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Traveling on a Budget in 2023

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While prices for flights, hotels and rental cars are all up across the board, demand for travel isn’t slowing. A recent survey from pay over time provider, Affirm, revealed that despite record-high costs, the average person plans to take three trips this year and spend over $3,000 on travel. Furthermore, 3 in 4 of Millennial and Gen-Z respondents plan to take up to 6 trips this year, with over half planning to spend up to $5,000 on travel. Traveling on a budget can help ensure that people are spending responsibly while also providing ways to make their money go further. Affirm SVP and Financial Health Expert, Katrina Holt, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour, offering her top tips for financially-conscious travelers in 2023: Don’t forget to set a budget. The recent Affirm survey found that nearly 1 in 5 plan to travel this year without setting a budget beforehand, which can easily lead to overspending. When creating a budget, be sure to consider expenses across accommodation, meals, transportation and shopping. Use a transparent, flexible pay over time option like Affirm to spread out your costs and stick to your budget. By selecting Affirm at checkout, approved travelers can split travel costs into biweekly or monthly payments. Travelers will see the total cost of their purchase and will never pay more than they agree to upfront Affirm does not charge late or hidden fees. Watch out for gimmicks that come with travel credit cards. Early sign up bonuses might be enticing, but can easily lead to overspending as you try to hit the minimum. 0% APR credit card promotions can come with deferred interest and surprise you with balloon payments down the line. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/2ZCQtGXL7y8 Affirm is helping travelers by offering a smarter way to pay at some of the largest travel merchants in the US and Canada, including American Airlines, Expedia, Hotels.com, KAYAK, Vrbo, Priceline, and more. For more information, visit Affirm.com About Katrina Holt Katrina Holt is the SVP, Operations and Financial Health Expert at Affirm. Affirm is a new kind of payment network — one based on trust, transparency and putting people first. As a technology and financial services executive, Katrina brings more than 27 years of financial services, operations, and risk management leadership. Prior to Affirm, she was the Chief Compliance Officer at GE Capital Bank and WebBank, respectively. Earlier in her career, Katrina served as the Audit Director for GE Capital, as well as a commissioned bank examiner with the FDIC. She holds an Executive MBA from the University of Utah and a BS in Accounting from Weber State University. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

March 21, 2023 02:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Glowoasis Launches on JCPenney.com

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New York, New York (March 21, 2023) – Retail giant, JCPenney, is expanding their online beauty department. Starting in March, the retail giant will begin selling clean beauty brand, glowoasis, a vegan, probiotic skincare line on JCPENNEY.com. “We are honored to work with JCPenney this spring,” said Vera Oh, Co-Founder, glowoasis. “At glowoasis, we pride ourselves on our clean beauty standards and innovative vegan probiotic skincare collection and working with this iconic department store will enable us to bring our clean beauty standards to even more consumers.” All nine SKU’s in the glowoasis line, which includes hero products such as milkdew, a ph-balancing moisture milk toner, glowburst, an intense hydration boosting gel-like cream, award-winning cloudcleanse, a whipped foam cleanser and their newest launch, the probiotics + triple peptide refreshing eye cream will be available in store and online with prices ranging from $26 to $48. About glowoasis About glowoasis: Founded in 2020, glowoasis is a vegan probiotic skincare brand that’s clean, Cruelty-Free, non-GMO, and safe for all. We genuinely care about skin health (both yours and ours). That’s why we’ve created skincare that’s 100% vegan, natural, yet still incredibly effective. Using Liposomal technology, our vegan probiotic skincare goes deep down into the skin’s innermost layers to balance and strengthen your unique microbiome and deliver the essential nutrients and health benefits your skin craves. Whether you’re a skincare expert or just beginning your journey, come reach your healthiest skin with glowoasis. About JCPenney The American retail company was founded in 1902 by James Cash Penney and today engages in marketing apparel, home furnishing, jewelry, cookware and beauty. JCPenney has a long history of building brands and consistently developing and introducing exciting new products and brands to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers and their families. In the early 21 st century the company operated over 800 retail states in United States and Puerto Rico. ### Contact Details Colleen Mathis absolute R relations colleen@absoluteRrelations.com

