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Revenue Management Solutions Answers the Question: How Much Price Is Too Much?

Revenue Management Solutions

For restaurant operators facing record-high inflation this year, the question of pricing is a tricky one. Fortunately, new research by Revenue Management Solutions reveals how operators can find the sweet spot for pricing that works for both businesses and diners. In the face of inflationary costs, raising prices is the first line of defense for restaurant operators. These businesses face severe bottom-line pressure due to lingering COVID concerns, food costs, supply chain troubles and dire labor shortages. In response, quick service restaurant (QSR) prices have been steadily increasing, hitting a record 16.3% in August 2022. Consumers have taken the hit to date, but with wallet pressures looming, how much can QSR customers bear before breaking? That’s the question Revenue Management Solutions set out to answer on behalf of its clients —some of the world’s largest QSR brands. After analyzing in-store price increases by percentages year over year (Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2021) for 25,000 QSR locations in the US across numerous brands, RMS found that, yes, consumers have a breaking point. “When price increases were between 10%-13%, traffic started to severely decline, negating some or all of the net sales benefits,“ stated Revenue Management Solutions Director of Consulting Services Scott Foxworth. Chart 1 indicates the significant drops in traffic as prices hit the ceiling. When looking at average price increases across observed locations, RMS found that most locations were beneath the threshold, with increases between 9% and 10%. “Though the average price increases among observed brands fell below the threshold, the future is still uncertain,” said RMS Chief Operating Officer Mark Kuperman. “Some brands have an opportunity to increase margins with additional price increases, while others may have already hit the breaking point – even at a lower percentage increase.” To determine a brand’s unique price increase ceiling, Kuperman recommends a careful analysis, by location, of the following pricing levers: Customer type Location Price by Item Magnitude and timing of recent pricing rounds In a recent consumer survey, RMS found that the percentage of consumers trading down – ordering less expensive items or choosing less expensive restaurants – is rising. So too is trading out – of consumers that reported managing costs, 45% are ordering less often from restaurants. “Consumers are beginning to perceive restaurant prices as higher, and about 1 in 3 believe they are getting less value from restaurants,” said Kuperman. “Brands will win if they can add to the value equation with great service, abundant value options and creativity.” To download free sales, traffic and pricing trends from Revenue Management Solutions, go to revenuemanage.com/resources. About Revenue Management Solutions Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) is more than ever committed to supporting restaurants through these ever-changing times. Today, more than 50 major brands in 40-plus countries trust RMS. Its data-driven analytics and tech-enabled solutions optimize sales, menus and a brand’s financial health. RMS provides actionable insights to more than 100,000 restaurant locations worldwide to help them make informed business decisions that drive profitability and combat inflation and rising wages. The company holds five US patents on menu pricing and customer segmentation and supports ongoing academic research efforts. For more information on how RMS helps its clients, visit revenuemanage.com. Contact Details Tracy Henderson +1 720-989-3530 tracy@centerreachcommunication.com Company Website https://www.revenuemanage.com

October 04, 2022 08:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

What Is Covered By Homeowners Insurance?

