VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 24, 2020 / Perk Labs Inc. (CSE:PERK)(OTCQB:PKLBF)(FKT:PKLB) ("Perk" or the "Company"), the parent company of Perk Hero, the mobile commerce platform with exclusive rewards on e-gift cards and curated goods, is pleased to report an increase in the dollar volume of purchases transacted through its app in the month of November, highlighted by a notable spike in the number of gift card purchases from customers in multiple locations across Canada, as well as a surge in signing up new eCommerce merchants to its app.

"We are happy to see a recent spike both in the number of transactions and merchants signed up on our app. This indicates that Perk is on the right track and we want to keep the ball rolling. As consumers move to online shopping amid the pandemic restrictions, gift cards are proving to be a preferred touchless way to spread some much-needed holiday cheer. We are pleased to provide our customers with exclusive offers on high-quality goods and digital gift cards as well as an opportunity to earn rewards by referring Perk to their friends," says Perk Labs CEO Jonathan Hoyles.

"We are happy to see a recent spike both in the number of transactions and merchants signed up on our app. This indicates that Perk is on the right track and we want to keep the ball rolling. As consumers move to online shopping amid the pandemic restrictions, gift cards are proving to be a preferred touchless way to spread some much-needed holiday cheer. We are pleased to provide our customers with exclusive offers on high-quality goods and digital gift cards as well as an opportunity to earn rewards by referring Perk to their friends," says Perk Labs CEO Jonathan Hoyles.

Unlike any other year, this holiday season will see a huge shift towards online shopping due to COVID-19 limitations. Consumers have adjusted their shopping behaviours, and Perk intends to make use of this shift.

To continue on the recent growth trend, Perk will be running a series of exclusive sales and special bonus cash back reward promotions on high-quality products and digital gift cards leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The Company is currently offering special bonus cash back rewards on digital gift cards for PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and Indigo. These promotions are timely as PlayStation and Xbox recently released their next generation of gaming consoles.

Perk would also like to provide an update on its At-The-Market Program. Since commencing the program, the Company has raised $333,000, of which $170,675 has been raised in the month of November. The financing proceeds strengthen the Company's balance sheet and will allow Perk to expand its sales and marketing efforts.

Looking forward into the new year, the Company has plans to execute on the following:

Q1 2021 will be focused on the US expansion, offering US digital gift cards, and enhanced merchant tools.
Q2 2021 will continue to focus on the US expansion, as well as launching a virtual shopping assistant and group buying.
Q3 2021 will focus on an AI recommendation engine and API integrations.

For the remainder of 2020, Perk will continue to focus on growing its supply of merchants, new customer acquisition, and promoting its products throughout the holiday shopping season.

About Perk Labs Inc.

Perk Labs Inc. is the owner of Perk Hero, the mobile commerce platform with exclusive perks on e-gift cards and curated goods. For more information about Perk Labs, please visit www.perklabs.io

For more information contact:

Jonathan Hoyles, CEO
Perk Labs Inc.
(833) 338-0299
investors@perklabs.io

Iryna Zheliasko
CHF Capital Markets
416-868-1079 x 229
iryna@chfir.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: "may", "believe", "thinks", "expect", "exploring", "expand", "could", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "pursue", "potentially", "projected", "should", "will" and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. These forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, relate to, among other things, the discussion of the Company's business strategies and its expectations concerning future operations, expectations of sales during the holiday shopping season, demand from customers for the Company's sales and offers during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and the Company's sales and marketing efforts, the Company's plans to expand into the US, offer digital gift cards in the US, enhance its merchants tools, launch a virtual shopping assistant, group buying capability, AI recommendation engine and API integrations. Although the Company considers these forward-looking statements to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect, and the forward-looking statements in this release are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause future results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking information provided by the Company is not a guarantee of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking information, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur.

SOURCE: Perk Labs Inc.

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 24, 2020 / This month, we celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day, a much-needed day to promote, support, and empower female-led businesses.

Until recently, the entrepreneurial field was typically reserved for the male gender, but it has increasingly been infiltrated by strong, fearless, and intelligent women in recent years. The Launch is a PR business and coaching company with the sole mission of shining a spotlight on these enterprising women through the power of publicity.