March 21, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Colorado pet owners say yes, they want access to mid-level veterinary professionals and telehealth

Vet Care Coalition

Responding to increasing costs and unavailability due to the state’s significant veterinary workforce shortage, four out of five Colorado pet owners say they would not hesitate to have their animal seen by a newly-created mid-level veterinary professional associate, similar in function and oversight to a physician assistant (PA). These are among the findings of an independent survey of Colorado pet owners announced by the Vet Care Coalition (VetCareCoalition.com), an expanding alliance of animal welfare organizations, veterinarians and technicians, pet owners, ranchers and other experts working to establish workable solutions to the state’s costly veterinary workforce shortage. The Vet Care Coalition is pursuing legislation in Colorado’s statehouse to achieve three common-sense initiatives toward addressing the state’s veterinary shortage: 1. Establishing a path for creation of a mid-level veterinary professional associate (VPA), similar to a physician assistant (PA) in human medicine. A VPA will be a master’s degree-level professional working under the supervision of a veterinarian to provide care such as examining pets, diagnosing minor conditions, performing routine surgeries and leading healthcare teams. These professionals will generate practice revenue while increasing overall workforce capacity, helping to increase patient availability while lowering costs. 2. Codifying the availability of veterinary care through telehealth services, which are increasingly used in human medicine. More than half of the state’s pet owners surveyed said they would be comfortable using virtual veterinary care for their animals. 3. Expanding the role of registered veterinarian technician specialists (VTS), with additional training and credentialing. “Vet tech” specialists are often underutilized in veterinary practices because Colorado regulations unreasonably limit what they can legally do. Expanding the role of a VTS will increase veterinary care capacity across the state while helping encourage retention at a time when many are leaving the sector due to burn-out and lack of professional growth. Colorado’s veterinary shortage is well-documented In 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture identified 25 rural and urban Colorado counties as having “veterinary shortage situations” in food animal medicine – a situation that contributes to higher prices while putting food safety at risk. In addition, the Veterinary Care Accessibility Project (AccessToVetCare.org) gave Colorado a score of only 58 out of 100, noting that veterinary care is nearly inaccessible in much of the state. The shortage has had a negative impact on pet owners and their animals across the country – and could get much worse. A Mars Veterinary Health study found that without solutions put in place soon, the U.S. will have 15,000 fewer veterinarians than it needs by 2030, leaving some 75 million pets without any veterinary care at all. The Colorado survey, conducted in mid-January by Corona Insights research firm, asked 556 pet owners across the state how they have been impacted by the veterinary shortage and gauged their initial comfort level with being seen by a VPA or via telehealth services. The research found that high veterinary costs generate the greatest level of concern and dissatisfaction among pet owners, with almost 25 percent saying high costs made them decide against taking their animals in for necessary care over the last year. The U.S. Dept. of Labor Consumer Price Index shows that between 1997 and 2022, veterinarian services steadily rose at almost twice the rate of inflation. Through 2021 and 2022 alone, the nation’s veterinary shortage contributed to service prices increasing by more than 13 percent. More than a quarter of survey respondents also said they were significantly challenged in finding and making timely appointments with veterinarians in their area. Logical and urgent need for a mid-level veterinary professional “While the human medical profession has embraced physician assistants for more than 50 years, veterinary medicine inexplicably still has no such mid-level professional position,” said coalition spokesperson Dr. Apryl Steele, past president of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and current CEO of the Dumb Friends League. “Animals will suffer until we fill this glaring need,” said Dr. Steele, “while Colorado’s veterinary workforce will continue to be severely overworked and understaffed.” The American Medical Association (AMA) officially recognized physician assistants in 1971, with the first PA certification tests implemented by the National Board of Medical Examiners two years later. “The VPA would not replace a veterinarian or a veterinary technician,” said Dr. Steele. “Rather, it will enhance a practice while providing credentialed veterinary technicians with a career path toward greater responsibility and compensation.” In Colorado’s USDA-identified veterinary shortage areas, VPAs will be allowed to work under indirect supervision to help increase access to care for food and fiber animals. “It’s important to understand that fully utilizing veterinary technicians and creating a mid-level veterinary PA are complementary options for solving Colorado’s veterinarian workforce shortage crisis,” said Dr. Steele. “We absolutely need both.” About the Vet Care Coalition The Vet Care Coalition is an expanding alliance that includes animal welfare organizations, veterinarians and technicians, pet owners, ranchers and other experts with a common goal to find workable solutions to the state’s costly veterinary workforce shortage. Organizational coalition members supporting the legislation include the Animal Welfare Association of Colorado (AWAC), Colorado Voters for Animals, the Dumb Friends League (DFL), Thrive Pet Healthcare, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR), Roice-Hurst Humane Society, Virtual Veterinary Care Association, Animal Policy Group, WellHaven Pet Health, Larimer Humane Society, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Mars Petcare. Individual supporters include four former presidents of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), as well as a growing number of veterinarians, practice owners and animal welfare advocates across the nation. For more information and to support efforts to increase access to veterinary care across Colorado, please visit www.vetcarecoalition.com. Contact Details Vet Care Coalition Steven Silvers +1 720-402-8820 ssilvers@vetcarecoalition.com