Benzinga

Homeowners insurance is one of the most powerful ways to protect your property and personal possessions in the event of damage, natural disaster, theft or personal liability. You’ll almost always need to acquire homeowners insurance if you’re applying for a mortgage, and it’s generally considered a wise move. Your home is probably your most valuable asset, and it’s not a good idea to leave it unprotected. Take a look at what’s covered by homeowners insurance and why it can be a smart investment. What is a Homeowners Insurance Policy? Homeowners insurance is a type of protection that covers damage to a property, theft or loss of possessions within the home and personal liability for injuries to others. Sometimes, it can cover alternative housing expenses as you wait for your house to be rebuilt. Homeowners insurance policies can vary widely, but they generally all cover the same basics. For additional insurance, you may want to opt for a more wide-ranging policy or one that covers your specific needs. Understanding Homeowners Insurance Coverage Let’s take a deeper look into homeowners insurance coverage and what you need to know. Damage to the Interior or Exterior of Your Home In the case your home is damaged from a disaster like fire, hurricanes, lightning or vandalism, your homeowners insurance will provide funds to repair or completely rebuild your home. Coverage often also extends to the contents within your home, such as furniture, appliances and other valuables. As long as it's covered by an insured disaster, you should be able to receive its full market value. In most cases, destruction from floods, earthquakes or poor home maintenance is not covered by general policies, and you’ll need to pay extra for these protections. Fine art, expensive clothing and jewelry may not be covered by all homeowners insurance policies or limited in the coverage of these items. So it’s important to itemize your valuables if you’d like them to be protected. You typically have the option to insure these items as a floater to your existing homeowners policy, or you may wish to insure them separately through a specialty jewelry insurance company. Personal Liability for Damage or Injuries Personal liabilities protect you from lawsuits arising from harm, injuries and other damages caused by you, your home or someone in your household. Say your dog bites someone and they sue you for their medical bills, or your child heads to a friend’s house and ends up breaking a valuable piece of decor — these are just some of the scenarios where homeowners insurance can protect you. The amount of coverage you receive for personal liability will depend on your specific policy and how much coverage you’ve paid for. Hotel or House Rental While Your Home is Being Rebuilt or Repaired In case of a disaster that causes major damage, you may need to find additional housing until your home is repaired or rebuilt. If you ever find yourself in this situation, you’ll be grateful for homeowners insurance as it can reimburse you for rent, hotels and meals. The policy will specify daily limits on how much you can spend, but you may be able to increase this amount if you pay more for your policy. Types of Homeowners Coverage Home insurance coverage is unique to your situation. The type of coverage you receive and the payout in the event of a disaster will depend on how much you are willing to pay for a policy. At a glance, here are the three most common types of coverage. Actual Cash Value An actual cash value policy will cover the entire cost of your home in the event of a disaster plus the value of your belongings. Depreciation is typically accounted for. Replacement Cost A replacement cost policy works like an actual cash value policy; however, the main difference is that with this policy, depreciation is not deducted. This means you’ll be able to repair or rebuild your property up to its original value. Guaranteed or Extended Replacement Cost/Value This policy tends to be the most generous, as it covers the complete restoration of your home even if costs go over your initial policy limit. With an extended replacement, you may be able to access up to 25% more than the coverage you purchased. This feature can help offset the costs of rebuilding your home, especially at current prices taking inflation into account. What Isn't Covered by Homeowners Insurance? Most homeowners insurance policies will not cover jewelry, artwork and other collectibles. Identity theft protection, damage caused by an earthquake or a flood, damage caused by pests or mold and maintenance repairs are also not typically covered. If you live in an area that is prone to flooding or earthquakes, you will need to pay more to receive coverage in these areas. Even in scenarios where your homeowners insurance policy covers valuables in your home like art or jewelry, it will generally not cover the full amount unless you make special arrangements for coverage and pay more for your policy. Recommended Additional Insurance Coverage Considering that not all your property and valuables are covered by homeowners insurance, you may want to opt for additional protections. In case of a disaster, break-ins or misplacing items, you’ll want the peace of mind of knowing that their value won’t be lost forever. Take a look at some noteworthy options for additional insurance coverage. Additional Living Expenses Coverage Homeowners insurance does cover basic living costs when you’re displaced from your home. However, most policies tend to have strict limits on daily spending. Additional Living Expenses (ALE) coverage goes a step further than traditional homeowners insurance to make sure you’ll have enough for housing, food, storage and other costs that arise from having to find temporary living arrangements. Specialty or Investment Jewelry Coverage Homeowners insurance policies won’t always cover your high-priced jewelry, and even when a policy does, it’s rare that you’ll receive the full value in reimbursement. When homeowner's insurance is not enough to cover your investment jewelry, you may want to opt for a policy that offers full protection, such as one through BriteCo. BriteCo offers affordable yet comprehensive insurance policies that protect your prized jewelry with up to 125% replacement value. Opt for specialty coverage that includes loss, theft, damage and mysterious disappearance, with no deductibles. Learn more at BriteCo. Liability Coverage A single lawsuit can inflict considerable damage on your finances. Liability coverage protects you in case someone is hurt on your property or if you or someone living in your home accidentally hurts another person or damages their belongings. Scenarios like these can give way to lawsuits, which in worst-case scenarios can cause considerable financial damage. Although most homeowners insurance policies offer some protections against personal liability, it’s rare to find full coverage. If you have kids or don’t want to be responsible in case someone is injured in your home, purchasing additional liability coverage can offer peace of mind. Don’t Cut Corners with Your Insurance Coverage Homeowners insurance offers considerable coverage for safeguarding your most important assets. This includes your home but can also extend to the valuables within your home, living expenses if you are displaced and personal liability. Almost all mortgage providers will require homeowners insurance. But the exact policy you receive will ultimately be up to you. You may want a general policy or more extensive coverage. In many cases, it can also be wise to get additional coverage for your most prized possessions, such as art or jewelry. When it comes to insurance, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