Led by award-winning PR mogul Lynn Mooney, The Launch was created with the female entrepreneur and startup in mind. The brand takes Mooney's decade of industry experience and creates DIY PR digital products for those businesses who want to get the word out but lack the big agency budgets.

"Working in agencies, I met so many small business owners and startups who had phenomenal potential but lacked the budget for pricey retainers, and I hated that I couldn't help them," Mooney said.

"The benefits of publicity shouldn't just be for big brands with big agency budgets. So finally, I thought – what if I could demystify PR for entrepreneurs and eliminate the agency gatekeepers?"

In an unusual move for the PR world, The Launch packaged up their knowledge and created plug and play programs and templates – so female entrepreneurs could take the reins of their own PR success by replicating their proven methods. It was this take-charge, DIY approach that has seen this LA-based business quickly establish a solid foothold in the e-learning market.

And while COVID-19 has significantly impacted businesses worldwide, a recent report from the US Chamber of Commerce states that the pandemic disproportionately impacted the health of women-owned businesses. Something that, Lynn says, makes increased brand awareness even more essential.

"There has always been gender disparities in entrepreneurship, and while we want everyone to succeed regardless of gender – it's the female-led enterprise in particular that will benefit greatly from brand exposure. The sheer reach and credibility that comes with publicity is a proven way to boost local businesses, especially during an economic downturn."

With client coverage in media outlets around the world and a reach of millions, The Launch are the proven experts in DIY publicity. Brands wanting to reach a wider audience would surely benefit from the array of digital PR products and training on offer.

Learn more about The Launch using the details listed below.

Company: The Launch
Email: hello@thelaunchpr.com
Phone number: (424) 327-8161
Website: TheLaunchPR.com

SOURCE: The Launch

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESSWIRE / November 24, 2020 / In this day and age, commerce has seen a massive evolution with new and exciting technologies. Companies are leveraging these technologies to improve processes, services, and the overall health of their respective industries. One industry that has seen a massive change in recent years is the B2B selling industry. With the emergence of B2B, e-commerce organizations have become empowered to build better connections and increase their credibility as a business. The industry seems tougher to navigate now more than ever, especially for budding entrepreneurs. Luckily, Aleran Software is here to help.

The renowned platform solution company envisions a world where companies sharpen their competitive edge through their support services and an all-in-one technology ecosystem that ensures success for many years to come. By acknowledging the various roadblocks in today's B2B landscape, Aleran Software cautions various organizations to steer clear of any potential pitfalls.

Firstly, the number one issue is the lack of resources allocated to e-commerce. Most organizations tend to fail to put an adequate amount of resources into advanced e-commerce channels today. Aleran Software sees this as a major mistake since they will be losing out on all of their potential clients, making them seem less competitive in today's modern B2B industry.

There's also the case of inefficient processes, which could greatly hamper a business. This is the second roadblock that most companies should look out for. A recent SalesLoft article cites that Sales Representatives spend 64.3% of their time and effort on non-selling exercises. As a company that thrives on finances, this just won't work. In order to make a business sustainable, there needs to be a proper inflow of cash, and efficient processes are the only way to achieve this.

Neglecting an organization's efficiency is like asking for a death sentence. Aleran Software urges companies to immediately correct all their inefficient processes if they hope to see their business survive in this cutthroat industry. It helps to get creative and think outside the box from time to time. There might be a better process that's not only more effective but can also save the company some time and money.

Lastly, training must be a top priority. In order to maintain efficiency, a company must have a well-oiled team of individuals who are able to execute the business processes thoroughly and without fail. Perfecting the skills of each member takes a lot of practice, and much of it comes from regularly scheduled training sessions. This is especially true for new recruits.

With all the roadblocks out of the way, it is important for organizations to have the right amount of support to thrive in this current B2B landscape. Aleran Software offers a slew of practical solutions within the current B2B landscape. The company offers cloud-based, tailor-made solutions that are available at any time of the day. Budding entrepreneurs do not have to worry about the future as long as they partner up with Aleran Software.

As more and more companies begin to embrace the digital age. Together, they are helping to create a healthier B2B industry through a combination of sustainable, high-quality processes and the power of technology. The future is looking bright for business, and with every single change that comes along, Aleran Software will aim to be at the forefront of the business.

