The series includes earned media, NewsOut press release coverage, TV commercials, outdoor billboards, and accredited investor events for comprehensive market support.

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / New to The Street, one of the longest-running business television brands broadcasting as sponsored programming on Bloomberg Television and Fox Business, today announced that Greenland Mines (NASDAQ;GRML) has signed a 12-part featured series designed to elevate its visibility across national television, digital platforms, and investor-focused channels.

The multi-part series will feature in-depth, long-form interviews with company leadership, providing a platform to communicate Greenland Mines’ business model, strategic initiatives, and market positioning to a broad audience of retail and institutional investors. Each segment will air nationwide on Bloomberg Television and Fox Business, with additional distribution across New to The Street’s expanding digital ecosystem.

As part of the agreement, Greenland Mines will receive a fully integrated media package that includes earned media placements, NewsOut video press release coverage, professionally produced TV commercials, and high-impact outdoor billboard campaigns in iconic financial districts, including Times Square, New York City. The program also includes participation in accredited investor events, offering direct engagement with a curated audience of investors and financial professionals.

"This 12-part series reflects our continued commitment to delivering meaningful exposure and narrative-driven storytelling for innovative public companies," said Vince Caruso, Co-Founder of New to The Street. "By combining national television, digital amplification, and outdoor media, we create a unified platform that ensures our clients’ stories are not only told-but seen and engaged with at scale."

Greenland Mines will also benefit from New to The Street’s powerful digital distribution network, including its flagship YouTube channel (https://youtube.com/@newtothestreettv?si=sXEzZM8rlD9o9YTz) and the NewsOut platform (https://youtube.com/@newsoutchannel?si=_lFvv3AtDo9v-t-h), which together reach over 5.4 million combined subscribers. When integrated with the In$ane Influencers platform, the total audience expands to over 6.5 million subscribers, delivering amplified visibility and sustained engagement across multiple investor touchpoints.

The series is expected to begin filming immediately, with the first broadcast scheduled in the coming weeks.

About New to The Street
New to The Street is a premier business television platform that showcases public and private companies through long-form interviews and multi-channel media distribution. Broadcasting weekly as sponsored programming on Bloomberg Television and Fox Business, the brand reaches millions of households across the United States, as well as audiences in MENA and Latin America. In addition to its television presence, New to The Street delivers integrated media solutions including earned media, digital distribution, social amplification, and outdoor advertising in key financial markets.

Media Contact:
Monica Brennan
Monica@NewtoTheStreet.com

To Be Featured / Investor Inquiries:
John@NewtoTheStreet.com

SOURCE: New to The Street

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Five streaming subscribers are trying to do what state attorneys general haven’t: stop the Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. These aren’t just long-shot legal challenges. They’re contesting media consolidation on entirely new grounds, using arguments about consumer choice, pricing power, and viewpoint diversity that the industry hasn’t had to defend in court before.

The timing connects to a broader pattern. Across streaming, marketing, and global production, the infrastructure for measuring value is being rebuilt while everyone is still using it.

Marketers are spending heavily on AI visibility tools that produce inconsistent results. YouTube is sharing creator performance data that only makes brands want metrics the platform can’t yet provide. Publishers are testing AI answer engines to keep users on their sites instead of losing them to Google.

Meanwhile, a film festival in Porto Alegre is drawing 550,000 attendees and Sony is scouting global talent pipelines, both pointing to a creative landscape that traditional metrics weren’t designed to capture.

Private Citizens Are Challenging the Paramount Merger on New Legal Grounds

Three Paramount+ subscribers and two prospective subscribers filed a private antitrust lawsuit seeking to block the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The legal mechanism matters: private antitrust claims from individual consumers bypass the regulatory process entirely, and the April 23 stockholder vote gave these plaintiffs standing they wouldn’t have had earlier.

The complaint alleges higher prices, fewer viewing options, and reduced competition. Standard antitrust language.

What’s less standard: a parallel lawsuit from another group of consumers introduces a First Amendment “viewpoint diversity” argument. That filing specifically names CNN’s potential absorption as a threat to diverse perspectives in news coverage, framing media consolidation as a constitutional issue rather than purely an economic one.