September 29, 2022 07:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Sports Media Veteran Mike Stricoff Joins Playmaker as Senior Advisor

Playmaker

Playmaker, a leading social media sports and entertainment content platform, today announced that Mike Stricoff, a sports media veteran and digital content producer, will be joining the company in a senior advisory role. Stricoff will contribute to the continued expansion of Playmaker’s short-form content offerings on social media platforms such as Snap Discover, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Stricoff brings more than a decade of expertise within sports media along with him to Playmaker. Most recently, he spent more than five years at Snap Inc., playing a vital role in all sports content partnerships and programming. Earlier in his career, Stricoff worked as a producer at both Fox Sports and MLB Network. “Mike has an unbelievable knowledge base and network built up from his many years leading sports content at Snap,” said Playmaker CEO Brandon Harris. “He’s going to be able to offer a new, higher level perspective on our content strategy and open doors for us to create massive new partnerships.” Given his prior experience, Stricoff’s primary goal with Playmaker will be around its ongoing partnership with Snap. Currently, Playmaker has more than 30 shows on Snap Discover, garnering roughly 50 million views per month. Stricoff will play a crucial role in fostering critical relationships for expansion, as well as content development, strategy and evaluation. “During my time at Snap, I watched Playmaker grow from having a few compelling sports shows on Discover to being a real force for creating excellent mobile-first content across verticals,” said Mike Stricoff. “They have a talented team that understands young audiences and deploys innovative storytelling techniques in order to reach them. I am excited to help fuel their already impressive growth trajectory in any way that I can.” Stricoff is the 30th addition to Playmaker’s team in 2022, joining leaders from brands such as TMZ, Captiv8, Overtime, Genius and more. About Playmaker Playmaker is a new-age media, talent and merchandise company, owning 40 million followers across social media, 50+ athletes under management and more than 20 shows on Snap Discover. Verticals include sports, betting, entertainment, basketball and esports. Contact Details Alex Shapiro +1 732-770-9395 ashapiro@hotpaperlantern.com

September 29, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

OPPO Unveils the Three Most Inspirational Games of the UEFA Champions League as Voted for by Fans

OPPO

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 29 September 2022 - OPPO today unveiled the top three most Inspirational Games of the UEFA Champions League as voted for by fans. The three most Inspirational Games as chosen by fans worldwide were Barcelona 6-1 Paris Saint-Germain (2016-17 Round of 16, Second Leg), AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool (2004-05, Final), and Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid (2021-22 Semifinal, First Leg). Originally kicking-off on September 5, the Inspirational Games campaign aims to discover and relive the matches that have inspired the biggest emotions in UEFA Champions League history. Fans from EMEA, America and Asia voted for their most Inspirational Game during the three-week voting period from a shortlist of 50 games. In line with OPPO’s own brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, the Inspirational Games campaign is the latest in a long line of sports-based campaigns from OPPO. OPPO’s first foray into the world of sports began with its partnership with FC Barcelona in 2015, and has since gone on to include partnerships between OPPO Italy and AC Milan, as well as long-standing collaborations between OPPO and the Wimbledon Championships and Roland Garros. Earlier this year, OPPO announced a new partnership with UEFA as part of its commitment to expanding its connections with OPPO users and sports fans worldwide. Under the partnership, OPPO will work closely with UEFA to spotlight inspirational moments of the competition on and off the pitch, helping fans experience and share these moments during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. To mark the start of the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League season, OPPO launched the Inspirational Games campaign, calling on football fans from around the world to vote for the most inspiring games in the tournament’s 67-year history. From a list of 50 nominees, the following three games were voted as the most inspirational UEFA Champions League games: 2016-17 Season Round of 16, Second Leg: Barcelona 6-1 Paris Saint-Germain Barcelona overcame a 4-0 deficit in the second leg to win a historic 6–1 comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. 2004-05 Season Final: AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool Liverpool scored 3 goals in six minutes to level the score at 3-3 in the second half before going on to defeat AC Milan 3-2 on penalties. 2021-22 Season Semifinals, First Leg: Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid Two of the world’s top teams scored 7 incredible goals in a thrilling game that saw Manchester City clinch victory in an extremely tight match. As a UEFA Champions League partner, OPPO hopes that the collaboration between the two sides will further deepen OPPO’s connection and engagement with global audiences and bring more passion and emotion to sports across the world through OPPO’s world-leading devices and technologies. UEFA Champions League fans will be able to experience the excitement of the competition through OPPO products including the Find X and Reno mobile series with OPPO’s cutting-edge MariSilicon X imaging NPU, and a range of new and upcoming OPPO IoT products such as OPPO headphones and OPPO smartwatch. The Inspirational Games campaign will continue to unite and ignite the passion for the UEFA Champions League with a search for ‘star witnesses’ to share their memories of the three most Inspirational Games. Fans will be invited to recount their experiences of the games and share their inspiration with global football fans. The search for the ‘star witnesses’ begins today. To join OPPO and the UEFA Champions League in celebrating the most Inspirational Games, please click here for more information. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

