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Esports Entertainment Group $GMBL Appoints Damian Mathews as Chairman of Audit Committee $DKNG $PENN $GAN $ESPO

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:37 AM on Thursday, June 4th, 2020
  • Appointed Damian Mathews, who was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors on June 3, 2020, as Chairman of its Audit Committee
  • Mathews, who served as Chief Financial Officer of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Investment Company, brings more than 25 years of experience to his role at Esports Entertainment Group

BIRKIRKARA, Malta, June 04, 2020 — Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NasdaqCM: GMBL, GMBLW) (or the “Company”), a licensed online gambling company with a focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, appointed Damian Mathews, who was elected to the Company’s Board of Directors on June 3, 2020, as Chairman of its Audit Committee.

Mathews, who served as Chief Financial Officer of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Investment Company, brings more than 25 years of experience to his role at Esports Entertainment Group. Previously, Mathews was a Director at NZ Pacific Investments Ltd and held senior finance positions with Commonwealth Bank of Australia Group, ABN AMRO, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Credit Suisse First Boston. Mathews began his career at KPMG in London where he qualified as a chartered accountant after earning a Bachelor of Science in economics and politics from the University of Bristol.

“We are excited to welcome Damian to our team at this important point in Esports Entertainment’s continued evolution,” commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “His wealth of experience in finance, garnered over the last 25 years at major financial institutions, will provide immeasurable benefit as we scale operations and grow our institutional shareholder base.”

Mathews stated, “I am delighted to be joining the Board of Esports Entertainment Group at such a pivotal and exciting time in the company’s development.  Following the NASDAQ listing the company is in a great position to build out and expand its platform and service offerings across international markets.  As a Board member and Chair of the Audit Committee I look forward to providing leadership, support and oversight to the talented team at Esports Entertainment Group.”

ABOUT ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is a licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming. Esports Entertainment offers fantasy, pools, fixed odds and exchange style wagering on esports events in a licensed, regulated and secure platform to the global esports audience at vie.gg.  In addition, Esports Entertainment intends to offer users from around the world the ability to participate in multi-player mobile and PC video game tournaments for cash prizes. Esports Entertainment is led by a team of industry professionals and technical experts from the online gambling and the video game industries, and esports. The Company holds a license to conduct online gambling and 18+ gaming on a global basis in Curacao, Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Company maintains offices in Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com

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Hollister Biosciences $HOLL.ca Subsidiary AlphaMind Brands Inc. Plans to Launch Initial Medicinal #Mushroom Based Product Line $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:10 AM on Thursday, June 4th, 2020
  • Announced that the Company’s 100% owned subsidiary, AlphaMind Brands Inc. plans to launch medicinal mushroom based capsule and powder product lines
  • Initial product line will consist of a blended and bottled powder and capsule consisting of powdered cordyceps, lion’s mane, oyster, reishi and shiitake medicinal mushroom varietals

VANCOUVER, BC, June 4, 2020 - Hollister Biosciences Inc. (CSE: HOLL) (OTCPINK: HSTRF) (Frankfurt: HOB) (the “Company“, “Hollister Cannabis Co.” or “Hollister“) a diversified cannabis branding company with products in over 220 dispensaries throughout California, is pleased to announce that the Company’s 100% owned subsidiary, AlphaMind Brands Inc. (“AlphaMind”) plans to launch medicinal mushroom based capsule and powder product lines.

The initial product line will consist of a blended and bottled powder and capsule consisting of powdered cordyceps, lion’s mane, oyster, reishi and shiitake medicinal mushroom varietals.  The formulations for both products are unique and developed through research driven initiatives.  The health benefits that the capsules and powder intend to provide include but are not limited to anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-microbial and immune system support. 

Raw materials for the product line have arrived at Alphamind’s manufacturing partner, Kirkman and have been sent off for third party testing.  Once the ingredients are approved, AlphaMind anticipates production can begin by mid-June with the aim of having the product line in the market by mid-July 2020. 

Dr. Nikos Apostolopoulos, CSO of AlphaMind shared, “Our AlphaMind five mushroom blend will be a game changer for both athletes and non-athletes alike. This ethically sourced and organically grown blend provides potent antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory responses, helping to improve and maximize performance as well as daily activities.”