Paramount said the claims are “without merit.” Expected.

The real significance isn’t whether these suits succeed. The merger is being contested on grounds the industry hasn’t defended before: consumer harm framed as measurable loss of choice and editorial independence, going well beyond higher subscription prices.

Regulators have historically focused on market concentration and advertiser leverage. Individual consumers bringing viewpoint diversity claims suggest the pressure points have shifted.

Marketing Infrastructure Is Being Rebuilt While Campaigns Are Running

Marketers are pouring budget into AI visibility tools designed to track brand mentions in AI-generated search results and chatbot responses. The problem: the tools produce inconsistent results and there are no industry benchmarks to determine whether the data means anything.

Different platforms return wildly different visibility scores for the same brand queries, making it nearly impossible to prove ROI to stakeholders who are already skeptical. Budgets are allocated. Campaigns are live. The measurement tools being used right now may not be the ones teams rely on in 18 months, which means decisions made today are based on data that might not survive future scrutiny.

Platforms are trying to solve the problem by offering more data, but that creates its own mess.

YouTube recently started sharing detailed creator performance metrics with brands, giving advertisers insight into audience demographics, engagement patterns, and content performance they’ve wanted for years. The catch: getting access to this data makes brands want metrics YouTube can’t yet provide, like cross-platform attribution or long-term brand lift analysis.

YouTube’s move positions the platform as the answer to the marketing measurement crisis, but it also reveals how far the infrastructure still needs to go. Brands now have enough data to see what’s working on YouTube, but not enough to compare that performance against TikTok, Instagram, or traditional media buys in any meaningful way.

If you’re working in creator marketing partnerships, understanding which platforms are making which bets on measurement matters more than any single quarter’s data dump.

Publishers are building their own answer. Taboola launched an AI-powered answer engine that keeps users on publisher sites instead of sending them to Google or ChatGPT. HuffPost UK, Reach, and USA Today are already rolling it out.

That’s a different bet than YouTube’s. Taboola is wagering the future of marketing measurement runs through publisher-controlled environments where data stays on-site and attribution is clearer. YouTube is betting platforms with the most complete user graphs win. Marketers are stuck in the middle, allocating budget across systems that define success differently and report results that can’t be directly compared.

The Content Pipeline Is Expanding Beyond Traditional Markets

Fantaspoa, Latin America’s largest genre film festival, wrapped its 22nd edition with a record 550,000 attendees across in-person and online programming. That’s not a niche festival number. That’s major content market scale, rivaling established industry events.

More than 80 domestic and international titles screened over 19 days. The attendance signals that viable content markets and talent pipelines exist well outside the Hollywood-London-Toronto circuit.

For media professionals in development, acquisitions, or international co-productions, festivals like Fantaspoa are competitive advantages for finding undervalued IP and emerging creative talent before major studios scale up their scouting.

Sony’s Future Filmmaker Awards announced its 2026 shortlist, spanning fiction, non-fiction, animation, student work, and experimental formats. Shortlisted filmmakers get masterclasses and sessions at Sony Pictures Studios. It’s talent development, but also early relationship-building with directors who may deliver commercially viable projects in three to five years.

The connection between Fantaspoa’s scale and Sony’s global scouting is straightforward. The definition of a viable content market is shifting. Co-production opportunities are multiplying. The competitive landscape for creative roles is widening.

What This Means

The measurement crisis looks different depending on where you sit.

In antitrust compliance or M&A strategy, the Paramount lawsuits signal that consumer harm arguments now include viewpoint diversity and editorial independence, meaning future deal reviews will need to quantify impacts that weren’t previously considered material.

In marketing or ad sales, the AI visibility tool chaos and platform data plays mean attribution systems are interim solutions. Understanding which direction major players are moving helps you anticipate which skill sets matter when standards emerge.

For creative professionals and production teams, the global pipeline expansion is a practical advantage. The talent and IP being developed at festivals like Fantaspoa and through programs like Sony’s awards represent opportunities that traditional scouting metrics weren’t built to surface.