March 21, 2023 08:50 AM Mountain Daylight Time

Sharon Personal Care Reveals New Products to be Introduced at in-cosmetics® global 2023

Sharon Personal Care

Sharon Personal Care, a global supplier of ingredient solutions for a broad range of personal care products, revealed the new products it will introduce at the in-cosmetics ® global event, taking place March 28-30, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. Representatives from Sharon Personal Care will be at the event to introduce Pantrofina ® J-Gravity, a new ingredient to combat the effects of gravity on the skin and Emulpharma ® Mimesis, a green emulsifier that makes skin care ingredients more effective. Sharon is also expanding its SharoSENSE™ with a new preservation offering. Attendees can visit Sharon Personal Care in Stand R50 to learn about these new products as well as the company's complete line of beauty and personal care solutions. "Pantrofina J-Gravity stands out due to its innovative use of lavender essential oils as the primary carrier for quercetin, the main component found in bancha tea leaf extract, which can inhibit MMPs via Zn+ chelation," says Naama Eylon, CEO of Sharon Personal Care. "Typically, aromatherapy is considered a means of utilizing essential oils to achieve physical and mental wellness goals. However, with Pantrofina J-Gravity, we're going beyond that and exploring the physiological mechanisms that underpin the science behind essential oils, which is closely linked to cell-carrier technology." Pantrofina J-Gravity is a natural ingredient, palm-free, and derived from the extraction process of bancha tea in lavender essential oils. It has demonstrated excellent anti-aging properties during in-vivo testing, which also found that the ingredient redefines facial contour and decreases the depth of wrinkles in the eye area. Emulpharma Mimesis, Sharon's new green emulsifier, is based on a proprietary combination of lecithin and polyglycerols and is capable of creating a light and sprayable texture for skin care products. It creates lamellar structures that can form micelles with high skin affinity-and therefore high penetration capacity-which enables it to transport active ingredients across the skin barrier. The active ingredients contained in the formulation can then reach sub-epidermal layers more effectively and selectively. This allows for more economical use of ingredients in formulations. This new emulsifier is easy to use, energy efficient, and can be cold-processed in a "one-pot" procedure, greatly simplifying manufacturing practices and making processes more environmentally friendly. Its light, sensory profile helps it to adapt to a wide range of applications, from Asian beauty routines to baby care formulations. The new addition to the SharoSENSE line is Preservation from NATURE. Created in a lab, it answers the market demand for green and clean INCI preservation that is high in efficacy and safety. Sharon will present a line of preservation solutions that are COSMOS-approved, hydro soluble, broad spectrum and that are highly effective at a use level of lower than one percent. The products in the SharoSENSE line are odorless and colorless and are globally approved, including China compliance. For more information, visit us at in-cosmetics global, or check out the Sharon Personal Care website at: https://sharonpc.com. Sharon will introduce Preservation from NATURE, a new addition to its SharoSENSE™ line of preservatives, during in-cosmetics global 2023. Sharon Personal Care’s Emulpharma ® Mimesis will be introduced at in-cosmetics global 2023. It is a green emulsifier that makes skin care ingredients more effective. About Sharon Personal Care Headquartered in Ashdod, Israel, Sharon Personal Care is a global supplier of innovative ingredient solutions for a broad range of personal care products – with specialized expertise in trending market segments. The company's product portfolio includes unique preservatives, building blocks, and functional chemistries and active ingredients. Today's Sharon has a proven track record of innovation combined with the ability to provide comprehensive solutions at light speed. With a solid foundation in environmentally sustainable chemistry, Sharon delivers multifunctional ingredient solutions that help differentiate personal care products in a fast-changing market. Established in 1977 by Dr. Danny Sommerfeld, the company employs more than 200 people worldwide, with manufacturing and scientific facilities on three continents. Sharon Personal Care is owned primarily by Tene Investment Funds (Tel Aviv), an Israeli private equity growth fund focused on the industrial and technology sectors. Contact Details Dan Green +1 973-882-1313 dgreen@resourceadvantage.com Sharon Personal Care Laura Mills, Business Development Manager laura@sharonpc.com Company Website https://sharonpc.com/