About AlphaMind

Alphamind Brands is a Canada and US based growth stage company, that is developing a portfolio of certified legal mushroom based natural health products. It is also actively conducting R&D initiatives, led by Dr. Nikos C. Apostolopoulos, who is exploring psilocybin based pharmaceutical treatments.  The company’s “ready to ship” product SKU’s include Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Oyster and Reishi Mushroom based: liquid tinctures, concentrated mushroom powder(s), teas, and chocolate. 

About Hollister

Hollister Biosciences Inc. is a multi-state cannabis company with a vision to be the sought-after premium brand portfolio of innovative, high-quality cannabis & hemp products. Hollister uses a high margin model, controlling the whole process from manufacture to sales to distribution or seed to shelf. Products from Hollister Biosciences Inc. include HashBone, the brand’s premier artisanal hash-infused pre-roll, along with concentrates (shatter, budder, crumble), distillates, solvent-free bubble hash, pre-packaged flower, pre-rolls, tinctures, vape products, and full-spectrum high CBD pet tinctures. Hollister Cannabis Co. additionally offers white-labeling manufacturing of cannabis products.  Our wholly owned California subsidiary Hollister Cannabis Co is the 1st state and locally licensed cannabis company in the city of Hollister, CA birthplace of the “American Biker”.

Website: www.hollistercannabisco.com

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ImagineAR $IP.ca Announces Augmented Reality Partnership with North Highland, Ranked By Forbes As One Of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms In 2020 $SEV.ca $VST.ca $YDX.ca $NTAR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:06 AM on Thursday, June 4th, 2020
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  • Announced the signing of a partnership with North Highland, a top ranked global consulting firm with over 5,000 consultants and 70 offices around the world
  • North Highland was ranked on the Forbes 2020 America’s Best Management Consulting Firms list, placing in seven categories, including one of only 31 firms ranked for Internet, Media and Entertainment

VANCOUVER, BC and ERIE, Pa., June 4, 2020 - ImagineAR(CSE: IP) (OTCQB: IPNFF) an Augmented Reality Company that enables businesses to create their own mobile phone AR campaigns, is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership with North Highland,  a top ranked global consulting firm with over 5,000 consultants and 70 offices around the world. North Highland was ranked on the Forbes 2020 America’s Best Management Consulting Firms list, placing in seven categories, including one of only 31 firms ranked for Internet, Media and Entertainment.

NORTH HIGHLAND ADDS ImagineARTM AUGMENTED REALITY PLATFORM TO ITS SERVICES FOR GLOBAL CLIENTS

North Highland specializes in many areas to serve its global customer base, including the Media, Entertaining and Communications sectors, at its core the firm is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. With Augmented Reality expected to play an increasing role in both the enterprise and consumer markets, proper adoption of AR solutions will be important for companies who are seeking to expand their capacity of digital and embrace new technologies.

The addition of the ImagineARTM Augmented Reality platform to North Highland services will provide the firm with another innovative option to deliver fully immersive mobile experiences to their exclusive list of global clients.

“We are known for helping clients solve their most complex business challenges through innovative offerings, unique insights and our depth of core consulting capabilities from strategy through delivery” stated Jason Jercinovic, VP of Technology.  “Augmented Reality is a rapidly accelerating area that will require helping our clients to navigate and implement the best possible solutions. The ImagineARTM Augmented Reality platform is one of the solutions to help achieve those goals.”     

“ImagineAR is honored to be working with one of the most respected and recognized global consulting companies in the world”  said ImagineAR CEO and Founder Alen Paul Silverrstieen. “We look forward to working with North Highland in many new potential vertical markets with our AR platform which they service clients including Live Sciences, Financial Services, Transportation and others.”

This press release is available on the Company’s AGORACOM Discussion Forum, a moderated social media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A between Management and Shareholders. 

About North Highland

North Highland is a leading change and transformation consulting firm, recognized for its deep expertise and collaborative, action-oriented approach. Invested in our client’s success and powered by the belief that everything begins and ends with people, we bring together the brightest minds to create positive change and transform businesses through customer, workforce and operational lenses.  

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and regularly named a best place to work, North Highland is an employee-owned firm with more than 5,000 consultants worldwide and 70+ offices around the globe. The firm is a member of Cordence Worldwide (www.cordence.com), a global management consulting alliance. For more information, visit northhighland.com and connect with us on LinkedInTwitter and Facebook.  

