Alexandre Leciel sells AdCreative.ai to Appier for $38M, remains CEO to scale world’s leading AI ad platform and launch new investment firm.

Paris, Ile-de-France, France, July 21, 2025 — Alexandre Leciel (formerly Tufan Gok) is pleased to announce the sale of his AI-powered adtech company, AdCreative.ai, to publicly listed AI leader Appier for $38 million. The transaction, which closed on March 4 following regulatory approvals, represents a landmark achievement in Leciel’s rapid rise from solo founder to one of Europe’s most influential voices in artificial intelligence and startup innovation.

Founded in late 2023, AdCreative.ai was built from the ground up by Leciel and quickly became the world’s most-used AI advertising platform. In just 18 months, it attracted over 3 million users in 195 countries and powered more than 1 billion advertising creatives for global brands including L’Oréal, Procter & Gamble, and Pernod Ricard. The speed and scale of this growth drew the attention of major investors and ultimately led to its strategic acquisition by Appier.

Under Leciel’s leadership, AdCreative.ai became known for pioneering technologies tailored to modern marketers. These include AdSora, the world’s first text-to-video generator purpose-built for advertising; AdLLM, a large language model trained on 840 million high-performing ad texts; and Creative Scoring AI, which predicts ad performance using object detection and saliency mapping. Additional tools such as Product Photoshoot AI and the Ad Fatigue & Audience Generator further distinguish the platform in the AI marketing space.

The venture received backing from top-tier investors including Kima Ventures, Bond Capital, and Koç Holding. “Turning a seed cheque into a 33-fold return in under two years is exceptional,” commented one early backer, underscoring investor confidence in Leciel’s leadership and vision.

Though the sale marks a major milestone, Leciel remains firmly committed to the company’s future. Retaining his position as CEO, he is leading AdCreative.ai into its next chapter under Appier’s umbrella. “Selling was never the finish line — it’s the fuel for our unicorn journey,” Leciel says. “This acquisition gives us the resources to scale faster, innovate deeper, and continue redefining what’s possible in AI-powered advertising.”

In parallel, Leciel has recently launched Leciel Capital, a new investment vehicle focused on supporting high-potential founders and frontier technologies. With a growing profile as both operator and investor, he is now setting his sights on building not just one, but multiple transformative ventures.

For more information about AdCreative.ai, please visit https://www.adcreative.ai/.

About AdCreative.ai

AdCreative.ai is an AI-powered platform that helps businesses create high-converting ad creatives at scale. Developed by Alexandre Leciel in Paris and acquired by Appier in 2025, the platform combines proprietary generative models with predictive analytics to deliver measurable performance for marketers worldwide. AdCreative.ai serves users in over 195 countries and continues to expand under Leciel’s leadership as CEO.

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Connecteam is a leading workforce management platform designed to streamline communication, scheduling, and operations for companies of all sizes.

New City, New York, United States, July 18, 2025 — Today’s rapidly evolving workforce management landscape is witnessing a wave of innovation as leading software providers raise the bar for efficiency, employee engagement, and real-time insights. As the pioneer in this sector, Connecteam continues to hold a strong market position, but an increasingly competitive field of rivals is redefining industry standards with specialized features and next-generation technologies. 

Key Highlights:

• Market Leadership: Connecteam serves over 10,000 companies across sectors from healthcare to construction, praised for its customizable workflows and in-app reporting.
• Rising Competition: Alternative platforms are integrating AI-driven workforce allocation, advanced analytics, and seamless integrations to solve specific operational challenges.
• Emerging Trends: Cloud-based scalability and hybrid work solutions are more critical than ever.

“The pace of change in workforce management tools is unprecedented,” said Maria Lopez, Industry Analyst at TechInsights Research. “Companies are no longer satisfied with one-size-fits-all solutions. They demand platforms that anticipate their needs—whether that’s predictive scheduling powered by machine learning, turnkey API connections, or on-demand mobile support.”

Competitive Innovations Transforming the U.S. Market

• AI & Machine Learning: Several providers now offer intelligent forecasting to optimize shift assignments and predict staffing needs based on historical data.
• Enhanced Integrations: New open-API frameworks enable employers to connect core HR systems, payroll solutions, and third-party apps without friction. For a detailed comparison of these emerging alternatives, visit https://buddypunch.com/blog/connecteam-alternatives/.
• User Experience Focus: Intuitive onboarding wizards, in-app chat support, and configurable dashboards ensure rapid adoption and ongoing user satisfaction.