The through-line: the tools the industry uses to measure success are being rebuilt while campaigns are running, deals are closing, and content is being developed. The professionals who understand which bets are being placed and why will be better positioned when things stabilize.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:RSVR) ("Reservoir" or the "Company") today announced that the independent special committee (the "Special Committee") of the Company’s board of directors (the "Board") has retained Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as its financial advisor and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as its legal counsel.

The Special Committee was formed to evaluate the previously announced non-binding proposal letters the Company received from Irenic Capital Management, on the one hand, and Richmond Hill and Wesbild, on the other (together, the "Proposals").

Reservoir does not intend to comment on the Proposals unless and until it determines further disclosure is appropriate.

There can be no assurance that any definitive agreement will result from either of the Proposals or that any transaction will be consummated with Irenic, Richmond Hill, Wesbild or any other party.

ABOUT RESERVOIR

Reservoir is an independent music company based in New York City and with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, Abu Dhabi, and Mumbai. Reservoir is the first female-founded and led publicly traded independent music company in the U.S. Founded as a family-owned music publisher in 2007, Reservoir represents copyrights and master recordings including titles dating as far back as 1900 and hundreds of #1 releases worldwide. Reservoir frequently holds a Top 10 U.S. Market Share according to Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly, was twice named Publisher of the Year by Music Business Worldwide’s The A&R Awards and won Independent Publisher of the Year at the 2020 and 2022 Music Week Awards.

Reservoir also represents a multitude of recorded music through Chrysalis Records, Tommy Boy Music, and Philly Groove Records and manages artists through its ventures with Blue Raincoat Music and Big Life Management.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made in reliance on the safe harbor protections provided thereunder. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "might," "outlook," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "would" and other similar words and expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things: Reservoir’s anticipated financial condition, results of operations and performance, expected growth, plans and objectives for future operations, business prospects and market conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of management and information currently available to management. These statements are inherently subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are outside of our control and could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this press release, including the risk factors that are described in Reservoir’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025 and our other filings with the SEC available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or Reservoir’s website at www.reservoir-media.com. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made and Reservoir undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Media Contact

Reservoir Media, Inc.
Suzy Arrabito
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
sa@reservoir-media.com
www.reservoir-media.com

Investor Contact

Alpha IR Group
Jackie Marcus or Nathan Skown
RSVR@alpha-ir.com

SOURCE: Reservoir Media, Inc.

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Independent SOC 2 certification strengthens Integrated Rewards’ platform to support enterprise-scale growth across Canada’s card-linked rewards network

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / Integrated Rewards Inc., a division of EQ Inc. (TSXV:EQ) ("EQ Works" or the "Company"), the innovator behind Canada’s leading card-linked rewards solution, today announced it has achieved SOC 2 compliance following a rigorous independent audit. This certification confirms that Integrated Rewards’ systems and controls are designed to protect sensitive financial and transactional data across its platform and positions the Company to meet the stringent security requirements of enterprise partners and financial institutions.

This milestone strengthens EQ Works’ relationships with its existing financial services partners by reinforcing confidence in the Company’s security and compliance capabilities. It also positions the Company to pursue opportunities within Canada’s financial services sector, where SOC 2 compliance is increasingly a prerequisite for partnership. While future commercial outcomes will depend on market conditions and counterparties’ requirements, this certification supports EQ Works’ ability to expand its partner network and scale its platform, in line with the Company’s strategy to grow recurring revenue and deepen long-term relationships.

SOC 2 certification, established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), ensures that organizations handling customer data maintain robust controls around security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. For platforms like Integrated Rewards that handle sensitive financial and transactional data, certification provides independently verified assurance that systems and controls meet rigorous industry requirements.

"Our partners rely on Integrated Rewards to manage sensitive financial and transactional data on their behalf," said Adrian Ramirez, Vice President of Integrated Rewards. "Achieving SOC 2 compliance strengthens their confidence in the security and reliability of our platform and supports our ability to deliver consistent, enterprise-grade performance."