About ImagineAR

ImagineAR Inc. (IP:CSE) (IPNFF: OTCQB) is an augmented reality (AR) platform, ImagineAR.com, that enables businesses of any size to create and implement their own AR campaigns with no programming or technology experience. Every organization, from professional sports franchises to small retailers, can develop interactive AR campaigns that blend the real and digital worlds. Customers simply point their mobile device at logos, signs, buildings, products, landmarks and more to instantly engage videos, information, advertisements, coupons, 3D holograms and any interactive content all hosted in the cloud and managed using a menu-driven portal. Integrated real-time analytics means that all customer interaction is tracked and measured in real-time. The AR Enterprise platform supports both IOS and Android mobile devices and upcoming wearable technologies. ImagineAR is available as an SDK to be integrated into existing mobile apps.

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Alen Paul Silverrstieen
President & CEO

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We encourage you to do your own due diligence and ask your broker if Imagine AR Inc. (cse: IP) is suitable for your particular investment portfolio*.

The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. This press release may include ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of the Company. The forward looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Imagine AR management. Although Imagine AR  believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward- looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Imagine AR can give no assurance that it will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Imagine AR disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

#Lamborghini Enters #Esports Arena – SPONSOR: Esports Entertainment Group $GMBL $DKNG $PENN $GAN $ESPO

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:58 PM on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

SPONSOR: Esports Entertainment Group (GMBL:NASDAQ) – Millions of people from around the world tune in to watch teams of video game players compete with each other. In first quarter 2020, YouTube reported 1.1 billion hours watched, an increase of 13% when compared to fourth quarter 2019. Wagering on Esports is projected to hit $23 BILLION this year although that number will likely be eclipsed due to the recent pandemic. Esports Entertainment Group is the next generation online gambling company designed for the purpose of facilitating as much of this wagering as possible.  LEARN MORE.

Lamborghini Enters eSports Arena

  • Car manufacturer Lamborghini has entered the world of esports with The Real Race, a global esports competition open to Assetto Corsa Competizione players of all levels
  • The Real Race will be Lamborghini’s first official entry into eSports, delivering a new sim racing championship blending the real and virtual worlds of racing

By Niji Narayan

Car manufacturer Lamborghini has entered the world of esports with The Real Race, a global esports competition open to Assetto Corsa Competizione players of all levels. Assetto Corsa Competizione is an extraordinary racing simulation game developed by Kunos Simulazioni.

The tournament started on 29 May with five qualifier weekends, before culminating in a live final at Lamborghini’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy.

The Real Race will be Lamborghini’s first official entry into eSports, delivering a new sim racing championship blending the real and virtual worlds of racing. Assetto Corsa Competizione was developed alongside car manufacturers and provides a dynamic platform for Lamborghini’s latest racing series.

The top three players from the tournament’s live finals will enjoy a three-day experience in Italy, the home of Lamborghini. Players will have a chance to train alongside Lamborghini Squadra Corse drivers and to drive a real Lamborghini race car at an internationally- renowned racetrack. The competition is open to all experience levels.

Five qualifier weeks take place from 29 May to 2 August. The top three players from the first and last qualifier weekend and top two players from the second, third and fourth weekend, will be whisked away by Lamborghini to the live final on 18 September, where the best drivers will be determined.

“Sim racing is one of the fastest growing sectors in eSports, with eSports increasingly important to younger generations. I also follow it closely! This is an opportunity for us to combine the excitement of virtual racing with the appeal of Lamborghini cars and our motorsports program. ESports creates an environment where race heroes and top drivers can be challenged by anyone. This encourages wider engagement with real-life racing, reflected by Lamborghini’s investment in this new sports platform,” Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini, said.

“I’ve paid close attention to the rise of eSports. Seeing the realism of racing games and how drivers are using racing simulators to practice, or professional eSports players going from simulation to the real thing, is just incredible. The Real Race is designed to portray realism and professionalism. Skills in sim racing are so transferable, which is why Lamborghini wants to give players an opportunity to test drive the real thing as part of the prize. There’s nothing quite like getting behind the wheel of a Lamborghini,” David Coulthard MBE, former Formula One racing driver, who will be the studio-based commentator for the live event, said.