Strategic Responses and Market Trends

As tariffs, regulatory shifts, and evolving workforce expectations influence buying decisions, top firms are doubling down on R&D to remain agile. They’re launching beta programs for features like chatbot-enabled help desks, voice-activated task updates, and immersive virtual training modules.

About Connecteam

Connecteam is a leading workforce management platform designed to streamline communication, scheduling, and operations for companies of all sizes. Trusted by thousands of organizations, it delivers a mobile-first experience that unifies deskless teams and empowers managers with actionable insights.

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Delaware, United States, July 17, 2025 — AML Watcher is pleased to announce the appointment of Oonagh van den Berg as Executive Director, Growth & Advisory, a leadership role designed to support the company’s ongoing growth and enhance client engagement efforts.

Oonagh brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, with deep expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime compliance, and regulatory transformation. She has advised and worked with global banks, fintechs, and regulatory bodies, helping them navigate complex compliance landscapes while building future-ready strategies.

Oonagh’s appointment reflects AML Watcher’s commitment to aligning its product development with the evolving needs of stakeholders. With her strong oversight and deep understanding of the challenges associated with AML compliance, AML Watcher will be better positioned to enhance its offering in line with its strategic goals and practical, problem-solving approach.

“It’s a privilege to be joining AML Watcher at a time when the need for smarter, more agile financial crime risk management is greater than ever,” said Oonagh. “I look forward to contributing to a platform that supports organizations in achieving not just compliance, but clarity and operational confidence in a fast-moving regulatory environment.” 

In her new role at AML Watcher, Oonagh will lead the development of advisory services, expand the firm’s strategic partnerships, and support clients in scaling their compliance functions with confidence. Her appointment strengthens AML Watcher’s mission to bring smarter, faster, and more scalable solutions to organizations facing growing regulatory demands.

“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Oonagh to AML Watcher,” said Raja Haris, Head of Growth at AML Watcher. “She is a proven leader who understands the challenges our clients face. Her vision and deep industry knowledge will help us elevate our growth and advisory services, and deliver even greater value to our partners.”

Oonagh is also the founder of Raw Compliance, a global compliance consultancy and community platform, and has long been a trusted advisor to boards and senior leadership teams. Her passion lies in helping firms simplify complex compliance operations, drive innovation, and reduce risk.

About Us

AML Watcher is revolutionizing AML compliance by bringing efficiency and effectiveness back to screening processes. Our platform has supported over 10,000 businesses, saving $25 million in compliance costs and reducing screening expenses by 50%—all made possible by our proprietary AML database.

Whether scanning a single entity or analyzing millions, we deliver fast, scalable insights with unmatched global coverage and expertise in 80+ languages. Built from the ground up to solve the inefficiencies plaguing legacy AML systems, AML Watcher automates 90% of AML tasks, streamlining operations for compliance teams.

Backed by the innovation powerhouse Programmers Force, with over 1,000 experts and a decade of RegTech experience, AML Watcher is committed to building a smarter, faster, and more transparent future for AML compliance.

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Luru Reimagines AI SDRs as Strategic GTM Agents, Not Just Outreach Tools

Wilmington, Delaware, United States, July 17, 2025 — AI SDRs have come a long way. Once written off as just another tool for cold outreach, they are now evolving into full-fledged GTM assistants. The era of spray and pray automation is giving way to a more strategic, intelligent approach to outbound. At the heart of this shift is Luru, the AI-powered sales automation company redefining what it means to scale outbound with quality.

Luru announced the launch of its multi-agent AI SDR platform, built to support the entire outbound motion from inbound qualification to intent-based outreach to CRM-powered deal revival. The goal is simple: give sales teams more qualified conversations without the usual manual effort.

The Shift: From Volume to Precision

When AI SDRs first hit the scene, they were built for one thing: volume. Fire off thousands of emails, run them through sequences, and hope for a few replies. It was brute force, not strategy.

“Teams were chasing volume. Now they’re chasing relevance,” said Karthik, Co-Founder at Luru. “What worked in 2022 doesn’t work today. Buyers have tuned out. Spray and pray no longer works, if it ever did.”

The market has matured. Sales teams no longer want generic automation. They want intelligent assistants who can identify buying signals, craft the right message, and send it at the right time. That’s the shift Luru is enabling.