September 29, 2022 03:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ready for Ron Pushes Federal Election Commission on Sharing “Draft” Petition Signers

Ready for Ron

Ready for Ron, the only credible organization working to draft Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run for President, stepped up its fight with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) today. At issue is whether Americans have free speech rights to “draft” candidates, with the FEC attempting to prevent Ready for Ron from sharing the names of those who want to draft him with Governor DeSantis. Ready for Ron filed a second round of public comments with the FEC challenging the Democrat Commissioners’ arguments at a recent public hearing related to Ready For Ron’s request to share its Draft petition and signers with DeSantis. Prominent Republican campaign finance attorney Dan Backer recently argued at a public hearing in favor of Ready for Ron’s request to share the list of supporters with DeSantis both before, and during, a potential candidacy – as an act of Constitutionally protected political speech. In the filing today, he and Chief Legal Counsel Lilian Rodriguez-Baz offer a nearly 25-page argument citing binding D.C. Circuit Court precedent and legislative history of rejecting the exact proposal. “The FEC would stop Ready For Ron from sharing a petition – the quintessential form of free speech – unless we also charged for it.” Dan Backer added. “Act Blue does the same thing we propose – sharing support names and contact information on a vastly larger scale – millions of individuals – while funneling well over a billion dollars a cycle”. “The FEC is fine with Act Blue doing this to support Biden, as long as money is involved, but when the speech is actually free or is bad for Biden, suddenly it must be suppressed’” Backer continued. The filing concludes arguments with the following: “…This Commission, undeterred by a lack of any constitutional, statutory, or regulatory grant of power to regulate draft committees at all, has asked RFR for precedent justifying an action the Commission itself lacks precedent for prohibiting. The Committee has now afforded the Commission the benefit of precisely that binding D.C. Circuit precedent, the consistent rejection by Congress of the Commission’s repeated requests and proposals for such power, and the Commission’s own advisory opinions permitting precisely this activity. The Commission cannot ignore the reality it has approved tens of millions of political transactions accounting for billions of dollars in federal political activity – potentially as much as a third of all federal political contributions – in which contact information is conveyed from a contributor, through a conduit, to a candidate. It would grossly pervert the protection of the core constitutional rights of free expression and political association for this Commission to hold RFR could provide its signed petition to Governor DeSantis only if it forced signatories to make a monetary contribution to a draft fund to be transmitted to him for the privilege of signing…” “FEC Democrats are happy to do all they can to prevent Ron DeSantis from beating the pants off Joe Biden in 2024. Their latest shameful effort to limit free speech once again puts them on the wrong side of the Constitution,” Backer noted. “More than a thousand people a day are signing this petition to let Ron DeSantis know they support him and want him to pursue a White House run. If the FEC persists in suppressing free speech, we are confident the Courts will once again put our rights ahead of their bureaucracy.” The FEC previously rejected two draft advisory opinions, both of which would have prevented sharing the Ready for Ron petition signers with DeSantis while a candidate or “testing the waters,” but differed on whether it could be done while he was a private citizen. Democrat commissioners went so far as to suggest that even being asked to consider running for office could constitute “testing the waters” – a vast, unprecedented attempt to expand the FEC’s regulatory power over speech and ideas. “I want the commission to tell me what exactly is ‘testing the waters,’ because my rights are not subject to an amorphous standard,” Dan Backer told Politico as he left the FEC meeting. “Ready for Ron will be aggressive and will pursue litigation should the commission try to throw up barriers.” Commission Chair Allen Dickerson appeared taken with Ready for Ron's arguments, and the matter now goes back for a third draft attempt by the FEC. A new draft advisory opinion is expected in the coming days to form policy around a “testing the waters” standard. “We are disappointed some on the FEC are once again standing in the way of political speech and freedom of association. Millions of Americans want Ron DeSantis to run. Signing their names to Ready for Ron’s draft petition is the ultimate act of political free speech and association, and there is simply no basis to say they cannot give those names to the Governor if – and when – he heeds their call and runs. We’ve notified the Commission of our intent to file additional Public Comment on their next draft – addressing the silly arguments raised by some Democratic Commissioners – and if Litigation is where we end up over their partisan recalcitrance, we are confident we will prevail,” Backer continued. Ready for Ron pursued the novel step of submitting a formal Advisory Opinion Request to the FEC seeking to share its supporter list with Governor DeSantis to encourage him to run, and – if successful – once he announces his candidacy. Since its launch in late May, Ready for Ron enlisted tens of thousands of supporters, generated significant media attention, and run hundreds of ads to help convince Ron DeSantis to run for President. Ready for Ron has emerged as the only credible and significant independent organization in support of Ron DeSantis. Americans are encouraged to sign the petition at http://www.readyforron.com to draft Ron DeSantis to run in 2024. ### For more information or to schedule an interview with ‘Ready for Ron’ legal counsel, Dan Backer or Lilian Rodríguez-Baz, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or dan@readyforron.com. Contact Details Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 dan@readyforron.com Company Website https://www.readyforron.com/