Source: https://europeangaming.eu/portal/latest-news/2020/06/03/71673/lamborghini-enters-esports-arena/

CLIENT FEATURE: Else Nutrition $BABY.ca The Award Winning, Plant-Based Nutrition Company For Small Cap Investors $MAT $KMB $BMY $ABT $WYE

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:45 PM on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
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Highlights

  • $CAD 10 million cash and runway for well over a year;
  • Backed By A Billion Dollar Global Nutrition Company;
  • MOU For International Distribution Of Products
  • US Product Launch Planned For Q3-2020;
  • “Best Health” Award At Global Food Innovation Summit In Milan;
  • Awarded Patents In 22 Countries, 44 Countries Pending;
  • Executives & Advisors From Globally Renowned Companies & Institutions

WATCH OUR RECENT INTERVIEW

Else Nutrition Holdings is an advertising client of AGORA Internet Relations Corp.

VIDEO: Transcanna $TCAN.ca Revenue Run Rate Of $24M Will Increase To $90M When 196,000 Sq Ft Facility Comes Online In 2021

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:04 PM on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
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  • $2M CAD Revenue April 2020
  • $24.6M CAD Revenue Run Rate solely from TransCanna test facility
  • $90M Annual Revenue expected from first full year upon completion of 196,000 Sq Ft Daly facility Q3 2021
  • Daly facility will be one of the largest cannabis facilities in California
  • Recently acquired two California companies,
    • High-end award winning edible producer Soldaze
    • Premium indoor cultivator and distributer Lyfted Farms
  • Lyfted Farms products sold in select Cookies Locations – The most recognizable name in high-end Cannabis.
  • 2019 California Cannabis sales over $3B, industry currently fragmented
  • Direct to dispensary model, cutting out the middleman

Datametrex $DM.ca Reports Government Clearance To Fulfill Its First #COVID19 Test Kit Order

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:17 PM on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
  • Announced that its purchaser has received Government clearance to fulfill the purchase order for COVID-19 test kits for its client, a mining company operational in Mali, West Africa
  • Under the terms of the PO, Datametrex will sell to the purchaser an initial 10,000 units of the iONEBIO Inc. iLAMP Novel-CoV19 Detection Kit; 10,000 3 mL Universal Transport Medium (UTM®) Sterile Swabs with 16x100mm Skirted Tubes with Plastic Red Capture Caps, and 1 Real-Time PCR Detection System machine to analyze the samples
  • The total gross sales amount is approximately $500,000 CDN, excluding shipping

TORONTO, June 03, 2020 – Datametrex AI Limited (the “Company” or “Datametrex“) (TSXV: DM, FSE: D4G, OTC: DTMXF) is pleased to announce that its purchaser has received Government clearance to fulfill the purchase order (the “PO”) for COVID-19 test kits for its client, a mining company operational in Mali, West Africa.

Under the terms of the PO, Datametrex will sell to the purchaser an initial 10,000 units of the iONEBIO Inc. iLAMP Novel-CoV19 Detection Kit; 10,000 3 mL Universal Transport Medium (UTM®) Sterile Swabs with 16x100mm Skirted Tubes with Plastic Red Capture Caps, and 1 Real-Time PCR Detection System machine to analyze the samples. The iONEBIO test kits provide results within approximately 15 to 20 minutes with 99.9% accuracy. Each kit contains 288 individual tests, all of which can be completed in one hour.

The total gross sales amount is approximately $500,000 CDN, excluding shipping. The Company has secured all testing kits, swabs, tubes and the PCR machine from the manufacturer required to fulfill the order. Datametrex anticipates that it will have little or no upfront costs associated with the sale of these test kits.

With the Government clearance, the Company is in process of organizing shipping. All of the items will be shipped directly from manufacturers to the purchaser at their operating site in West Africa. Security clearance backlogs continue to streamline as Governments align with the World Health Organization’s remarks on the importance of testing. Governments have urged mining companies to implement testing and screening their workforce to properly fight the virus in order to avoid further closures.

“The opportunity to use advanced COVID-19 testing kits from our partners in Korea to support the diagnostic potential for populations provides an exciting opportunity for countries during this pandemic and the African continent,” says Marshall Gunter, CEO of the Company. “Datametrex is honored to be assisting in the health and welfare of mine employees and local contractors.”

According to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (the “Africa CDC”), there are over 150,000 cases of COVID-19 throughout Africa and with this, Researchers at the African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (the “ACEGID”) and other research and public health partners, have announced to implement a Sentinel Project (the “Sentinel”) serveilance protocol for an early warning system in Africa. The Sentinel is the first of eight new projects selected, and it has three pillars: (1) detect, (2) connect and (3) empower. And in the third pillar, the project will empower public health experts by training thousands of healthcare professionals to use the Sentinel tools and deploy the diagnostic technologies for population-level COVID-19 testing, building on previous experiences of ACEGID and the Broad Institute in training over 900 individuals from around the world.

Datametrex’s mission is to provide tools that support companies in fulfilling their operational Health and Safety goals with predictive and preventive technologies. By working with companies to set a new standard of protocols through Artificial Intelligence and health diagnostics, the Company provides progressive solutions to support the supply chain.

About Datametrex

Datametrex AI Limited is a technology focused company with exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nexalogy (www.nexalogy.com).

Additional information on Datametrex is available at www.datametrex.com

For further information, please contact:

Marshall Gunter – CEO
Phone: (514) 295-2300
Email: [email protected]

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Nickel supply concerns for #EV use heighten – SPONSOR Tartisan #Nickel $TN.ca – $ROX.ca $FF.ca $EDG.ca $AGL.ca $ANZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:53 AM on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

SPONSOR: Tartisan Nickel (TN:CSE)  Kenbridge Property has a measured and indicated resource of 7.14 million tonnes at 0.62% nickel, 0.33% copper. Tartisan also has interests in Peru, including a 20 percent equity stake in Eloro Resources and 2 percent NSR in their La Victoria property. Click her for more information

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Nickel supply concerns for EV use heighten

  • Concerns over the availability of nickel for the battery sector increase from 2022, when electric vehicle (EV) growth picks up again after a period of weak consumer confidence caused by Covid-19
  • About 44% of respondents to a poll at the end of the webinar said nickel was the battery raw material with which they were most concerned about supply sufficiency between 2022 and 2025

By: Charlotte Radford

Concerns over the availability of nickel for the battery sector increase from 2022, when electric vehicle (EV) growth picks up again after a period of weak consumer confidence caused by Covid-19, according to a poll conducted during a Fastmarkets webinar. About 44% of respondents to a poll at the end of the webinar said nickel was the battery raw material with which they were most concerned about supply sufficiency between 2022 and 2025. In contrast, 16% of respondents said nickel was their primary concern in terms of supply disruption or insufficiency while Covid-19 plays out.

“Given the growth we see in EVs and the change in battery chemistries, it’s going to be very hard for nickel producers to keep up with strong forecast CAGR [compound annual growth rate] in the EV market,” Will Adams, Fastmarkets’ head of battery raw materials research, said during the webinar.

Battery chemistries are shifting in favor of high-nickel chemistries, which, subject to the required technological developments, provide greater driving ranges and reduce the need for cobalt per cell.

“The transition to nickel-rich batteries is going be a significant factor for nickel demand growth on top of going into a period of EVs becoming more mainstream, and on top of that, driving ranges increasing, which is going to require larger battery packs. So on three counts, nickel is a winner,” Adams said.

But in the near-term, the requirement for the class 1 nickel that is suitable for battery applications will be felt less acutely, and existing nickel stocks can provide a buffer.

Covid-19 and the economic downturn and uncertainty it has triggered is expected to cause weaker consumer confidence, which will negatively hit EV order books in the short term.

About 79% of respondents to Fastmarkets’ poll said Covid-19 would cause EV adoption to pick up at a slower pace than anticipated, or that there would be a short delay to growth before picking up again and following its previous growth trajectory.

“There will be a slower uptake in EVs, so that does mean demand for nickel in the short term might not be so great, and there might not be such a drawdown on stocks. But the other side of the equation and the longer-term issue is that these low prices are not providing the incentive to invest in the new production of class 1 nickel,” Adams said.

The three-month nickel price on the London Metal Exchange closed at $12,192 per tonne on Friday May 29, down from highs of $18,475 per tonne last September.

Investment has already started in some high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL) projects – which produce class 1 nickel from laterite ore – such as the Tsingshan Group’s joint venture in Indonesia. But more such investments will be required even while nickel prices are low in order to avoid a class 1 nickel shortage when EV usage picks up, Adams said during the webinar.
HPAL projects have a “checkered history,” in terms of their realized capacity and budgetary overruns, Adams added.