Luru’s Multi-Agent Approach

Luru’s platform introduces a new way to think about AI SDRs: not one agent for all tasks, but a set of specialized agents, each optimized for different parts of the GTM motion.

• Inbound AI SDRs: These agents handle leads from demo forms, chats, and website visits. They qualify them instantly and route them to the right rep.
   
• Intent-Based Outreach Agents: Integrated with tools like Clearbit, Factors, or LeadFeeder, these agents detect when a target account is showing interest and initiate timely, relevant outreach. 
   
• Deal Revival Agents: Old opportunities in the CRM are revisited, rewritten, and reactivated, ensuring no lead falls through the cracks.

These aren’t templates with variables. Each message is generated using Luru’s domain-trained models that understand the context, ICP, and recent activity.

How the Technology Has Changed

The biggest enabler of this shift is better AI models and smarter deployment.

Thanks to rapid improvements in large language models, AI SDRs can now reason, personalize, and write with tone and structure that feel human. Luru has trained its models on thousands of successful B2B outreach conversations to tune them for GTM use cases.

“Our AI doesn’t just generate text. It understands the difference between a warm inbound lead, a dormant account, and a mid-funnel buyer showing intent,” said Karthik. “That level of nuance is what unlocks real results.”

All of this is backed by a human-in-the-loop workflow to ensure every message is accurate, compliant, and contextually sound. The result is messaging that scales like automation but reads like a human wrote it.

Sales Teams Are Reorganizing Around AI

GTM teams are now rethinking their roles. Many companies using Luru are shifting reps away from repetitive tasks like prospecting and copywriting, and toward high-value work like discovery, qualification, and closing.

“AI generates the pipeline. Humans close the deals,” Karthik added. “It’s a more efficient model and one that’s proving to outperform traditional setups.”

Customers using Luru’s AI SDR platform report that 1 in 5 pipeline dollars now comes from AI-generated leads. With intent-based outreach and deal revival running in the background, reps are freed up to focus on conversations that convert.

The Future of GTM Is Agent-Led

Luru believes the future of GTM is built on agent-led automation. Not generic automation, but smart, contextual systems that are always on and always learning.

In the coming months, Luru plans to expand its agent ecosystem with more integrations, better analytics, and deeper CRM sync. The long-term goal is to make AI SDRs a dependable part of every sales team. Not as an experiment, but as a core function of modern revenue teams.

About Luru

Luru is an AI-powered sales automation company helping B2B teams scale outbound without sacrificing quality. With domain-trained models, human-in-the-loop reviews, and a multi-agent architecture, Luru makes it possible to run research-backed, personalized outreach at scale.

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Gloria Grappiolo: Redefining the Art of Bridal Beauty

Italy, July 17, 2025 —  Behind every radiant bride is a beauty professional who understands that true elegance lies in authenticity. One such artist is Gloria Grappiolo, an internationally certified makeup expert who has turned her passion for enhancing natural beauty into one of Italy’s most refined bridal beauty brands.

From Publishing to Prestige

What began as a chance encounter with the beauty world during her time in publishing quickly evolved into a deep fascination. Determined to master her craft, Gloria enrolled at the prestigious MUD Academy in Milan, where she earned an international certification and began refining her timeless aesthetic—a style that emphasizes authenticity, softness, and grace.

“Beauty isn’t about masking who you are—it’s about revealing it,” Gloria explains. “Especially on your wedding day, you should feel like the most radiant version of yourself.”

A Natural Transition to Weddings

Gloria’s entry into the world of destination weddings happened serendipitously, thanks to a close friend. The experience ignited a passion for the high-stakes, emotionally rich environment of weddings—where beauty must be both photogenic and deeply personal.

Soon after, she launched her own brand, curating a handpicked team of professionals who share her commitment to quality and care. Her team includes makeup artists, hairstylists, estheticians, and nail technicians, each dedicated to delivering seamless beauty experiences tailored to each bride’s vision.

Crafting Personal Moments of Elegance

While bridal beauty remains her focus, Gloria’s talents extend to photoshoots, editorial work, and private events, where she continues to deliver bespoke services with exceptional attention to detail.

“Every look I create is an act of love—an homage to real beauty, personal beauty,” she says with pride.

Her work blends technical expertise with a heartfelt approach, making her a favorite among clients who value elegance, reliability, and a calm presence on emotionally charged days.