March 21, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Greene Concepts Secures New Retail Distribution to Five Hundred Grocery Stores

Greene Concepts, Inc.

McapMediaWire - - Greene Concepts, Inc. (OTC: INKW) is pleased to announce it has finalized a retail and distribution agreement with Merchants Distributors (MDI) and Lowes Foods. Both entities will shelf and carry BE WATER’s TM new six-pack configurations throughout the Eastern U.S. with a reach of nearly 500 grocery outlets. Distribution to the new retailers occurs March through late-April. The agreement includes 400 independent stores covered by MDI and 80+ Lowes Foods Stores throughout the region. 380 of the 650 MDI stores will utilize BE WATER planograms, a schematic tool used to plan a retail store layout. Planograms place special attention on product placement and displays, as well as point-of-sale locations. Brian Adkins, Greene Concepts Sales Consultant, notes, “We have worked aggressively to achieve the first large-scale grocery distribution deal for BE WATER. MDI and Lowes Foods are fantastic partners and I am very pleased that they see the value in bringing on our BE WATER six-packs. It takes time to secure retail relationships and share with distributors and retailers the benefits of BE WATER and its appeal to consumers. We have been able to secure both accounts resulting in the aggressive movement of BE WATER production and distribution. This is a significant step forward for us all.” Brian Adkins continues, “We have almost tripled Greene Concepts’ footprint of BE WATER throughout the country to bring the total store count of BE WATER to over 800 stores nationally. The availability of six-packs increases the entry point for consumers to purchase BE WATER at a reduced cost. Because of MDI and Lowes Foods, BE WATER will be seen and purchased by a larger audience before the end of April and I could not be happier for the company, our customers, and especially for Greene Concepts shareholders. Thank you for continuing to believe in us and in our progression together.” Lenny Greene, CEO of Greene Concepts, states, “The timing of these new distribution and retail deals coincides with the release of our new six-pack configuration which passed our sample tests and will come off the line in full production and begin reaching MDI and Lowes Foods stores in March with availability at each of their locations by the end of April. We are thrilled to have our BE WATER product line reach new audiences while vastly increasing our revenues and product reach. I would like to give a special thanks to Brian for making this happen and am blessed to have him as part of the Greene Concepts team. I also thank MDI, Lowes Foods, and their parent company Alex Lee for trusting us as a premium beverage supplier.” Follow Greene Concepts Inc. on Twitter as well as BE WATER TM Submit investor questions to IR@greeneconcepts.com About Merchants Distributors (MDI), LLC Merchants Distributors (MDI) is a privately-owned wholesale grocery store distributor headquartered in Hickory, NC. MDI supplies over 600 retail food stores with food and non-food items in 12 Eastern states to include NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, AL, WV, OH, FL, PA, MD, and KY. MDI has been supplying retail supermarkets for over 90 years. In addition to full-service distribution to supermarkets in 12 East Coast states, MDI offers cold storage to manufacturers, provides digital services for retail, has a large format print facility, and exports to over 30 countries. The company has a strong customer focus and offers a variety of services to help their customers succeed. https://www.mdi.com/ About Lowes Foods, LLC Founded in 1954, Lowes Foods employs nearly 9,000 people and operates more than 80 full-service supermarkets in the Carolinas with an annual revenue of $1.6 billion. Locally owned and operated, Lowes Foods is truly a homegrown company committed to bringing community back to the table, by providing customers with the freshest and most innovative local products from local suppliers. Lowes Foods operates independently while purchasing through MDI for their distribution. This also includes several Just$ave stores. To learn more, visit https://www.lowesfoods.com / or follow Lowes Foods on Facebook or Twitter. Lowes Foods, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alex Lee, Inc. About Alex Lee, Inc. Founded in 1931, Alex Lee is a family-owned and operated company that employs nearly 10,000 people. It serves as the parent company of Merchants Distributors, LLC, which provides full-service, wholesale distribution to supermarkets across the Southeastern United States. In addition, Alex Lee is the parent company of Lowes Foods as well as Just$ave food stores in North Carolina. Alex Lee, Inc. is based in Hickory, NC. For more information, please visit https://www.alexlee.com. About Greene Concepts, Inc. Greene Concepts, Inc. ( http://www.greeneconcepts.com ) is a publicly traded company whose purpose is to provide the world with high-quality, healthy and enhanced beverage choices that meet the nutritional needs of its consumers while refreshing their mind, body and spirit. The Company’s flagship product, BE WATER, is a premium artesian bottled water that supports total body health and wellness. Greene Concepts’ beverage and bottling plant is located in Marion, North Carolina, and their water is ethically sourced from seven spring and artesian wells that are fed from a natural aquifer located deep beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. Greene Concepts continues to develop and market premium beverage brands designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers. Safe Harbor: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a few uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and OTC Markets, Inc. OTC Disclosure and News Service. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, because of new information, future events or otherwise. CONTACT: Greene Concepts, Inc. Investor Relations IR@greeneconcepts.com Contact Details Greene Concepts, Inc. IR@greeneconcepts.com Company Website https://greeneconcepts.com/

March 21, 2023 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Angie Avers Shares Why She Left Corporate World to Buy & Grow Minuteman Press Franchise in Phoenix, AZ