“We wait to see if these new HPAL ops come onstream in a timely manner, because that is what the nickel and EV market is going to need – these new HPAL operations, and more of them,” he said.  

Source: https://www.metalbulletin.com/Article/3934923/WEBINAR-Nickel-supply-concerns-for-EV-use-heighten-from-2022-poll.html

8 Important Marketing Trends to Watch #AR – SPONSOR: Imagine AR $IP.ca $SEV.ca $VST.ca $YDX.ca $NTAR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:41 AM on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

SPONSOR: Imagine AR Inc. (IP:CSE) (IPNFF:OTCQB) is an Augmented Reality platform that allows businesses to easily launch AR campaigns. Clients Include: NBA Sacramento Kings, Mall of America, AT&T Shape and The Basketball Hall of Fame. The company recently announced partnership with Engaged Nation, an award winning leader in digital engagement marketing for casinos Learn More.

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8 Important Marketing Trends to Watch

  • In the coming years, it is expected that augmented reality will be surpassing virtual reality, eventually booming into a $198 billion industry by 2025
  • Marketers can leverage augmented reality to highlight promotions in real-time as well as simulate a shopping experience remotely
  • With just a smartphone, people can be transformed into a digital experience that can be leveraged for commerce, education, and more

By: Jared Polites

The digital marketing industry is constantly evolving as consumer habits and demands shift with the release of new technologies. For the first time ever, mobile advertising dominated web advertising, controlling nearly 75% of all ad spend. Not only is mobile where most people spend most of their time, but it is also where they purchase most of their digital purchases. This trend should only increase as smartphone and credit card penetration rates increase across the developing world.

For the global marketing industry and entrepreneurs, data and automation will continue to be an important piece of the puzzle and should be a core area of focus for business owners. Below is a full list of marketing trends to keep your eye on.

1. Influencer Authenticity

Content demands across the consumer landscape have shifted to wanting a more personal and authentic interaction with both brands and influencers. In fact, 58% of people have bought a new product in the past six months because of an influencer’s recommendation. With Instagram on the verge of removing likes, the influencer market will need to focus more on authenticity and product-market fit. This should increase the level of quality in the content provided.

2. Video Content

Video content is now the holy grail of content marketing. Stories, as seen on Instagram and Facebook, have single-handedly crushed competitors such as Snap. Given the vertical distribution of content and commerce on these platforms, creators and brands can leverage Stories to interact and sell. This also gives advertisers the ability to market “live” within these segments. Researchers have also shown that people spend most of their time watching live videos as compared to pre-recorded ones. So the implication of that in marketing is something we can see in 2020.

3. VR and Augmented Reality

Virtual and augmented reality have emerged in recent years. In the coming years, it is expected that augmented reality will be surpassing virtual reality, eventually booming into a $198 billion industry by 2025. Marketers can leverage augmented reality to highlight promotions in real-time as well as simulate a shopping experience remotely. With just a smartphone, people can be transformed into a digital experience that can be leveraged for commerce, education, and more.

4. Google Ads Smart Bidding

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Google Ads smart bidding entails the process of using machine learning and contextual signals to make smart recommendations that will enhance Google ad profitability. Various strategies include enhanced CPC (cost-per-click) and conversion maximization. Companies need to make sure their marketing strategies and goals align with smart bidding. In some cases, manual management could be more effective. Keep an eye on smart bidding in 2020 as more companies explore this feature.

5. Proprietary Tech

To date, only, only 23% of businesses have incorporated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into processes and product/service offerings. Most studies have found that the larger a business is, the more likely they have integrated some form of AI. As costs and accessibility to AI become lower, AI continues making its way into more marketing products in 2020.

6. Voice Search

Within the last year, 60% of people have started to use voice search. While privacy is still an underlying concern, voice search is accurate and convenient. These stats should grow as consumers and marketers find ways of interacting organically in various voice forms. We should expect to see various apps and enhancements being built on top of leading IOT and voice search devices in the near future.

7. Mobile E-Learning

The sad reality is that over 71% of workers are not actively engaged in their jobs. To increase this engagement, companies can implement various marketing and technology such as gamification applications. The goal is to create a sense of community and purpose within your organization. Mobile learning has been proven to increase retention and adult learning, so it should be utilized when possible.

