and the belief that everyone deserves to unlock their full potential. Learn more about Harmony Aesthetics Center here. About Harmony Aesthetics Center: Harmony Aesthetics Center, based in West Los Angeles, is a premier med spa founded by Registered Nurse Melanie Abeyta. Driven by a passion for aesthetics and holistic well-being, Melanie envisioned a sanctuary where individuals could discover their inner radiance and unlock their full potential. Together with Dr. Stacey Naito, she has assembled a team of expert nurses and estheticians dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services that embody the three pillars of holistic wellness: advanced aesthetic treatments, rejuvenation therapies, and cutting-edge biohacking solutions. Harmony Aesthetics Center remains committed to empowering individuals to embrace well-being, harmony, and fulfillment. Contact Details Nadya Rousseau +1 310-853-3798

September 26, 2023 06:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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