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Angie Avers has owned her Minuteman Press franchise in Phoenix, Arizona since July of 2021. In this interview, Angie shares how she no longer felt valued as an employee working for others, why she felt comfortable taking the leap into business ownership with Minuteman Press, and how she has successfully grown her business. Angie’s Minuteman Press center is located at 2432 W. Peoria Ave., Suite 1023, Phoenix, AZ 85029. What does it mean to you to be a business owner? Why did you choose Minuteman Press? Angie Avers: “I left the corporate environment after nearly 30 years because I was tired of working for someone else and not feeling valued as an employee. I also struggled with finding a new job for over 2 years as well. One day on LinkedIn, the Minuteman Press opportunity presented itself and I inquired about it. I thought to myself, I have nothing to lose at this point so why not? I was later contacted by Brady Rockwell from the Minuteman Press Int’l team and it all started to become real. I started to panic and almost walked away from this opportunity, but after looking at what Minuteman Press International has accomplished and what they were about, I was sold! I knew they wouldn’t judge me for my age or my background and the key part of it all was ‘we’ll train you.’ My background is in marketing and communications, and why wouldn’t I want to help other business owners build their business with print and promotional products? I thought “this is a no brainer!” What has the support from Minuteman Press International been like for you? Angie Avers: “Minuteman support has been great. Whenever I have a problem with FLEX the team always helps me and if I have other issues, I’m always directed to the correct person. There is so much information in FLEX that I still would like to learn even more. Jack Panzer, my local RVP in Arizona, and Sky Hittle, our Field Rep, are always there to help and be there for when I need help or they direct me to where I need to be.” What do you think sets you apart from the competition? Angie Avers: “I describe my business as a ‘full-service print and marketing design company exclusively ran by women.’ We have a plethora of resources at our fingertips and if we can’t do it in-house, we always have resources to help. I believe what sets us apart is our strong work ethic, our honesty with our customers, and our customer service.” What are your high-demand products and key growth areas? Angie Avers: “It’s really hard to say what our high-demand products are. Our core is still paper products, but we are growing other areas. One area we have grown substantially is our design services. New business owners come into our shop all the time. We discuss what their initial needs are and we start with their logo and colors. From there, we build upon what their other needs are and help them brand other products they may need for their business. One customer comes to mind, where we started from scratch with their logo, then brochures and flyers, labels, and now trade show equipment and promotional products. It’s been super fun helping them build their brand and grow their business.” What are some of the key ways you’ve grown your business? Angie Avers: “One of the biggest ways I grew my business was through an acquisition and it doubled my business last year. I also network with BNI and other organizations when I have a chance. I have started doing more email marketing now that my learning curve has minimized some. Our foot traffic into the shop has also grown. When I took over the business, we put up all new window graphics and added two 14-ft. flags in front of the shop which is located on a main road. We have customers tell us all the time they saw our flags outside.” Why do you think printing remains so vital to businesses today? Angie Avers: “Print is vital because without it, everything would just be shapes and images. A world cannot go without print. We wouldn’t even know how to read if we didn’t have print. So, it is vital for sure.” What are the biggest personal and professional rewards of owning your business? Angie Avers: “Personally, I like answering to myself and making myself accountable for what is happening in my business. I thrive on giving my all to our customers and having a team that gets the job done without me chasing after them all the time. My goal is to be a million-dollar shop before I retire and professionally speaking, I just love helping businesses in my community come alive and building those relationships to sell other products.” What advice would you give to other business owners right now? Angie Avers: “Do your research, put together your pros and cons on being a business owner, and while it’s scary to take the plunge, you’ll never know unless you try. Change is hard for a lot of people, but you don’t grow staying in the same place where you are unhappy. Challenge yourself to be the best you. I did and it was the best decision I ever made. I love what I’m doing, and I wouldn’t change it for anything.” Angie Avers’ Minuteman Press franchise is located at 2432 W. Peoria Ave., Suite 1023, Phoenix, AZ 85029. For more information, call or visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/az/phoenix20/ 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

March 20, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Owlet shares latest technology to keep parents connected with baby's health

Owlet

Owlet CEO and co-founder Kurt Workman joins Proactive's Natalie Stoberman to discuss the company's baby monitoring technology that's available for families to stay connected with their baby's health. Owlet was founded by a team of parents in 2012. Owlet’s digital parenting platform aims to give parents real-time data and insights to help parents feel calmer and more confident. Contact Details Proactive USA +1 347-449-0879 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

March 17, 2023 01:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Shareholder Activist: Entire Disney Board Presided Over Last Year’s Disaster and Does Not Deserve Re-election