"Building a platform that enterprise partners and financial institutions can trust requires independently verified controls and infrastructure that meet the highest standards," said Jack Chung, Chief Technology Officer of EQ Works. "SOC 2 compliance is the result of years of deliberate investment in our security architecture and validates that Integrated Rewards is built to operate at enterprise scale."

As Integrated Rewards continues to expand its network of merchants, financial institutions, and publisher partners across Canada, SOC 2 compliance reinforces the security foundation that enterprise partners require and supports the continued growth of EQ’s card-linked rewards business. EQ Works remains focused on scaling Integrated Rewards, deepening partner relationships, and growing its recurring revenue base.

Convertible Debt Financing

As part of the Company’s strategy to scale its platform and deepen its capabilities for financial services partners, the Company has closed a non-brokered private placement of 1,130 units of the Company (each, a "Unit") at a price of $1,000 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,130,000 (the "Offering"). Each Unit consists of: (i) one 15% secured convertible debenture of the Company (each, a "Debenture") in the principal amount of $1,000; and (ii) 1,000 common share purchase warrants (each, a "Warrant").

The Debentures bear interest at a rate of 15% per annum from the closing date of April 29¸ 2026 with all accrued and unpaid interest payable in full on April 29, 2027 (the "Maturity Date"). The interest obligation may be satisfied either in cash or in common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares"), at the option of the Debenture holder. The Debentures are secured by a general security agreement over all present and after-acquired property of the Company, subordinated to the Company’s existing secured lenders.

At the option of the holder, the outstanding principal amount of each Debenture, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may be converted into Common Shares at a conversion price of $0.95 per Common Share, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the Maturity Date. In addition, a holder of Debentures may, at its option, elect that the outstanding amount of the Debentures held by it at the Maturity Date (including the principal amount together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon less any tax required by law to be deducted) be satisfied through the issuance of Common Shares at a price per Common Share equal to the Market Price (as defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange).

Each Warrant is exercisable immediately and entitles the holder to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $1.00 per Common Share until the Maturity Date.

Pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"), the Offering constitutes a "related party transaction" as insiders of the Company subscribed for a total of 280 Units for gross proceeds of $280,000. The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority approval requirements of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the Debentures, nor the consideration paid, exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization, in accordance with Sections 5.5 and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101. The Company did not file a material change report more than 21 days before the closing of the Offering as the details of the related parties’ participation in the Offering had not been settled.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid a finder’s fee to eligible arm’s length parties in respect of certain subscriptions. The finder’s fee consisted of cash commissions of $22,500 and the issuance of an aggregate of 22,500 finder’s warrants (each, a "Finder’s Warrant"). Each Finder’s Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of $1.00 per Common Share for a period of 12 months from the date of issuance.

The net proceeds of the Offering are expected to be used for business development activities, sales team expansion, technology infrastructure development, and general working capital purposes.

A copy of the debenture indenture governing the Debentures will be filed by the Company on its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

All securities issued and sold under the Offering will be subject to a hold period expiring four months and one day from their date of issuance. Completion of the Offering and the payment of any finders’ fees remain subject to the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The securities offered pursuant to the Offering have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or any applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful."

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates, and opinions of management on the date the statements are made and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the risks faced by the Company, including those described in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates, or opinions, or other factors, should change, except as required by applicable law.

About Integrated Rewards

Integrated Rewards (www.integratedrewards.ca) a division of EQ Inc., delivers end-to-end technology and strategy for custom rewards programs. As Canada’s largest network of card-linked offers, Integrated Rewards connects merchants, financial institutions, and publishers to drive engagement, acquisition, and incremental revenue. Its proprietary card-linking infrastructure powers several leading cashback rewards platforms across Canada, including Paymi, Save.ca Cashback Rewards, CST Rewards, and others.

About EQ Works

EQ Works (www.eqworks.com) enables businesses to understand, predict, and influence customer behaviour. Using proprietary data assets, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence, EQ Works creates actionable intelligence for businesses to attract, retain, and grow the customers that matter most. The Company’s proprietary ClearLake SaaS platform delivers audience intelligence, real estate site selection, and operator performance capabilities, while its data-driven media solutions help Canadian organizations influence and engage their most valuable audiences to create measurable business outcomes.