Find out more about Aleran Software by checking out the company's details below.

Company: Aleran Software
Email: support@aleran.com
Phone Number: 952-405-7310
Website: https://www.aleran.com/

SOURCE: Aleran Software

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / November 24, 2020 / Recently, business owners have been facing extreme challenges like never before. With lockdowns, stay-at-home orders, and social distancing all being mandated across the country, many businesses have had to make adjustments very quickly when it came to how they conduct business. If they didn't take swift action, they might not have survived in the uncertain economic climate.

So, how are business owners adjusting in order to stay open and make sure they both survive and thrive today? Here are some ways small business owners have been adapting to stay operating during the pandemic.

Shifting to Remote Working

Most businesses have the potential to allow their employees to work remotely from home. This obviously can't work for certain workers, such as those in the restaurant industry. However, businesses from yoga studios to tech startups have quickly adapted to the 'new normal' and have had success with teleworking. Video conferencing services like Zoom and online collaboration tools like Slack have made the transition process relatively seamless, actually.

Increase in Delivery Services Offered

While restaurants cannot shift their employers into being remote workers, they can increase their offerings of delivery services, which is what many of them have done. With millions of people stuck at home, the demand for delivery services has never been higher. That has made this adjustment a win-win. Not only that, but businesses have been taking extra safety precautions to ensure both their workers and customers are protected.

Online Shopping Options

A third way businesses have been weathering the storm is by offering their products and services online. While some businesses have already been doing this, others have not. Some of the savvier ones that weren't quickly went ahead and jumped on this and started selling to consumers directly through their websites. With people shopping online at record highs, this has proven to be a major windfall for them.

Getting Help to Thrive in the New Normal

By taking these steps, as well as others, business owners everywhere have saved their companies from going belly-up during these challenging times. If you run a small business and have not readjusted your business model yet, then you should take action quickly. There's no telling how long all of the restrictions are going to last.

Marketing expert Walid Samaha understands the dire need for businesses to pivot and adjust to the current circumstances in order to thrive. That's why he offers solutions and marketing strategies that help businesses adjust to a changing consumer market. Walid has assisted numerous businesses with catalyzing their online growth for higher sales. He has also successful marketed the innovative ideas entrepreneurs have for driving growth. Everything that a business needs to thrive in the new normal is something Walid can help with.

If your business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in some way, then reach out to Walid Samaha and ensure your business is one of those that will survive and thrive in these uncertain and unprecedented times.

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Website URL: http://www.ascendagency.net/
Company Name: Ascend Agency
Email address: Contact@AscendAgency.net
Country: USA

SOURCE: Ascend Agency

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / November 24, 2020 / Zedge, Inc., (NYSE American:ZDGE) will report financial and operational results for the first quarter 2021 (the three months ended October 31, 2020).

Zedge's earnings release will be filed on Form 8-K and posted on the Zedge investor relations website (http://investor.zedge.net) at approximately 4:10PM Eastern on December 10, 2020. Zedge's management will host an earnings conference call beginning at 4:30PM Eastern. Management's presentation of the results, outlook and strategy will be followed by Q&A with investors.

To participate in the call, please dial Toll Free: 844-602-0380 or International: 862-298-0970 at least five minutes before the 4:30PM Eastern start and ask for the Zedge earnings conference call.

The call will also be webcast through the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2205/38596

& will be live through Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Following the call and continuing through Thursday, December 24, 2020 a call replay will be available by dialing Toll Free: 877-481-4010 or International: 919-882-2331 and entering the replay access code: 38596

About Zedge

Zedge offers a state-of-the-art digital publishing platform that powers our consumer-facing app availing users with a host of digital content – wallpapers, video wallpapers, ringtones, and stickers. We are evolving by developing new apps run on top of our publishing platform and generally focus on the entertainment vertical. Our creators are amateur and professional artists as well as new and major brands who can easily launch a virtual storefront in Zedge where they can market and sell their content to our user base. Our app has been downloaded 450 million times, has approximately 32 million monthly active users and has consistently been ranked as one of the most popular free apps in Google Play in the US. For more information, visit https://www.zedge.net.

Contact: ir@zedge.net

SOURCE: Zedge, Inc.

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