National Legal & Policy Center

National Legal and Policy Center, a shareholder in The Walt Disney Company, is calling upon investors in the company to take the extreme step of voting to oppose the entire slate of nominees for the board of directors, all of whom are carryovers that presided over the entertainment giant’s worst year since the 1970s. That’s right – after Disney emerged from a disastrous 2022 that saw extremists take control of their programming, the degradation of its valuable intellectual and creative properties, and the worst performance of its stock price since 1974, all the existing directors (minus one) have decided that each of them deserves to return to their company oversight roles. The Disney annual meeting is on April 3. NLPC is sponsoring Proposal No. 5, which asks the board to produce a report that identifies and itemizes the company’s risks from its extensive business ties to China. NLPC also issued an extensive memorandum for shareholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday, that outlines why the directors – including CEO Robert Iger – don’t deserve another term after Disney’s dysfunctional 2022, in which they extended the contract of former CEO Bob Chapek mid-year, only to terminate him within five months. The report also highlights several concerns pertaining to the company’s exposure in communist China. Following are excerpts from the memorandum to shareholders that was filed at the SEC on Wednesday: Disney – with its wealth of creative intellectual properties, automatic revenue generators at theme parks all over the planet, and nearly recession-proof entertainment- and media-delivery mechanisms – has seen an inexplicable decline in shareholder returns compared to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. As of January 10, 2023, the Company’s share price fell short against the Wall Street measuring stick over one year (by 24 percent), three years (by 60 percent), five years (by 66 percent), and ten years (by 116 percent). By March 15, 2023 – the date of the filing of this report with the SEC – the share price had descended even lower. Only two years ago Disney stock traded at its eight-year peak – $197.16 – and over the course of 2022, its value dropped by 44 percent. It was the worst year for the Company’s stock since 1974… The Company has squandered, wasted, devalued and ruined much of its content and beloved brands with the pursuit of a far-left political agenda – known in current-day parlance as “wokeness.” For that and because of those poor business decisions, we call for an overhaul of the current board, and also seek support for our own proposal (“Report on Operations Related to China”)…. Disney’s executive suite and its Board have allowed its signature brands and its once-beloved properties to become infected with divisive political agendas…. This is untenable for a Company that built its reputation on family-friendly programming and offerings, if it hopes to continue to attract a broad swath of viewers and customers…. While Disney was more than willing to go to battle (with Mr. Iger’s blessing) against Florida over the parental rights bill that opponents falsely nicknamed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, the Company proactively waved the surrender flag in order to access TV audiences in the Muslim world….The Company only cares to “fight” for LGBTQ+ rights where they are free to do so. Otherwise, Disney is perfectly happy to bend its “principles” at the behest of dictators and oppressors in pursuit of revenues…. Mr. Iger has come under criticism for his succession planning…. Shareholder Abigail Disney (whose politics largely align with Mr. Iger’s), granddaughter of Company co-founder Roy O. Disney and grandniece of Walt, told Time in November, “The bottom line is that this was very poor succession planning and the onus of that has to land squarely on Bob Iger’s shoulders as well as the shoulders of the board of directors.” She also said, “I hope it triggers some reflection at the board level because ultimately, this is the board’s job, to hire and fire CEOs. I hope to see something better happening next time around. I hope Bob [Iger] has one foot out the door. The brand is taking a terrible beating right now for a lot of reasons….” “Disney shareholders may think we’re crazy for asking that they oppose the entire board’s re-election, but all the vote means is that it is a statement of no-confidence,” said Paul Chesser, director of NLPC’s Corporate Integrity Project. “After the company’s catastrophic 2022 and the persistent mundane performance of its share price, the current directors have failed miserably. A signal from shareholders would force them to revisit their board makeup and tell them to refresh their ranks.” You can read NLPC’s shareholder proposal on China risks at its website, and the full memorandum to Disney shareholders at the SEC website. Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action. ### For more information or to schedule an interview with Paul Chesser, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or drene@nlpc.org. Please visit http://www.nlpc.org. Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action. Contact Details National Legal and Policy Center Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 drene@nlpc.org Company Website http://www.nlpc.org

March 16, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Authentic Holdings, Inc., to Acquire Maybacks Global Entertainment LLC

Authentic Holdings Inc.