Investor & Media Contact

EQ Inc.
Michael Kahn, Chief Financial Officer
press@eqworks.com
2 Bloor Street West, Suite 700 | Toronto, Ontario | M4W 3E2
Phone number: (416) 560-3193

SOURCE: EQ Inc.

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Team members E’Risha Curry, Judy Margolis, and President Amy Hall recognized for excellence, leadership, and impact

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / The Barber Shop Marketing, a leading full-service advertising agency in North Texas, is celebrating a standout night at the 2026 Awards of Excellence Gala hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media, receiving top individual honors that underscore the agency’s commitment to excellence, mentorship, and innovation in the marketing and media industry.

The Dallas-based agency was recognized across multiple categories, highlighting the strength of its leadership team and the culture that continues to drive its growth and industry influence.

E’Risha Curry Named Agency Unsung Hero

E’Risha Curry was honored as Agency Unsung Hero, a recognition reserved for individuals whose behind-the-scenes contributions are critical to an organization’s success. Known for her unwavering dedication, collaborative spirit, and ability to elevate every project she touches, Curry plays a vital role in ensuring seamless execution across campaigns. Her recognition reflects the often-unseen leadership that fuels The Barber Shop Marketing’s client success and internal cohesion.

Judy Margolis Recognized as Agency Media Director

Veteran media leader Judy Margolis was awarded Agency Media Director, celebrating her strategic vision and proven ability to deliver impactful, results-driven media campaigns. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape, Margolis has been instrumental in guiding clients through an increasingly complex environment-blending traditional expertise with forward-thinking strategy. Her leadership continues to set the standard for media excellence within the agency and beyond.

Amy Hall Honored as Agency Owner and President

Amy Hall, Owner and President of The Barber Shop Marketing, received top recognition for her leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and commitment to advancing both her agency and the broader industry. Under Hall’s direction, The Barber Shop Marketing has grown into a powerhouse known for its creativity, strategic insight, and community impact. Her leadership philosophy-rooted in empowerment, mentorship, and innovation-has cultivated a culture where talent thrives and clients see meaningful, measurable results.

"This recognition is a reflection of the incredible people behind our work," said Hall. "E’Risha, Judy, and our entire team represent what makes this agency special-dedication, creativity, and a commitment to lifting each other up. We are honored to be recognized by the Alliance for Women in Media and proud to be part of a community that champions women across our industry."

The Alliance for Women in Media awards celebrate outstanding achievements by women in media, marketing, and communications, recognizing those who are shaping the future of the industry through leadership, innovation, and impact.

These honors reinforce The Barber Shop Marketing’s position as a leading force in the Dallas marketing landscape and highlight its continued investment in people, culture, and community.

About The Alliance of Women in Media (AWM):

The Alliance of Women in Media (AWM) is a national, nonprofit organization of men and women who work in media and allied fields. Founded in 1951 as American Women in Radio and Television, AWM is proud to represent men and women engaged in the creation of high-quality media and related services. AWM harnesses the promise, passion, and power of women in all forms of media to empower career development, engage in thought leadership, and drive positive change for the industry and societal progress.

About The Barber Shop Marketing:
The Barber Shop Marketing is a full-service marketing and advertising agency in Dallas with category-leading clients including Berkeys Plumbing, AC & Electrical, Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric, Yo Quiero, City of Richardson, Smith Thompson Home Security, Town of Addison, and Bill Dickason Chevrolet Buick. Their specialization includes advertising, creative, media, digital, social media, public relations, and search optimization. For more information about The Barber Shop Marketing, The Barber Shop Marketing is an award-winning, full-service marketing and advertising agency based in Dallas, Texas. Known for its strategic excellence and creative techniques, The Barber Shop partners with industry-leading clients, including Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical, Bill Dickason Chevrolet, City of Richardson, CXE, Inc., Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation, Microlife USA Inc., Town of Addison, Wade College, and WindowCraft Windows & Doors. The Barber Shop Marketing delivers a comprehensive suite of services including brand strategy, creative development, media planning and buying, digital marketing, social media management, public relations, and search engine optimization. For more information about The Barber Shop Marketing, visit www.thebarbershopmarketing.com or phone (214) 217-7177. Follow The Barber Shop Marketing on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thebarbershopmarketing or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-barber-shop-marketing