September 27, 2022 04:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Asure Software (NASDAQ: ASUR) is Expanding to Meet the Rising Demand for Human Capital Management Software

Benzinga

Click HERE to Learn More About Asure Software The Covid-19 pandemic may have slowed some industries, but the need for human capital management has never been higher. According to Fortune Business Insights, the size of the global HCM market is projected at $25.53 billion in 2022. It’s grown at an annual rate of 8.1% since 2019 and has a CAGR of 9.1% through 2029 when it's estimated at $46.85 billion. Asure Software (NASDAQ: ASUR) is positioning itself to ride that wave. On August 31 st, they announced an expansion of their 401(k) direct integration network. They now connect to over eighty providers in that space, creating new opportunities for SMBs that have encountered time and expense barriers on traditional employer-sponsored retirement plans. The new integrations give employers additional opportunities to sync the Asure payroll system to a 401(k) provider. This allows them to better streamline enrollment, eliminate the errors that come from dual entries, and stay compliant with state and federal regulations. It also provides additional data points for analysis in the human capital management process. What’s Driving Growth in the HCM Space? Human capital management has been described as the “not-identical twin” to human resource management. In HCM, employees are viewed as capital assets, the same as cash or inventory. Managing those assets requires recruiting, hiring, training, setting goals, and compensation. Each of those activities is tracked as a data point to measure profitability. Part of the fallout from the pandemic, which is being felt in every sector, is the ability to find qualified workers to fill open positions. Distributed and remote workforces have become the norm. Employee turnover is higher than normal. Applicants are looking for more than just a decent salary. Compensation means better benefits, not just take-home pay. HCM employs SaaS systems, like Asure, that track the effects of specific benefit packages on employee retention, production, and recruiting. By analyzing and acting on these data points, a company can cut costs and increase profitability. This is particularly important in businesses that are still feeling the effects of supply chain disruptions and mandated Covid lockdowns. Another driver in HCM growth is inflation. Rising prices are compressing profit margins and causing small business owners to pay closer attention to their bottom line. Human capital management is a more scientific approach to workforce management than the traditional role of human resources. HR still exists. HCM enhances it. That’s why it’s in demand. Industry Trends to Keep an Eye On Remote and hybrid workforces have been dictating the direction of HCM development for several years. Businesses that once had onsite HR departments have been forced to streamline their operations or even outsource human resources. This has exposed a need for robotic process automation (RPA) to handle manual and repetitive tasks. Cloud-based human resources software is also on the rise. It provides more bandwidth for handling the documentation required for recruitment, training, benefits, and wages. Server-based software doesn’t offer the same level of security that many cloud providers do. That and the convenience of online access from anywhere make the cloud the place to be in HCM. Combining cloud-based software with AI capabilities allows firms with distributed workforces to manage employees with smaller teams working remotely. Businesses and employees experienced the benefits of working from home firsthand during 2020. Many have chosen to stay in that mode. Some firms never reopened their physical locations after the pandemic. The Addressable Market for HCM Software Cowen and Company, an investment banking service in New York, recently surveyed 1000 human resources professionals to determine the addressable market for cloud-based/SaaS payroll software, a key element in human capital management. The results suggest that 40% of existing organizations are candidates for conversion to a new product. That 40% is roughly 510,000 businesses. Cowen attributes the high number to the current fragmentation of the payroll provider market. Many companies are using general-purpose software, on-premises (server-based) software, or local payroll providers they've found by referral. The need for full HCM systems is also driving the need for transition. Addressable market size is one of the key metrics in assessing the sustainability of a company. Another is the quality of the product offering. Does the technology meet the needs of modern business? Asure's cloud-based HCM software seems to check all the right boxes. Their recent 401(k) provider expansion shows they have confidence in their path going forward. Momentum Indicator for Asure Just Turned Positive Trading signals aren't the best way to evaluate a company's potential investment value, but in this volatile market, the slightest indicators could be a sign of a turnaround. Asure Software, like most tech companies this year, is showing a significant loss if you look at the YTD numbers. A shorter-term perspective shows something else entirely. ASUR is up 3% this week and the trading platform Tickeron is reporting that their momentum indicator just turned positive. In layman’s terms, that means the stock price may soon be going up again. They’ve had several peaks in September already and Q4 looks promising. Tickeron predicts the odds of an uptrend at 77% right now. Volatility, inflation, and multiple interest rate hikes by the Fed this year have made it difficult to determine which companies will be profitable in 2023. With its addressable market, advanced technology, and positioning in a growing HCM market, Asure is one company to watch in the next few months. Click HERE to learn more about Asure Software! Disclaimer: Spotlight Growth is compensated, either directly or via a third party, to provide investor relations services for its clients. Spotlight Growth creates exposure for companies through a customized marketing strategy, including design of promotional material, the drafting and editing of press releases and media placement. All information on featured companies is provided by the companies profiled, or is available from public sources. Spotlight Growth and its employees are not a Registered Investment Advisor, Broker Dealer or a member of any association for other research providers in any jurisdiction whatsoever and we are not qualified to give financial advice. 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For more information on our disclosures, please visit: https://spotlightgrowth.com/disclosures/ The article ' Asure Software (NASDAQ: ASUR) is Expanding to Meet the Rising Demand for Human Capital Management Software ' first appeared on Spotlight Growth This post contains sponsored advertising 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 27, 2022 03:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time