Luxury Beauty, Tailored to Every Bride

With a growing presence across Italy and beyond, Gloria Grappiolo continues to elevate bridal beauty, offering not just services but experiences that empower women to feel confident, luminous, and fully themselves.

Connect with Gloria Grappiolo

• Instagram: @gglow_bridalmakeup
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• Email: gglowbridalmakeup@gmail.com

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Community breakfast event sponsored by Vibrant Occasions Catering returns to support youth programs through EMpact One Foundation.

Benton, Arkansas, United States, July 17, 2025 — Vibrant Occasions Catering is proud to announce its continued sponsorship of the annual “Breakfast with an EMpact” fundraising event, hosted by The EMpact One Foundation. The community breakfast will take place on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM at First Security Bank, located at 205 W. Carpenter Street in Benton, Arkansas.

This marks another year of Vibrant Occasions Catering’s commitment to supporting local nonprofits that directly benefit the communities they serve. The breakfast fundraiser supports EMpact One Foundation’s mission to empower, motivate, and inspire individuals and communities to create positive change, with a particular focus on youth and their families.

Vibrant Occasions Catering will serve two signature breakfast options that have become community favorites:

• OMG! French Toast: Fresh brioche stuffed with mascarpone and topped with vanilla mascarpone with a touch of maple and topped with fresh strawberries and toasted coconut
• Taco Breakfast Bowl: Country-fried potatoes topped with scrambled eggs, shredded brisket, cotija cheese, and fresh pico de gallo

The EMpact One Foundation focuses on transforming the way youth impact the world through various programs and initiatives. The foundation’s mission objectives include:

• Providing access to high-quality experiences for children and families
• Building character and emotional intelligence within children
• Empowering youth through leadership training and development opportunities
• Promoting inclusivity and cultural infusion
• Supporting the physical and mental wellness of children and youth
• Advancing parent, sibling, and community support through training and resources

Through programs like the Tuition Assistance Program, EMpact One provides financial assistance to give more youth access to the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of athletic programs including gymnastics, swimming, soccer, and much more.

“At Vibrant Occasions Catering, we believe in the power of community coming together to support our youth,” said Chef Serge Krikorian. “This annual breakfast fundraiser allows us to use our culinary skills to make a meaningful impact in Saline County. When we can serve delicious food while helping provide opportunities for young people to thrive in athletics and leadership development, that’s exactly the kind of event we’re passionate about sponsoring.”

How to Participate: While pre-orders for “Breakfast with an EMpact 2025” have officially closed, community members can still participate in this important fundraiser. A limited supply of meals will be available for pick-up only on the day of the event at First Security Bank. Those unable to attend can still support the cause by donating meals through the online registration system at https://tinyurl.com/empactone, where donated meals will be shared with others in the community.

Fundraiser Information: EMpact One Foundation Email: bekka@empactone.org

Event Details: Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: First Security Bank, 205 W. Carpenter Street, Benton, AR 72015 Tickets: $12 each 

Online Orders: https://tinyurl.com/empactone

About Vibrant Occasions Catering:

Chef Serge Krikorian and his wife, Mary Krikorian, started their catering business in 2002 and have been in the family restaurant business since 1994. Having catered thousands of events over the years as Dinner’s Ready, they launched Vibrant Occasions Catering, a new name that more accurately depicts the level of food and service provided at weddings and social events. Krikorian was born in Lebanon and moved to the United States with his family as an adult entering college.  He now hails from the quaint town of Benton, Arkansas. His southern hospitality paired with his penchant for developing unique international fusion-style recipes, especially sauces, has garnered his reputation as foodies’ fan favorite in his community and now on the Youtube space for his cooking show, Cooking with the Kriks.  After years of dreaming about owning a mobile kitchen, in December 2020, Serge and Mary launched Our Mobile Kitchen with the intention of providing fresh, 5-star quality chef-prepared cuisine to patrons visiting where the mobile kitchen is parked or on site for catered weddings and social, private or corporate events.  Krikorian is an alumnus of Henderson State University where he studied business earning his Bachelor’s Degree and met his wife, Mary. He earned his MBA from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.  Serge became a restaurant entrepreneur when he purchased an old, run-down pizza parlor he and Mary revived called Sergio’s Pizza.  After a few years, they knew the restaurant business was not for them.  Mary booked their first official catering gig, much to Serge’s surprise. They began receiving more and more requests for catering luncheons and events. The catering business took over after six months and they never looked back.  They have three sons who often work in the business around their academic and career schedules, making their enterprise a family-built business. 