Contact: Amy Hall, amy@thebarbershopmarketing.com

SOURCE: The Barber Shop Marketing

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MILAN, IT / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / As the dynamic interplay of light and shadow along the Putuo District section of Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, known as the "Half Marathon Suzhou Creek," met the artistic atmosphere of Milan Cathedral, a spring dialogue spanning continents opened warmly as part of the "Shanghai in My Mind · Spring Shanghai" pop-up event series in Milan. On April 25, the "Putuo Day" themed event was held at a newsstand in Largo Augusto, Milan. Centered on the theme "Half Marathon Suzhou Creek · Garden of Light," the event offered local residents an immersive experience of the distinctive charm of Shanghai’s Putuo District.

Light as a Bridge: A Garden of Light in Miniature

Centered on the theme of "Garden of Light," the pop-up event blended Putuo’s cultural heritage with Milan’s artistic aesthetic, transforming the compact newsstand into four themed spaces: the Light of Development, the Light of Vitality, the Light of Warmth and the Light of Craftsmanship. Together, they created a refined and richly layered exhibition of urban aesthetics.

To learn more about Spring Shanghai and Spring Putuo, please watch the video here: https://youtu.be/196Fmmbrsio.

The Garden Walk zone conveyed the "Light of Vitality," with artificial greenery recreating the energy of the Suzhou Creek waterfront. Cultural and creative products from the "Half Marathon Suzhou Creek" collection, including sand-art magnets, liquid-motion coasters and custom scarves, added to the lively atmosphere. The Interactive Experience zone embodied the "Light of Warmth," linking stamp collecting, message sharing and film screenings to create a welcoming space where every visitor could take part in the cross-cultural exchange. The Craftsmanship Heritage zone interpreted the "Light of Craftsmanship," featuring century-old Hero pens, intangible cultural heritage bamboo weaving and pieces from the Shanghai Mint, highlighting the brilliance of Eastern craftsmanship through light and shadow. The Light and Shadow Window zone represented the "Light of Development." Warm light passed through suspended golden bookmarks, casting colorful reflections across the walls and floor, echoing the stained-glass windows of Milan Cathedral.

At the event, local residents and visitors posed for photos with light-and-shadow bookmarks, wrote heartfelt messages on postcards, and captured joyful moments with instant cameras. They collected commemorative stamps as keepsakes, experienced the elegance of Eastern writing with Hero pens, and watched the VR film "HI, This Is Half Marathon Suzhou Creek" for an immersive introduction to Putuo. The pop-up event transcended barriers of language and distance, bringing the urban charm of Putuo to people in Milan through experiences that were tangible, engaging and memorable.

Spring Echoes: Suzhou Creek’s Story Continues in Light

The "Spring Shanghai" themed pop-up was not only a city showcase in Milan, but also a dialogue between two cities across Europe and Asia. To extend the memory of this celebration of light, Putuo has created a "Garden of Light" themed corner at the Half Marathon Suzhou Creek Café & Cultural Creative Store, allowing cultural exchanges between the two places to continue to grow.

Inside the store, white magnolias and azaleas feature throughout the décor, symbolizing friendship and dialogue between the two cities. Decorative decals inspired by the stained-glass windows of Milan Cathedral cast colorful patterns of light across the floor, creating an aesthetic connection between Shanghai and Milan. Messages from visitors collected during the Milan event, handwritten postcards and instant photos will be displayed in artistic installations, including a corridor of greetings and a light-and-shadow photo wall reflecting a blend of Chinese and Italian culture. Limited-edition light-and-shadow bookmarks and other themed merchandise will also be introduced, while messages written by Shanghai residents in response will be compiled into a collection, creating a two-way bond of mutual goodwill.