GEMS contracted with NetEase Games for Naraka:BladePoint SEA Open

GEMS Technology Limited

GEMS, the Esports 3.0 Platform, is pleased to announce that it contracted with NetEase Esports for Naraka:BladePoint SEA Open. Naraka:BladePoint is an action-adventure battle royale game developed by 24 Entertainment and published by NetEase Games. GEMS ESPORTS 3.0 PLATFORM used for managing end-end tournament operation for NetEase Esport andaiming to attract players with a prize pool of 15,000 USD and the privilege to be SEA representative in Naraka. NetEase Games is one of the largest Chinese internet technology companies with over 51.5 billion USD market value. It has operated over 100 games and generated a remarkable 3.5 billion USD net revenue for the 2022 first half year. NetEase Games is well-known for its brilliant game quality and has dominated the world top grossing company for a long time. In addition, 24 Entertainment is also one of the well-known chinese game developer,with 10 million copies sold worldwide within less than one year, and launched its Xbox version in June, Naraka:BladePoint has showcasing its popularity and its huge gamer base which allows GEMS to create Naraka:BladePoint is an up to 60-player PVP mythical action combat experience with martial arts inspired melee combat, gravity defying mobility, vast arsenals of melee & ranged weapons, legendary customizable heroes with epic abilities. GEMS is excited to contract with NetEase Esports and seeing the collaboration can create new sparks and opportunities for both companies. Being the 1st ESPORTS 3.0 PLATFORM to manage the Naraka SEA Open Qualifier 2022, GEMS is honored to take the lead and being an industry model and brings in more opportunities and create long term business value. GEMS provide a 1-stop shop platform for the gaming vertical where all users can perform all their digital gaming needs on our platform using the O2O services, not only bridging Web2 to Web3 through Esports and making Web3 games the next wave but also exciting, engaging and involving the gaming communities with Support-To-Win campaigns and leveraging on O2O ecosystem and boosting community gaming. In previous time, GEMS has also work with multiple high-profile event and partnership, GEMS has hosted PUBG Mobile Tournaments in three cities, attracting more than 150 teams with over 600 Esports gamers in August, being the host of the Web2 and Web3 Tournaments in Singapore Blockchain Week 2022 and over 100+ ecosystem partners from Gamefi, Esports, Metaverse & Socialfi. GEMS unique O2O ecosystem opens up unique activities and solutions for gamers to play, support, learn, connect and immerse themselves through online and offline gaming activities and has already gathered several high-net-worth Esports athletes in our ecosystem, through recently launched O2O Esports Tournaments. It has made several tailored arrangements and plans to introduce blockchain + Esports event series to boost user acquisition and connect different stakeholders and players in different industries. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is now open for online registration until 29 September 23:59(GMT+7). It provide excellent opportunities to player to win 15,000USD prize pool. It is a time for you to showcasing your talent and capture the big time of the Esports generations! For solo player registration: https://forms.gle/1gPmJV1cRvR3utTh7 For Trio player registration: https://forms.gle/FzMgJBMGur7aUQXf7 For more detail https://www.narakathegame.com/ ABOUT GEMS GEMS is the world’s first Esports 3.0 aggregator platform bridging Web 2 gamer to Web 3. Our O2O ecosystem opens up unique activities and solutions for gamers to play, support, learn, connect and immerse themselves through online and offline gaming activities. GEMS provide a 1-stop shop platform for the gaming vertical where all users can perform all their digital gaming needs on our platform using our O2O services and creating our 3 main core value, namely: 1) “Bridging Web2 to Web3 through Esports and making Web3 games the next wave; 2) Exciting, engaging and involving the gaming communities with Support-To-Win campaigns and 3) Leveraging on O2O ecosystem and boosting community gaming About NetEase Games NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan. As one of the world's largest incubators of quality online game content, NetEase Games is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative studios around the globe and growing an international presence along the way. To complement its self-developed games and world-class R&D capabilities, NetEase Games also partners with other industry leaders including Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary) and other global game developers to operate some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit neteasegames.com. For more detail, please visit GEMS Company Website: https://thegems.gg/ Contact Details GEMS Charles Chui +852 6679 7996 charles@labsgroup.io Company Website https://thegems.gg/