To explore the array of catering options offered at Vibrant Occasions, please contact:

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About the company: Vibrant Occasions is a full-service catering company based in Central Arkansas and serving weddings, corporate, nonprofit and social events throughout the state and beyond.

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SVP of Luxury & Global, Lane Sets the Standard for Innovation, Mentorship, and Market Performance

Atlanta, GA, United States, July 17, 2025 — In Atlanta’s dynamic and ever-evolving real estate market, few leaders have made a more lasting impression than Lori Lane. As President of the New Homes Division and Senior Vice President of Luxury and Global for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, Lane has helped shape the landscape of new construction and luxury marketing across the Atlanta Metro Area. Her recent recognition as a 2025 Power Player by Modern Luxury’s The Atlantan Magazine underscores a career defined by vision, collaboration, and results.

Throughout her tenure, Lane has led with both strategy and heart—balancing innovation with hands-on leadership. Under her guidance, the New Homes Division achieved record-breaking sales in 2024, supported by a high-performing team widely regarded as one of the best in the industry. Her work spans every corner of the business, from on-the-ground planning with builders to leading some of Georgia’s most successful community launches.

Lane has an incredible ability to bring people together around a shared vision, whether she’s mentoring a new agent or working with developers on a large-scale project, she brings a level of insight and commitment that sets the tone for everyone involved.

Lane’s award-winning marketing leadership has also helped redefine luxury real estate in Georgia. Since the launch of the Black and White campaign in 2015, her Luxury Collection team has seen a 402% increase in total sales volume and a 448% rise in luxury units sold—proof that strategy and creativity can drive measurable success when aligned with the right people.

While Lane is known for embracing forward-thinking technology, including early adoption of AI tools in marketing, her approach remains rooted in relationship-building and trust. From AI-enhanced video renderings to tailored content creation, her team continues to innovate in ways that keep the human experience at the center.

“Technology is a tool,” Lane often notes, “but real estate will always be about people—understanding their needs, earning their trust, and delivering on promises.”

Colleagues and peers frequently point to her leadership style as collaborative, empowering, and deeply invested in the success of others. Mentorship plays a central role in her work, with a focus on helping agents, marketers, and managers discover and elevate their strengths. Her leadership, she emphasizes, is never about standing alone at the top—it’s about rising together.

As for what defines true influence in real estate, Lane keeps it simple: delivering value, being consistent, and helping shape the future of the communities served.

Power, as she sees it, isn’t about accolades or titles. “It’s about showing up, doing the work, and making a difference—one relationship, one home, and one opportunity at a time.”

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LinkedPing introduces a new Chrome extension that lets users capture and export LinkedIn profiles directly into their CRM systems—instantly and without manual data entry.

London, England, United Kingdom, July 17, 2025 — LinkedPing, a tech startup focused on simplifying B2B lead capture, today announced the official release of its new Chrome extension, enabling professionals to export LinkedIn profiles into their CRM with a single click. This lightweight tool is set to change the way marketers, business developers, and sales teams capture and convert LinkedIn leads.

The launch responds to a growing need among professionals using LinkedIn for prospecting. Despite LinkedIn being a treasure trove of contact information and business context, manually copying and pasting profile data into CRMs remains a tedious and error-prone task. 

“Every day, professionals lose leads simply because there’s no frictionless way to move data from LinkedIn into their CRM,” said Mike Jones,  LinkedPing Founder. “With our extension, that friction disappears. You find a profile, click once, and it’s in your CRM—accurate, formatted, and ready to act on.” 

Turning LinkedIn Into a Seamless Prospecting Channel

LinkedIn remains the most popular platform for B2B networking and lead generation. Yet without a bridge between profiles and CRM systems, users either rely on expensive third-party tools or fall back on inefficient manual workflows.

LinkedPing addresses this gap with a clean, intuitive browser-based solution that integrates directly into the LinkedIn interface. Once installed, a user simply browses any LinkedIn profile and clicks the LinkedPing icon to trigger instant export to their connected CRM.

This not only eliminates the need for repetitive data entry but ensures sales and marketing teams capture every opportunity—without switching tabs or losing momentum. 

Features Designed for Busy Professionals

The LinkedPing extension was designed with simplicity and speed in mind. Key features include:

• One-Click Capture – Export any LinkedIn profile to your CRM in a single click.
• CRM Integration – Compatible with most major CRM platforms via secure API or CSV.
• Smart Data Mapping – Automatically parses and organizes profile data, including name, title, company, and location.
• Lifetime Access – Available now via a one-time purchase model.

In a landscape increasingly saturated with SaaS subscriptions, LinkedPing’s lifetime deal—available for just $79—stands out as a welcome alternative to costly monthly fees. 

Solving a Common but Costly Problem

The idea for LinkedPing was born out of frustration. B2B marketers and outbound teams frequently found themselves researching hundreds of LinkedIn profiles only to lose valuable prospects due to tracking inefficiencies.

This common breakdown—between discovery and action—is what LinkedPing set out to solve.

“People don’t need more lead lists,” Mike Jones added. “They need better follow-through. LinkedPing makes sure no one gets forgotten in a spreadsheet.”

Users who previously relied on tools like Notepad, Excel, or browser bookmarks to capture leads can now manage outreach workflows with dramatically improved speed and accuracy. 

Security and Privacy First

LinkedPing operates with strict adherence to LinkedIn’s fair-use guidelines and ensures user privacy remains protected. Data transfers are encrypted, and user credentials are never stored. The extension only activates when a user intentionally clicks to export a profile.

The company also notes that the tool is especially helpful for solopreneurs and small teams who need CRM-like functionality without investing in enterprise platforms or custom integrations. 

Ideal for Sales, Recruitment, and Agency Work

While originally built for B2B sales professionals, LinkedPing’s functionality extends to recruiters, marketing agencies, consultants, and anyone who regularly builds prospect lists via LinkedIn.

For staffing agencies, the tool can rapidly populate candidate pipelines. For growth hackers and demand-gen teams, it enables high-volume outreach without data loss. For founders wearing multiple hats, it saves hours each week by removing the most repetitive task from their prospecting process. 

Availability and Pricing

The LinkedPing Chrome extension is available now via a lifetime access deal priced at $79. This one-time fee grants permanent use of the tool and access to all future updates.

To get started, users can visit https://linkedping.com and install the extension directly from the Chrome Web Store. Setup takes under two minutes, and no technical knowledge is required. 

A Step Toward More Intelligent Prospecting

As AI and automation reshape the world of digital outreach, LinkedPing focuses on one of the most human-centered parts of the pipeline: the moment of discovery.

By creating a tool that honors that moment—by making it easy to capture and act on it—LinkedPing helps ensure that valuable leads don’t fall through the cracks.

In an era where attention spans are short and business decisions are fast, that speed and simplicity matter more than ever.

About the company: LinkedPing is owned by Beep Ventures a U.K.-based software company focused on improving lead capture efficiency through elegant, browser-based tools. Its flagship Chrome extension helps users export LinkedIn profiles directly into CRM systems, streamlining prospecting workflows and improving follow-up rates. LinkedPing was created to empower professionals to save time, reduce friction, and never lose another lead.

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Washington, United States, July 16, 2025 — “In Guizhou, ‘Cun BA’ is more than a basketball game—it represents the local people’s deep love for the sport and reflects the vibrant growth of rural culture in China.”

On July 12, during the China–US Youth Co-Creation and Sharing Session, Nathan Henry Boffenbarger, teacher and leader of the visiting US youth delegation, shared reflections on their journey in Guizhou. He praised the “Cun BA” rural basketball tournament as a cultural bridge connecting Chinese and American youth.

From July 6 to 11, 2025, the event “Passion for Cun BA, Joy in Guizhou”, co-hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee and the Guizhou Provincial Department of Education, welcomed 38 students and teachers from the United States. Their immersive tour took them to Guiyang, Anshun, Southeast and East of Guizhou. Using basketball as a medium, the group explored local life, engaged in cultural exchanges, and discovered the ecological treasures of the “Mountain Park Province” from multiple dimensions.

In the height of summer, these young “cultural ambassadors” from across the ocean came together in Guizhou to decode the vibrant spirit of youth dialogue and civilizational exchange. At Baling River Bridge—the world’s first kilometre-span bridge in a mountainous canyon, the US teens stood 370 meters above the ground on the viewing platform, exploring the interior structure and marvelling at the engineering feat of this Guizhou’s super projects.