McapMediaWire -- Authentic Holdings, Inc., (OTC: AHRO ) and Maybacks Global Entertainment https://www.maybackstv.com/ have signed a Letter of Intent whereby Maybacks Global Entertainment, LLC will be acquired into a wholly owned subsidiary of Authentic Holdings, Inc. Maybacks Global Entertainment LLC is run by a group of seasoned veterans in the media and entertainment world that had key roles in helping build companies like HBO, AMG and Sinclair Broadcast Group. Authentic Heroes Inc., the operating subsidiary of Authentic Holdings, Inc., had made an investment early on in Maybacks. Maybacks since, has had extraordinary success in expanding their reach to over 400,000,000 people worldwide. Maybacks recently received approval for its programming to be carried on both ROKU and "Local Now", Byron Allen's rapidly growing digital media platform. Maybacks is also in late stage negotiations with a major satellite dish-network to gain access to another very large opportunity in the direct broadcast service providers market. If completed the relationship will not only broaden Maybacks potential audience by 10 million households, but will also have a significant effect on advertising revenue going forward. Creating the standout in both the "platform driven" and "Over the Air" television markets is the goal over the next few years for Maybacks; The network is off to a very strong start with over 20+ channels of programming, a large and fast growing audience and a very successful management team. The acquisition with Maybacks will result in Authentic Holdings Inc., possibly owning the only "pure play"in the publicly traded markets directly related to the explosive growth that is the result of the "Cutting the Cord" phenomena. https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/antenna-adoption-grows-among-younger-viewers We fully expect the closing with Maybacks to take place on or before April 15th, 2023 subject to, the completion of attorney due diligence, the completion of the definitive agreement and final approval by our board of directors. About Maybacks Global Entertainment Maybacks Global is a rapidly growing international communications network with a reach of over 400,000,000 people worldwide. Maybacks handles full-service television operations from production, broadcasting, master controls, to advertising, and distribution. Maybacks focuses on innovation in media as media services directionally follow economic trends; Maybacks partners with technological innovators in the broadcast and streaming industry has been instrumental in us reaching millions of homes, both regional and international with a diversified portfolio of programming. https://live.airy.tv/Sports/50_World_Poker_Tour https://live.airy.tv/Sports/19_Holr_Sports https://live.airy.tv/Movies/91_As_Seen_on_TV About Authentic Holdings, Inc. Authentic Holdings, Inc., ("AHRO") is a publicly traded entertainment and authenticated collectibles company that owns patented technology used in the marketing of commemorative fan-wear through its subsidiary Authentic Heroes, Inc.; Authentic is also in the business of the remastering proprietary digital assets into vinyl records as well as the minting of non-fungible tokens on its proprietary Blockchain platform Safe Harbor Act Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements appear in a number of places in this release and include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Authentic Holdings, Inc., its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) financing plans; (ii) trends affecting its financial condition or results of operations; (iii) growth strategy and operating strategy. The words "may," "would," "will," "expect," "estimate," "can," "believe," "potential" and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements including those relating to the Company's financing being adequate for the Company to place its products in retail stores, execute its acquisition strategy, and to launch its growth and expansion plans, among others, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Authentic Holdings, Inc.'s ability to control, and actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. No information in this press release should be construed in any way whatsoever as an indication of Authentic Holdings Inc.'s future revenues, financial performance or stock price. More information about the potential factors that could affect the business and financial results is and will be included in Authentic Holdings, Inc., filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Contact: chrisg@ecotek360.com, 973-390-0072 Contact Details Authentic Holdings, Inc. chrisg@ecotek360.com

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