From Milan to Suzhou Creek, Putuo used light as a bridge to continue the friendship between China and Italy across the two cities, while enabling more people to see and understand the story of "Half Marathon Suzhou Creek."

Vibrant Putuo: Half Marathon Suzhou Creek in Full Flow

Putuo District is actively participating in China’s Yangtze River Delta integration strategy. It supports the development of the Shanghai-Nanjing Industrial Innovation Belt, advances the "one belt, one core, one city" framework, and promotes a vision of a coordinated innovation zone and a high-quality Half Marathon Suzhou Creek area. A digital-driven upgrade of the bulk commodity trade supply chain is currently taking shape. Along the Suzhou Creek waterfront, ecological landscapes are increasingly being transformed into spaces for industrial development. The Zhenru sub-center is speeding up its digital transformation, combining heritage with modern urban functions and integrating cultural and commercial activity. Taopu Smart City is emerging as a hub for R&D and advanced manufacturing, as it moves toward becoming a model for integrated urban-industrial development. Together, these developments are helping drive Putuo’s high-quality growth.

Industrial growth brings urban vitality, and a vibrant city improves people’s quality of life. Building on a solid foundation of high-quality development, Putuo is shaping a livable and business-friendly district defined by energy and human warmth. It is both a hub for sports and an appealing place to live. Major events such as the Suzhou Creek Half Marathon, dragon boat races, the 10km Elite Race and the National Curling Championships showcase the district’s dynamism and competitive spirit. Daily life offers a different rhythm. TOP Central Park provides expansive green space, the RV Music Festival draws crowds with live performances, M50 Creative Park remains a center for arts and culture, and Hong Shou Fang blends Shanghai-style charm with the atmosphere of neighborhood street life. Putuo is working to build a district-wide "15-minute community living circle," giving residents convenient access to education, healthcare, eldercare and retail services. It is advancing child-friendly urban development, expanding the silver economy to better serve seniors, and creating homes and support services for the city’s builders and frontline workers. Through these efforts, openness, inclusiveness and warmth have become defining features of the district.

About Yicai Global

Launched in August 2016, Yicai Global is the English-language news service of Yicai Media Group, the financial news arm of Shanghai Media Group, which is one of China’s largest state-owned media conglomerates. Focused primarily on China’s business world, Yicai Global is dedicated to provide reliable and insightful information and analysis of the economy, finance, tech, startups, and entrepreneurs.

Media Contact

Contact Person: Xiaoya Li
Email: lixiaoya@yicai.com

SOURCE: Yicai Media Group

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / New to The Street, one of the longest-running business television brands, today announced the nationwide broadcast of Show #748 airing Saturday, May 2 at 6:30 PM EST on Bloomberg Television as sponsored programming, with simultaneous distribution across the United States, MENA, and Latin America.

This week’s program delivers a high-impact lineup of executive interviews, Spotlight TV Commercials, and growth-stage company features spanning biotechnology, insurtech, real estate, AI, cybersecurity, and next-generation infrastructure-reinforcing New to The Street’s position as a premier platform for long-form investor storytelling and market visibility.

Featured Executive Interviews

• Roadzen (NASDAQ:RDZN) – Founder and CEO highlights a newly secured $10 million, 3-5 year contract with a leading Indian insurer, enabled by the strategic acquisition of Vehicle Care. The platform now supports end-to-end claims processing within 48 hours, while expansion in the UK market gains traction through new enterprise agreements.

• IGC Pharma (NYSE American:IGC) – CEO provides an update on its KLMA clinical trial, now 80% enrolled, targeting agitation in Alzheimer’s patients. The therapy aims to reduce aggressive behaviors with a potentially safer and faster-acting profile than traditional antipsychotics.

• NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP) – CEO discusses the impact of recent federal initiatives accelerating treatments for serious mental illness, and the company’s work with ketamine-based therapies for severe depression and suicidal ideation, with an anticipated FDA decision expected summer 2026.