At Huangguoshu Waterfall, dubbed the “No.1 waterfall in Asia,” the roaring current brought refreshing coolness to the visitors. In Libo’s Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, known as the “Emerald of the Earth”at 25°N latitude, lush valleys and crystal-clear waterfalls offered a glimpse of the region’s pristine karst forest, the largest of its kind at this latitude worldwide. This showcased Guizhou’s title as the “Kingdom of Karst.”

In Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the largest Miao ethnic settlement in the world, students participated in traditional crafts like batik dyeing, enjoyed a long-table banquet, and experienced the iconic “Mountain Stream Toasting” ritual. These encounters highlighted the rich cultural diversity that has earned Guizhou the nickname “Archipelago of Cultures.”

In Taipan Village, surrounded by verdant hills, an open-air “Cun BA” court became the venue for a spirited rural basketball match rooted in the “Sixth of June New Rice Festival.” The event served as a new platform for Chinese and American teens to connect.

On the sidelines, villagers cheered players on by rhythmically banging ladles against washbasins; on the court, young players dashed and leapt with passion. Here, on a mountaintop court in rural Guizhou, youth from different backgrounds found a shared language through basketball.

Culture becomes richer through exchange, and youth shines through dialogue. From world-class engineering to untouched ecological wonders, from centuries-old heritage crafts to heartfelt grassroots competitions, the arc of a basketball shot has opened a window into cultural diversity and built a new bridge of friendship between Chinese and American youth across the Pacific.

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Dwight Howard partners with Runner Runner app to launch a $20,000 global mobile gaming challenge running August 1–31, open to all players worldwide.

Orlando, Florida, United States, July 15, 2025 — NBA veteran and international basketball icon Dwight Howard has officially partnered with PlaySphere Studios to launch a global mobile gaming competition, offering a $20,000 cash prize to the top performer on the Runner Runner app during the month of August. The initiative marks Howard’s entrance into the competitive gaming space and signals an expansion of real-world incentives in mobile gameplay.

Open to players worldwide beginning August 1, 2025, the Runner Runner $20K Challenge will reward the highest-scoring user on the monthly leaderboard with a $20,000 cash prize. In addition to the top spot, surprise giveaways will be distributed to randomly selected participants ranked between #2 and #100. Contestants must complete their in-game profiles with verified information to be eligible for prizing.

Runner Runner, developed by PlaySphere Studios, is a fast-paced, multiplayer infinite runner available on iOS and Android. Since its launch in April 2024, the game has gained traction across 176 countries with a growing base of players drawn by its real-time challenges, vibrant themed environments, and tangible rewards. The August event allows players to compete across eight dynamic landscapes, including Neon Tokyo Skyline and Candyland, with leaderboards updated live.

“I’m excited to team up with Runner Runner because this game isn’t just fun — it gives back,” says Dwight Howard in an official announcement. “You don’t need to be a pro gamer. Just jump in, play, and you could win twenty racks. Let’s see who’s got what it takes.”

This collaboration underscores the rising influence of professional athletes in the gaming industry and reflects a broader trend of integrating competitive play with real-life rewards. PlaySphere Studios has previously attracted attention for its integration of digital entertainment and tangible prize systems — offering gift cards, custom avatars, and even physical deliveries to players’ homes.

Howard, who continues to engage fans both on and off the court, brings his global audience into a new realm of digital interaction. The partnership with PlaySphere signals a shared vision of expanding access, engagement, and opportunities in mobile gaming.

The Runner Runner $20K Challenge runs from August 1 to August 31, 2025. The app is available now for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Players can join the challenge at https://runner-api.playspherestudios.com/download?referralCode=f0k1LU.

For more information about PlaySphere Studios, please visit www.playspherestudios.com or follow on Instagram @PlaySphereStudios.

About Runner Runner

Runner Runner is a mobile game by PlaySphere Studios featuring fast-paced infinite runner gameplay, multiplayer modes, and real-world rewards. Available on iOS and Android, it offers daily challenges, gift cards, exclusive avatars, and physical prizes. Since launching in April 2024, it has attracted players in 176 countries and hundreds of thousands of downloads through community engagement and in-game events.

About PlaySphere Studios

PlaySphere Studios, Inc. is an Orlando-based mobile game and technology company behind the popular game Runner Runner. Launched in 2024, the studio focuses on combining immersive gameplay with real-world value through prize-driven events, multiplayer challenges, and a growing ecosystem of player engagement.

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