September 27, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Oasys Blockchain Selected for New Digital Collectible Card Game

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 27 September 2022 - Oasys, an environmentally-friendly and gaming-optimised blockchain built by gamers for gamers, today announces that it has been selected as the blockchain of choice for the development and launch of an upcoming digital collectible card game. The game is licensed by SEGA and will be developed and operated by Japanese blockchain game developer double jump.tokyo. The game is expected to be released on Oasys’ Layer2 blockchain – HOME verse. The theme of the soon-to-be released card game is based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms mythology, using the intellectual property of the SANGOKUSHI TAISEN franchise, originally published by SEGA in 2005 as a strategy arcade game that gained tremendous popularity primarily in Asia. Artwork from the SANGOKUSHI TAISEN game franchise, licensed by SEGA. Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: “Our ambition is to lead the mass adoption of blockchain games by providing players and developers alike with a safe, secure and stable environment in which they can comfortably play and create the games of the future, with all the familiar gaming brands that they have always known and are accustomed with. We will continue striving to become the premier blockchain of choice for all future blockchain games, and are excited to share more about our upcoming projects in due course.” Hironobu Ueno, Chief Executive Officer, double jump.tokyo, said: “We are honored to be a pioneering partner in building a new generation of games with SEGA on the blockchain. Our efforts with Oasys are focused solely on creating the most user-centric gaming experiences, and working with our partners to revolutionise the world of gaming. We hope to build more market-leading games with the most exciting and established gaming brands, using this innovative platform.” Oasys utilises an environmentally-friendly Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism and counts on the support of major game developers and publishers such as Square Enix, BANDAI NAMCO Research, SEGA, Ubisoft, and Netmarble as its initial validators. About Oasys Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its EVM compatible and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based eco-friendly blockchain. With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers, and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and free gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play. More information on Oasys is available at: Website: https://www.oasys.games/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oasys_games Discord: http://discord.gg/oasysgames About double jump.tokyo double jump.tokyo is the leading startup in Japan that specialises in developing blockchain games. Its international team and group of engineers bring expertise in gaming, finance, blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency. double jump.tokyo is the leader in Japan for cumulative NFT transaction volumes. About HOME verse HOME verse is an Oasys Layer2 blockchain developed and operated by double jump.tokyo, Inc. Users can play a wide range of blockchain games with high transaction speed and free gas fee. For new information please check the official HOME verse Twitter account. ( https://twitter.com/homeverse_games ) About SEGA CORPORATION SEGA CORPORATION is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes, and distributes a variety of games for consoles, PCs, and wireless devices, as well as developing and distributing arcade machines, merchandise, and various other products. Moreover, SEGA distributes a range of gaming content developed by its domestic and overseas studios worldwide via its global publishing bases.SEGA CORPORATION's website is located at https://www.sega.co.jp/ Contact Details Media Contact Vanessa Low oasys@wachsman.com Company Website https://www.oasys.games/

September 27, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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FINTECH.TV NAMES CHEDDAR JOURNALIST ALICIA NIEVES AS LEAD ANCHOR BASED AT NYSE FLOOR STUDIO

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FINTECH.TV, the leading global media technology platform for Digital and Impact Investment content, today announced that Cheddar News journalist and anchor Alicia Nieves will join FINTECH.TV as lead anchor. She will host the platform’s daily global coverage from its NYSE studio, in addition to contributing to other ongoing FINTECH.TV series, special reports and event coverage. Alicia Nieves is an Emmy award winning journalist and most recently an anchor at Cheddar News. She joined senior anchor Kristen Scholer on the Closing Bell, and anchor Hena Doba on Cheddar’s News Wrap, before anchoring her own show Opening Bell. Nieves has previously reported for WPIX-TV New York, CBS Philly, and served as a national news correspondent for the Scripps TV group, where she reported for their weekly political show The Race. Throughout her career she has covered some of the biggest stories of the decade including Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trials, the Trump administration’s treatment of migrants at the border and related protests, as well as the Philadelphia Eagles’ historic “underdog” Super Bowl winning season. Nieves is a native New Yorker, a graduate of the University of Central Florida, holds a Master of Arts from S.I. School of Public Communication at Syracuse University and is an MBA candidate at Rutgers University. Vince Molinari, Founder and CEO of FINTECH.TV said, “Alicia is an award-winning journalist with expertise in the markets and emerging innovation. We could not be more thrilled that she will joining our team as lead anchor.” “Alicia will be a key driver and a critical contributor as we continue to expand and create a truly daily global channel focused on blockchain, digital assets and sustainability. We expect to have the most comprehensive coverage of these issues in the media space worldwide,” said Troy McGuire, Co-Founder and Head of Programming & News of FINTECH.TV. “As a journalist I have built a career being where the story is or will be. Fintech is the sector likely to see the most innovation and have the greatest impact to our lives, the way social media and the internet has changed our lives over the last few decades. I am excited to lead the coverage at a network going all in on being a leader in covering fintech, while following the broader U.S. and international markets,” said Nieves. This announcement follows the launch of FINTECH.TV’s new studios on the floor of the NYSE and the Abu Dhabi Global Market, The International Financial Centre (ADGM). FINTECH.TV’s signature shows include The Digital Asset Report, The IMPACT, The Great Repricing, ETF Rundown, The Podium SPAC Leaders, and special series Price of Climate, Square One, Faces of Race and Dangerous Women Leading Onwards. FINTECH.TV is a global media platform bringing top thought leadership interviews in finance, blockchain, technology, sustainability, impact investing, SDGs and ESG. With a studio presence at leading international exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the London Stock Exchange, FINTECH.TV is distributed globally on their digital and broadcast platform. Contact Details Lauren Hurvitz lauren@fintech.tv Company Website https://fintech.tv/

September 27, 2022 08:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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