8. Social Impact Marketing

As CSR programs continue to become more important, companies will find ways of integrating these initiatives into their existing marketing efforts. As seen with companies like TOMS, social impact marketing and for-profit operations are not mutually exclusive. You should think about ways to integrate social impact activities into your existing business plan to align impact and profit. Doing this will help build a stronger following and brand loyalty.

While not fully comprehensive, these marketing trends should continue and become more prominent in 2020.

Source: https://www.business2community.com/marketing/8-important-marketing-trends-to-watch-02306931

Primo Nutraceuticals Inc. $PRMO.ca Signs Letter of Intent to Enter into Funding and Asset Purchase Agreement with World Agri Minerals Ltd. $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:13 AM on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
  • Announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to provide funding and to acquire up to 100% of the assets and inventory of World Agri Minerals Ltd.
  • WAM is engaged in the research and development of enhanced production methods using organic plant nutrients and trace minerals found in its GENESIS 89 and GENESIS 89 GOLD product line
  • Products are completed and ready for sales and distribution to growers as a concentrate
  • Product interest has been global

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 03, 2020 — PRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC. (CSE: PRMO) (OTC: BUGVF) (FSE: 8BV) (DEU: 8BV) (MUN: 8BV) (STU: 8BV) (“Primo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) to provide funding and to acquire up to 100% of the assets and inventory of World Agri Minerals Ltd. (“WAM”), together (the “Parties”). WAM is engaged in the research and development of enhanced production methods using organic plant nutrients and trace minerals found in its GENESIS 89 and GENESIS 89 GOLD product line.

WAM was formed to actively pursue the manufacturing, marketing and sales of its premiere commercial agri-product GENESIS 89, an organic plant nutrient that has a proven positive effect on agri-production. WAM now plans to use this same unique blending process to change the way the mushroom industry grows and fertilizes their product. With over 80 trace minerals, GENESIS 89 contains a proprietary blend that boasts the highest concentration of seawater-harvested minerals available on the commercial and retail market.

Current products “GENESIS 89” and “GENESIS 89 GOLD” are completed and ready for sales and distribution to growers as a concentrate. Product interest has been global. As well, several new products are in the research and development phase, not the least of which is a unique blend of trace minerals, similar to that of GENESIS 89 GOLD, designed specifically for the psychedelic mushroom marketplace. WAM is positioned with upward trending organic agri-farming, as well as the medical and recreational hemp/cannabis and psychedelic mushroom industries.

The Parties intend to draft and execute a definitive agreement (the “Definitive Agreement”) with detailed terms as soon as practicable, and complete the transaction on or before June 20, 2020. Terms of the LOI are subject to change as set out in the Definitive Agreement. The final valuation will be determined by an independent third-party evaluator, which is currently in progress.

About Primo Nutraceuticals Inc.

Primo Nutraceuticals Inc. (“Primo” or the “Company”) is dedicated to funding the rapid growth in production, processing, retail and branding of cannabis and non-cannabis related products in Canada and the United States. Primo has invested in several brands and is pursuing partnerships with retailers and distribution companies in Canada and the United States. Primo’s management is in the process of building a corporate road map to further vertically integrate the Company, specifically by way of “Primo” branded retail outlets – offering “Thrive,” “Primo,” and a selection of curated partner brands. The Company possesses proprietary formulas for cannabis edibles, topical, and tinctures. Primo is focused on building a strong presence in the hemp industry with the objective of extracting and selling cannabinoid (CBD) products in both Canada and the United States.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

PRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC.

“Andy Jagpal”

President and Director

For further information, please contact Zoltan, IR Representative at: 604-722-0305, or; [email protected]

To learn more about what this news means to the shareholders visit:

Shop: www.primoceuticals.com

www.twitter.com/prmonutra

https://t.me/PrimoNutraceuticals

www.thrivecbd.org

www.beautykitchen.net

www.drinkdefy.com

www.worldagriminerals.com

Corporate: www.primonutraceuticals.com

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/77b24a04-64f8-4f81-93b8-737e3a6dbc82

agri-product GENESIS 89
an organic plant nutrient that has a proven positive effect on agri-production

Source: GlobeNewswire (June 3, 2020 – 9:00 AM EDT)

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