• Real Estate Strategy Segment (Jessica Nazario) – Insights into high-growth markets in Florida and Puerto Rico, including the advantages of Act 60 tax incentives, which offer substantial benefits to investors establishing residency for at least 183 days annually.

• Medicus Pharma (NASDAQ:MDCX) – CEO outlines the development of Skinject, a non-invasive treatment for basal cell carcinoma, utilizing dissolvable microneedle arrays to deliver targeted chemotherapy, achieving a 73% clearance rate in Phase 2 studies.

Spotlight TV Commercials

Integrated throughout the broadcast, New to The Street’s Spotlight TV Commercials deliver high-frequency brand visibility and investor awareness for emerging growth companies:

• Synergy CHC (NASDAQ:SNYR) – Launching Focus Factor Energy Drinks, expanding into a new high-growth consumer category.

• CISO Global (NASDAQ:CISO) – Introducing warranty-backed cybersecurity solutions for enterprise protection.

• Virtuix (NASDAQ:VTIX) – Showcasing VR military simulation technology for mission rehearsal and training.

• Datavault AI (NASDAQ:DVLT) – Highlighting AI + blockchain-powered data monetization tools.

• YY Group Holding (NASDAQ:YYGH) – Promoting scalable on-demand staffing and facilities management solutions across global markets.

A Platform Built for Visibility and Scale

New to The Street continues to redefine how public and private companies communicate their value propositions by combining:

• National television distribution on Bloomberg and Fox Business

• Integrated Spotlight TV Commercials with high-frequency rotation

• Massive digital reach across 5M+ YouTube subscribers (NTTS + NewsOut)

• Earned media placements across ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates

• Iconic outdoor billboard dominance in Times Square and NYC Financial District

By integrating long-form interviews with commercial frequency and global distribution, the platform ensures that company narratives are not only produced-but seen, understood, and acted upon by investors worldwide.

Media Contact:
Monica Brennan
Monica@NewtoTheStreet.com

SOURCE: New to The Street

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 1, 2026 / New to The Street ("NTTS"), one of the fastest-growing financial media platforms globally, today announced a series of milestone achievements, including record-breaking performance across its digital channels, continued client re-signings, and a significant expansion of its iconic billboard footprint in Times Square, New York City.

For the third consecutive month, New to The Street has exceeded internal performance benchmarks, driven by sustained audience growth and engagement. The platform recorded over 100,000 watchtime hours across its YouTube ecosystem, led by its flagship New to The Street TV channel, further reinforcing its position as one of the most influential digital platforms in the business and financial media space.

The Company also reported a strong increase in client re-signings, reflecting growing demand for its integrated media model, which combines long-form television interviews, national broadcasts as sponsored programming on Bloomberg and Fox Business, digital distribution, and outdoor advertising. This continued client retention underscores the effectiveness of New to The Street’s "Predictable Media ^™" approach, aligning long-term visibility with shareholder engagement.

In parallel, New to The Street has expanded its out-of-home advertising portfolio through its affiliated media operations, adding additional high-impact placements across Times Square and the New York City Financial District. These premium billboard assets deliver millions of monthly impressions and further amplify client exposure to institutional investors, market participants, and global audiences.

"Our growth is a direct result of delivering consistent, measurable exposure for our clients," said Vince Caruso, Co-Founder of New to The Street. "Breaking records three months in a row, combined with strong client retention and expanded billboard dominance, demonstrates the power of our platform to not only tell the story-but to ensure it reaches the right audience at scale."

New to The Street continues to scale its integrated media ecosystem across television, digital, social, and outdoor channels, positioning the platform for sustained growth throughout 2026.

About New to The Street
New to The Street is a premier financial media brand delivering long-form interviews, national television broadcasts as sponsored programming on Bloomberg and Fox Business, and one of the largest YouTube audiences in the business space. The platform combines television, digital, social media, and outdoor advertising to provide companies with unmatched visibility and investor engagement.

Media Contact:
Monica Brennan
New to The Street
Monica@NewtoTheStreet.com

SOURCE: New to The Street

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire