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Hi-Chew goes bigger and better with hit social media campaign

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SYDNEY, Nov. 4, 2020 — Social media are the name of the game when marketing to young people, and Hi-Chew seems to have hit the jackpot with its new digital campaign.

A trial consumer competition in October, focused on Instagram and Facebook, achieved a total reach of more than 140,000 members of the target audience, with an equivalent number of video views and nearly 1,000 likes.

"We’re really happy about the success of this campaign," said Terry Kawabe, the Managing Director of Morinaga Asia Pacific Co., which distributes Hi-Chew.  "Young people are fascinated by our fruit chew.  They know it’s been a hit around the world."

Based on the initial competition’s popularity, Hi-Chew (Japan’s selling soft candy) is expanding the campaign in November and December.  It will run in both Australia and New Zealand, with the next competition set for November 9–13.

In October, social media viewers guessed how many pieces of Hi-Chew were in a jack-o’-lantern.  For November, Hi-Chew fans will have to guess the number of pieces in a giant vintage bathtub. Winners will receive an entire tub’s worth of candy!

"’Fortune Flavours the Bold’ is the theme that drives Hi-Chews," said Cec Parnell, Creative Director of Sponge, the lead advertising agency in Sydney.  "And these competitions are big, bold and full of flavour."

There will be a third event in December, just in time for Christmas.

In Australia, Hi-Chew has been ranged at selected Coles stores nationwide. In New Zealand, the brand is sold at various retailers nationwide, including Pak ‘n Save and New World.

"Consumer interest and sales continue to grow," said Anthony King, Managing Director of Australian distributor Grocery Corporation.  "We expect that trend to continue, as Morinaga continues to invest in marketing programs."

Packaging includes peg bags with mixed flavours (100g Original Mix, 100g Tropical Mix, 90g Sweet & Sour) and sticks in four different flavours (Strawberry, Grape, Green Apple, Mango).

Hi-Chew was created in 1975 by Morinaga & Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s "Big 4" confectionery companies. The fruit chews have been offered in more than 170 flavours, and achieved sales success worldwide.

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SSG Opens Toronto, CA Office To Accommodate Unprecedented Growth In North America Region

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The global B2B demand gen leaders will bring innovative, data-driven marketing solutions to Canadian B2B clients delivered by a local support team in their third office opening this year.

DENVER and TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2020 — Selling Simplified Group, Inc. (SSG) announced today the opening of their Toronto, CA location as North American business burgeons for the company. Amid record-breaking growth in 2020, the new location marks the third for SSG this year globally and strengthens their hold in the North American market.

Global B2B demand gen leaders Selling Simplified will bring innovative, data-driven marketing solutions to Canadian B2B clients delivered by a local support team in Toronto in their third office opening this year.
Global B2B demand gen leaders Selling Simplified will bring innovative, data-driven marketing solutions to Canadian B2B clients delivered by a local support team in Toronto in their third office opening this year.

SSG, a global B2B demand generation company and controller of over 165M B2B records, develops proprietary technology aimed at facilitating and analyzing digital marketing efforts for their clients globally. Headquartered in Denver, CO, SSG holds 12 offices globally. This newest location is their second in North America.

Jag Sidhu, COO and co-founder, said of the opening, "Despite unprecedented global circumstances, 2020 has been our strongest year yet as marketers turn to digitally advanced companies like ours to stabilize and grow their pipeline in a volatile market. 

"Our strategic move into Toronto helps us better serve our growing North America client base with the utmost dedication to customer service, while allowing us to further diversify and disperse our operational and creative capacity."

Following a proven success model, SSG will fully staff their Toronto location with sales, customer success, data, operational, and creative specialists best suited to understanding regional client needs and data regulations while delivering quality, competitive products.

"Visionayr, our complete marketing solution with matched intent recognition technology and branded content hub, has been a differentiator both to our product portfolio and to our clients," continued Sidhu. "Paired with our first-party data and programmatic solutions, we are confident that the Canadian B2B market will be quick to rely on us as their de facto partner in innovative demand generation solutions."

SSG’s Visionayr solution and newly-released Integrated Programmatic offerings will be available to Canadian clients immediately, both backed by records and intelligence from their B2B marketing database which includes 6.4 million Canadian B2B records. 

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Rokt closes US$80M Series D investment round as COVID-19 drives significant demand in e-commerce

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The tech leader sees a 42% increase in valuation in 2020, to more than US$450M

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2020 — Rokt, the global leader in e-commerce technology, today announced an investment of US$80M. The capital will help accelerate research & development and support the expansion of its client base into new verticals and geographies as Rokt continues to make e-commerce smarter, faster, and better.

The funding round was led by Rokt’s largest institutional shareholder TDM Growth Partners, and supported by other existing investors including Square Peg. In just this year alone, Rokt’s valuation has increased 42% to more than US$450M.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the foundations of corporations and startups alike, it has also created a strong market demand for e-commerce and in turn, for Rokt. Limited in-person shopping and rapidly changing consumer spending habits have led companies in all categories to accelerate their digital transformation, and e-commerce has deepened its foothold in daily lives.

"With the industry facing COVID-related challenges, brands need alternative revenue sources and acquisition channels," said CEO, Bruce Buchanan. "Rokt continues to be laser-focused on bringing value to the hundreds of e-commerce companies that rely on our technology to deliver top- and bottom line results, and will continue to drive innovation and deliver results that the market desperately needs," Bruce continued, "We are delighted for the investment and strategic guidance from our shareholders and look forward to continuing to deliver on our mission." 

"Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting uncertainty, we still have high conviction in market leading technology companies. Rokt is certainly one of these businesses. We are thrilled to increase our investment in Rokt and continue our partnership with Bruce and the business," said TDM partner, Tom Cowan.

The additional funding sets up a strong foundation for continued rapid growth of Rokt. Rokt closed their US$48M Series C investment round less than a year ago. Recently, they have invested in strengthening their leadership team, hiring an SVP of Marketing, a new Chief Technology Officer, and 3 additional executive appointments in the last 4 months. Their world-class technology was also recognized by the MarTech Breakthrough awards as the Best Use of AI in MarTech.

For more information about the companies, visit Rokt, TDM Growth Partners, and Square Peg.

ABOUT ROKT

Rokt is the global leader in e-commerce technology, powering the Transaction Moment™ of best-in-class companies including Expedia, Live Nation, Groupon, Staples, Lands’ End, Fanatics, GoDaddy, Vistaprint, and HelloFresh. Rokt’s mission: To make e-commerce smarter, faster, and better.

Through its proprietary technology, Rokt enables its e-commerce clients to increase brand engagement and unlock new revenues in the Transaction Moment™, allowing them to stay ahead of their competition while delivering a superior and individualized experience for each customer.

Founded in Sydney, the company now operates in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Japan. Learn more at rokt.com. 

ABOUT TDM. GROWTH PARTNERS

TDM Growth Partners is a global investment firm with offices currently in Sydney and New York.

TDM invests in fast growing companies run by passionate management teams. Our unique and flexible mandate allows us to invest in public and private companies globally.

TDM operates on long-term time horizons, and a commitment to help build businesses we’re proud of. We have a highly focused approach to investing, with a portfolio of no more than 15 investments globally. TDM has the ability to deploy capital up to $150 million per investment. https://www.tdmgrowthpartners.com/

ABOUT SQUARE PEG

Square Peg is a venture capital firm on a mission to empower exceptional founders. It invests in technology companies across Australia, Israel and Southeast Asia with a focus on Series A and B. Square Peg is investing out of its US$235 million 2018 fund and manages US$1 billion in capital commitments.
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Rokt team virtually celebrates closing their Series D investment round amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Rokt team virtually celebrates closing their Series D investment round amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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Bitauto Announces Shareholders’ Approval of Merger Agreement

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BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2020 — Bitauto Holdings Limited ("Bitauto" or the "Company") (NYSE: BITA), a leading provider of internet content & marketing services, and transaction services for China’s automotive industry, today announced that at an extraordinary general meeting held today, the Company’s shareholders voted in favor of (i) the proposal to authorize and approve the previously announced agreement and plan of merger, dated as of June 12, 2020 (the "Merger Agreement"), by the Company, Yiche Holding Limited ("Parent"), and Yiche Mergersub Limited ("Merger Sub"), pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving company and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Parent (the "Merger"), (ii) the plan of merger required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands (the "Plan of Merger"), and (iii) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Plan of Merger, including the Merger.

Approximately 88.9% of the Company’s total ordinary shares outstanding as of the close of business in the Cayman Islands on the share record date of October 9, 2020 voted in person or by proxy at the extraordinary general meeting. Each shareholder has one vote for each ordinary share. Of the ordinary shares voted at the meeting, approximately 99.9% voted in favor of the Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger.

Completion of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement. The Company will work with the other parties to the Merger Agreement towards satisfying the closing conditions and complete the Merger in a timely manner. If and when completed, the Company will become a private company and its American depositary shares will no longer be listed or traded on any stock exchange.

About Bitauto Holdings Limited

Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE: BITA) is a leading provider of internet content & marketing services, and transaction services for China’s automotive industry. Bitauto’s business consists of three segments: advertising and subscription business, transaction services business and digital marketing solutions business.

Bitauto’s advertising and subscription business provides a variety of advertising services to automakers through the bitauto.com website and corresponding mobile apps which provide consumers with up-to-date automobile pricing and promotional information, specifications, reviews and consumer feedback. Bitauto also provides transaction-focused online advertisements and services for promotional activities to its business partners, including automakers, automobile dealers, auto finance partners and insurance companies. Bitauto offers subscription services via its SaaS platform, which provides web-based and mobile-based integrated digital marketing solutions to new car automobile dealers in China. The SaaS platform enables automobile dealer subscribers to create their own online showrooms, list pricing and promotional information, provide automobile dealer contact information, place advertisements and manage customer relationships to help them reach a broad set of purchase-minded customers and effectively market their automobiles to consumers online.

Bitauto’s transaction services business is primarily conducted by its controlled subsidiary, Yixin Group Limited (SEHK: 2858), a leading online automobile finance transaction platform in China, which provides transaction platform services as well as self-operated financing services.

Bitauto’s digital marketing solutions business provides automakers with one-stop digital marketing solutions, including website creation and maintenance, online public relations, online marketing campaigns, advertising agent services, big data applications and digital image creation.

For more information, please visit ir.bitauto.com.  

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This press release contains statements that express the Company’s current opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "if," "will," "expected" and similar statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include: uncertainties as to how the Company’s shareholders will vote at the meeting of shareholders; the possibility that competing offers will be made; the possibility that financing may not be available; the possibility that various closing conditions for the transaction may not be satisfied or waived; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed with the SEC by the Company, as well as the Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement and the proxy statement filed by the Company. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date of this press release. You should not rely upon these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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CNN and Hyundai Motor Company embark on a new campaign exploring innovations in transport and mobility

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HONG KONG, Oct. 23, 2020 — CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) are partnering on a cross-platform campaign that explores how innovation will change the way we will live in the future. In this exclusive global partnership, CNN will deliver a creative mix of advertising, branded content and sponsorship solutions to bring to life Hyundai’s vision on human-centred mobility through stories that will engage and inspire CNN global audiences. CNNIC will power this campaign with the latest data technology and targeting tools to reach Hyundai’s core audiences including electric car owners and young families with children.

CNN and Hyundai Motor Company embark on a new campaign exploring innovations in transport and mobility
CNN and Hyundai Motor Company embark on a new campaign exploring innovations in transport and mobility

The campaign’s branded content component includes three films produced by CNNIC’s global brand studio Create that will convey Hyundai’s messages around the new paradigm of electric. With a cinematic documentary approach, the films discover new possibilities in life and follow individuals’ journeys with curiosity and exploration in mind.

The partnership also includes Hyundai’s exclusive sponsorship of two editorial initiatives ‘Saved by The Future’ and ‘Time Transformed’. Launching across CNN International TV, digital and social platforms, the series explores transport and mobility innovations set to transform our cities, economies and societies in the next ten years. ‘Saved by The Future’ is hosted by TV presenter Nicki Shields and airs from October to December. ‘Time Transformed’ is a special series where CNN meets thought leaders of renewable energy, green mobility, intelligent design, business and urban planning.

"Building on CNN’s long-held belief in and coverage of the power of technology and innovation, we are delighted to embark on this journey of hope, inspiration and ingenuity together with Hyundai Motor Company. Our premium storytelling and deep insight into stories that engage with global viewers has enabled us to create fascinating content about new mobility technologies which encourages and inspires our audiences for a better future," said Rob Bradley, Senior Vice President, CNN International Commercial.

"Collaborating with CNN International Commercial will be an exciting opportunity for Hyundai Motor to share a glimpse into the future of mobility as we envision it," said Wonhong Cho, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Hyundai Motor Company. "Through this campaign, we will highlight new possibilities in life as well as the benefits of electrified mobility with IONIQ – our dedicated electric vehicle lineup brand."

About CNN International Commercial

CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) is responsible for the business operations of CNN’s properties outside of the United States. All commercial activities for brands such as CNN International, CNN en Español, CNN Arabic, CNN Style and CNN Business are aligned within the division. This encompasses the advertising sales, sponsorship partnerships, commercial content development, content sales, brand licensing, distribution and out-of-home operations, business development and marketing for the world’s leading international news provider. CNNIC is a recognised industry leader in international advertising sales and its use of award-winning commercial content, produced through its Create unit and driven by its advanced data usage and digital capabilities, has resulted in strong and enduring partnerships with many of the world’s most recognised brands. Its Content Sales and Licensing unit has relationships with more than 1,000 affiliates ranging from licensing the CNN brand through to content supply contracts as well as offering consultancy services. CNNIC has offices across the world, with key hubs in London, Hong Kong and Miami. For more information visit http://commercial.cnn.com

About Hyundai Motor Company

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company offers a range of world-class vehicles and mobility services in more than 200 countries. Hyundai Motor sold more than 4.4 million vehicles globally in 2019, and currently employs some 120,000 personnel worldwide. The company is enhancing its product lineup with vehicles designed to help usher in a more sustainable future, while offering innovative solutions to real-world mobility challenges. Through the process Hyundai aims to facilitate ‘Progress for Humanity’ with smart mobility solutions that vitalize connections between people and provide quality time to its customers. More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at: http://worldwide.hyundai.com or http://globalpr.hyundai.com Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader.

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iClick Interactive Deepens Commitment to Smart Retail Leadership through Expanded Stake in Changyi

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Enhanced collaboration to further accelerate development of iClick’s Enterprise and Marketing Cloud Platform

HONG KONG, Oct. 12, 2020 — iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ICLK), an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider in China, today announced that it has increased its controlling interest in Changyi (Shanghai) Information Technology Co., Ltd ("Changyi"), a leading independent software vendor ("ISV") in China which provides intelligent retail and CRM solutions, through which iClick has further enhanced its data-driven Enterprise Solutions business.

iClick’s increased ownership and new investment funding enables continual strategic alignment and business growth between the two companies, combining Changyi’s expertise in social e-commerce solutions and iClick’s superior data analytics capabilities, as well as their client bases and resources. iClick is confident that its Enterprise and Marketing Cloud Platform offers leading integrated consumer full-cycle solutions to help brands quickly adapt to rapid market changes and make smart and efficient operational decisions, especially as the trend towards digitalization has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. With its commitment in providing tailored digitalization services to brand customers, iClick will integrate and launch products on four key platforms – Programmatic Marketing Platform, Consumer Experience Platform, Social Commerce Platform, and Consumer Lifecycle Data Management Platform – which empower clients to boost sales from different combinations of product lines.

Building on its success in the China market, iClick also anticipates the synergies generated from its increased stake in Changyi will help it expand into the regional market as well, especially the ASEAN market where the Company has already formed strategic partnerships with top local partners.

"Our clients are continually looking for ways to increase operational and marketing efficiencies as they tackle the challenges of doing business in China and the region," said Jian "T.J." Tang, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of iClick. "Through expanding our stake in Changyi, we will be better positioned to continually enhance our existing Enterprise SaaS solutions and advanced omni-channel automated marketing data services allowing us to effectively address the demand that we are seeing."

T.J. continued, "iClick’s Enterprise Solutions offering has generated strong demand for clients targeting the China market, and we are very optimistic about its prospects in the ASEAN market, where we already have signed on leading local partners. Looking ahead, we would like to reiterate our commitment and relentless efforts towards developing our Enterprise and Marketing Cloud Platform. With the resources from our recent financing activities, we will speed up our investment organically in both R&D and inorganically in exploring M&A opportunities to support rapid regional growth."

About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) is an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider that connects worldwide marketers with audiences in China. Built on cutting-edge technologies, our proprietary platform possesses omni-channel marketing capabilities and fulfils various marketing objectives in a data-driven and automated manner, helping both international and domestic marketers reach their target audiences in China. Headquartered in Hong Kong, iClick was established in 2009 and is currently operating in ten locations worldwide including Asia and Europe.

For more information, please visit ir.i-click.com.

About Changyi

Changyi (Shanghai) Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Changyi") is a subsidiary of iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK). It is a designated independent software vendor for Tencent’s Smart Retail, and a service provider for Tencent Cloud, Tencent’s Smart Retail, WeCom, WeChat Pay, Tencent Live and Mini Programs platforms. Based on the WeChat ecosystem, Changyi provides enterprises with smart retail solutions to serve high-net-worth consumers, helping build connections with consumers and providing data intelligence and tailored operation services. Changyi helps brands retain consumers, manage social e-commerce traffic, lock in super users, and realize growth from smart retail. In the six years since its foundation, Changyi has expanded its clients worldwide including a number of tier-1 luxury brands as well as renowned brands in retail and other sectors.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the Company’s business strategies, operations and financial performance. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s fluctuations in growth; its success in implementing its mobile and new retail strategies, including extending its solutions beyond its core online marketing business; its success in structuring a CRM & Marketing Cloud platform; relative percentage of its gross billing recognized as revenue under the gross and net models; its ability to retain existing clients or attract new ones; its ability to retain content distribution channels and negotiate favorable contractual terms; market competition, including from independent online marketing technology platforms as well as large and well-established internet companies; market acceptance of online marketing technology solutions and enterprise solutions; effectiveness of its algorithms and data engines; its ability to collect and use data from various sources; ability to integrate and realize synergies from acquisitions, investments or strategic partnership; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; and general economic conditions in China and other jurisdictions where the Company operates; and the regulatory landscape in China and other jurisdictions where the Company operates. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

In the United States:

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

Core IR

Lisa Li

Tom Caden

Phone: +86-21-3230-3931 #892

Tel: +1-516-222-2560

E-mail: ir@i-click.com

E-mail: tomc@coreir.com

 

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iClick Interactive and Tencent International Business Group Announce Strategic Collaboration on Smart Solutions in Key APAC Markets

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Both Join Hands to Co-Develop SaaS-based “Smart Retail” and “Smart Travel” Solutions, and Promote “Smart Conference” via Tencent Cloud Conference solutions

HONG KONG, Oct. 6, 2020 — iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ICLK), an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider in China, today announced that it will co-develop "Smart Retail" and "Smart Travel" SaaS solutions with Tencent International Business Group ("Tencent IBG"). The new solutions will initially be available in Hong Kong, South Korea and Thailand, followed by further expansion to additional APAC countries in the future. Moreover, iClick will also leverage its strong multinational clients’ coverage worldwide to advocate "Smart Conference" powered by Tencent Cloud Conference (TCC) solutions.

The innovative SaaS-based offerings are part of iClick’s newly developed Enterprise Solutions, integrating Tencent Cloud’s AI, chatbot and facial recognition technology to empower the rapidly-developing WeChat Mini Programs. Leveraging iClick’s unparalleled data capability with coverage of 98% of Internet users in China and pioneer experience in providing SaaS-based solutions for the retail and travel industries, as well as Tencent’s enormous ecosystem and advanced technologies, the new solution will empower brands to create more business opportunities through comprehensive consumer intelligence and help them grow in international markets more efficiently. iClick’s tailor-made SaaS solutions are particularly suited to realizing the huge market potential of the international retail and travel sectors. In these highly competitive industries, SaaS solutions provide a powerful way for overseas marketers to reach the massive number of Chinese outbound consumers and allow brands to super-charge their crucial customer loyalty programs.

As part of the strategic collaboration, iClick will also leverage its extensive customer base to provide and serve clients with smart conferencing solutions through secure and seamless Tencent Cloud Conference. Built on Tencent Cloud’s cutting-edge technology and experience gained from serving myriads of customers in the past, Tencent Cloud Conference can be widely used in business conferences, annual meetings, road shows, lectures, industry forums, among others. Through face recognition, electronic business card, simultaneous interpretation, live video and other technologies, it brings efficient organization to customers’ conference, and brings online, digital, and paperless experience.

"iClick’s new generation of intelligent SaaS solutions is a game changer for the international travel and retail industries," said Frankie Ho, President of International Business, iClick Interactive. "Working with Tencent IBG as their overseas Platinum Partner, iClick’s SaaS-based smart initiative is a testament to how we are able to generate synergies through our respective strengths. Together with our collaboration to promote ‘Smart Conference’, all these offerings will bring our clients a revolutionary new tool to strengthen brand awareness across the region, reflecting iClick’s international market expansion strategy which differentiates our competitive position compared to our peers.

"Currently available in Hong Kong, South Korea and Thailand, we are confident that this initiative will see strong market acceptance and subsequently expand to other APAC countries. This also affirms our conviction in the substantial upside potential of our Enterprise Solutions, based on our business’s scalability and cross-border capabilities. In particular, throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, we have gained recognition from clients, especially in challenging industries such as travel and retail, for proactively helping them navigate the macroeconomic uncertainties and prepare for the recovery period."

This is the first initiative iClick and Tencent have collaborated on following iClick being named Tencent IBG’s Platinum Partner, with the promise of more cooperative opportunities in the future. As part of the launch, iClick will also accelerate promotion of its Marketing Solutions in Asia as the Company continues its evolution into a fully integrated marketing and enterprise cloud platform.

About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ: ICLK) is an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider that connects worldwide marketers with audiences in China. Built on cutting-edge technologies, our proprietary platform possesses omni-channel marketing capabilities and fulfils various marketing objectives in a data-driven and automated manner, helping both international and domestic marketers reach their target audiences in China. Headquartered in Hong Kong, iClick was established in 2009 and is currently operating in ten locations worldwide including Asia and Europe.

For more information, please visit ir.i-click.com.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the Company’s business strategies, operations and financial performance. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management’s current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s fluctuations in growth; its success in implementing its mobile and new retail strategies, including extending its solutions beyond its core online marketing business; its success in structuring a CRM & Marketing Cloud platform; relative percentage of its gross billing recognized as revenue under the gross and net models; its ability to retain existing clients or attract new ones; its ability to retain content distribution channels and negotiate favorable contractual terms; market competition, including from independent online marketing technology platforms as well as large and well-established internet companies; market acceptance of online marketing technology solutions and enterprise solutions; effectiveness of its algorithms and data engines; its ability to collect and use data from various sources; ability to integrate and realize synergies from acquisitions, investments or strategic partnership; fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; and general economic conditions in China and other jurisdictions where the Company operates; and the regulatory landscape in China and other jurisdictions where the Company operates. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

In the United States:

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

Core IR

Lisa Li

John Marco

Phone: +86-21-3230-3931 #892

Tel: +1-516-222-2560

E-mail: ir@i-click.com

E-mail: johnm@coreir.com

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Rokt appoints new CTO to accelerate technological innovation in the next stage of growth

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E-commerce tech company continues to invest in strengthening the executive team with appointment of new CTO, Corey Bertram

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2020 — Rokt, the global leader in e-commerce marketing technology, has been actively expanding its leadership team – and today announced that Corey Bertram has joined the executive team as Chief Technology Officer. Bertram brings to the team deep technical experience – with a background in chaos engineering, infrastructure, and software architecture- as well as a new energy to propel Rokt into its next phase of growth.

Rokt welcomes Corey Bertram as Chief Technology Officer.
Rokt welcomes Corey Bertram as Chief Technology Officer.

Prior to Rokt, Corey oversaw Datadog’s Infrastructure & SRE teams through its extensive multi-cloud growth in its lead-up to IPO. Bertram also led the engineering division of Timshel, building the underlying platform technology for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. In his time at Netflix, Bertram oversaw the expansion of the company’s Chaos Engineering functionality as its customer base grew globally to over 75 million customers. Bertram will be responsible for inspiring and growing Rokt’s engineering team, driving forward the technical vision for the business, and delivering the world class technology Rokt has become renowned and awarded for.

CEO Bruce Buchanan commented, "We are thrilled to welcome Corey to the executive team. Corey’s true visionary mindset, combined with our suite of innovative technology, will lead our continued investments in tech and further solidify our commitment to creating world-leading solutions for e-commerce brands."

"The vision and opportunity to scale at Rokt captured my attention from the very beginning. I’m excited about solving complex issues that will help the business deliver on our core mission with transformative technology," said Bertram of his new role. He continued, "Rokt has a great culture and great culture brings great people – I’m looking forward to leading and mentoring this team of talented Engineers."

Rokt, who recently closed US$48m in their Series C investment round, continues to invest in strengthening the executive team. Bertram joins new Marketing SVP, Pascal Ehrsam, also appointed this month, as well as  3 additional executive appointments in 2020. Rokt has transformed e-commerce in over 16 countries by identifying that when customers are buying online, they expect more personalized and relevant experiences. Rokt’s proprietary technology, machine learning, and AI makes e-commerce smarter, faster, and better. By unlocking the hidden potential in every single Transaction Moment™, Rokt enables clients to deliver a more relevant customer experience and improve commercial results including meaningful uplifts in revenue. Rokt currently solves complex e-commerce challenges for global clients including Live Nation, Staples, Groupon, GoDaddy, and Expedia.

For more information on Rokt, please visit rokt.com.

ABOUT ROKT

Rokt makes e-commerce smarter, faster, and better. When customers are buying online, they expect more personalized and relevant experiences. Rokt uses real-time data and decisioning to deliver the next best action for each person in each Transaction Moment™.

Founded in Sydney, Rokt now operates in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, The Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

Our clients include Live Nation, Staples, Groupon, GoDaddy, Expedia, Vistaprint, and HelloFresh. 

Rokt unlocks the hidden potential in every single Transaction Moment™.

Learn more at rokt.com.

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Aetos Wins Two Trophies at the Global Forex Awards

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LONDON, Sept. 25, 2020 — AETOS Capital Group (AETOS) has bagged another two awards at the Global Forex Awards presentation. The well-deserved titles "Best Forex Introducing Broker Program – Global" and the "Most trusted Forex Broker – Asia" add to the trophy lists that the market leading Forex Firm has achieved over the years.

 

 

According to Global Forex, the award’s champion is for cutting-edge technology, low-cost trading, comprehensive market research tools, advanced educational programs and world-class customer service to consumer/trader business. 

AETOS’ success comes with years of expertise and ongoing contributions to the Global Forex market.

In the past year, AETOS helped to donate to the frontline hospitals in the event of the global fight against Coronavirus, greatly phrased by the Australian local community. AETOS also very proudly renewed its partnership with Sydney FC for a third consecutive AFC Champions League campaign, which has further consolidated AETOS’s influence in the Asia-Pacific market.

AETOS has been working extremely hard to enlarge its market share in Asia, particularly in South East Asia. With a huge base of clients, the recognition from clients as well as Global Forex companies will encourage AETOS to work even harder in the coming years.

With the growing trading activity and increasing client numbers over the last few years, AETOS just announced its new CRM system in 2020, AETOS’ new BizCentre. With cutting edge technology, this new system is very user-friendly, enabling clients not only easily manage own account and client base in one place, but most importantly, effortlessly expand introducing broker business.

Product wise, share CFDs were included into the products that AETOS offered. The clients are able to speculate on the price movements of public listed companies on Australian and US Stock Exchanges on top of FOREX, indices, metals and energy CFDs products.

Although (due to Covid-19) Global Forex Awards ceremony will not happen this year, the organizer will be supporting the COVID-Solidarity Response Fund for the WHO with a financial donation that would otherwise have been used to host the official award winner’s ceremony.

While accepting the two awards, Company Director Ting Ji, praised the Global Forex’s move and is very proud to be part of it. He also pointed out that the awards showed the market recognition to AETOS’ effort in the past and the company will aim even bigger and higher in the future.   

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Bitauto Holdings Limited to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

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BEIJING, Sept. 19, 2020 — Bitauto Holdings Limited ("Bitauto" or the "Company") (NYSE: BITA), a leading provider of internet content & marketing services, and transaction services for China’s automotive industry, today announced it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "EGM"), to be held on October 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. (China Standard Time), at JingAn Kerry Centre, Tower II, 46th Floor, 1539 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai 200040, China, to consider and vote on, among other things, the proposal to authorize and approve the previously announced agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement") , dated June 12, 2020, among the Company, Yiche Holding Limited ("Parent"), and Yiche Mergersub Limited, a wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), the plan of merger required to be filed with the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands (the "Plan of Merger") and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger.

According to the Merger Agreement and the Plan of Merger, at the effective time of the merger, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company and cease to exist, with the Company being the surviving company and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. If consummated, the merger would result in the Company becoming a privately held company, and its American depositary shares (each representing one Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.00004 per share) (the "ADSs") would no longer be listed or traded on the New York Stock Exchange or any other stock exchange, and the Company’s ADS program would be terminated. In addition, the Company’s ADSs and Class A ordinary shares represented by the ADSs would cease to be registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 following the consummation of the merger.

The Company’s board of directors (the "Board"), acting upon the unanimous recommendation of a committee of independent directors established by the Board, authorized and approved the execution, delivery and performance of the Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger, and recommends that the Company’s shareholders and ADS holders vote FOR, among other things, the proposal to authorize and approve the execution, delivery and performance of the Merger Agreement, the Plan of Merger and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger.

Shareholders of record at the close of business in the Cayman Islands on October 9, 2020 will be entitled to attend and vote at the EGM and any adjournment thereof. ADS holders as of the close of business in New York City on September 21, 2020 will be entitled to instruct Citibank, N.A., the ADS depositary, to vote the Class A ordinary shares represented by the ADSs at the EGM.

Additional information regarding the EGM and the Merger Agreement can be found in the transaction statement on Schedule 13E-3 and the definitive proxy statement attached as Exhibit (a)-(1) thereto, as amended, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which can be obtained, along with other filings containing information about the Company, the proposed merger and related matters, without charge, from the SEC’s website www.sec.gov. Requests for additional copies of the definitive proxy statement should be directed to Innisfree M&A Incorporated, the Company’s proxy solicitor, at +1-888-750-5834 (toll free in the United States) or +1-412-232-3651 (outside the United States).

SHAREHOLDERS AND ADS HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THESE MATERIALS AND OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, THE PROPOSED MERGER AND RELATED MATTERS.

The Company and certain of its directors and executive officers may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders with respect to the proposed Merger. Information regarding the persons who may be considered "participants" in the solicitation of proxies is set forth in the Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement relating to the proposed Merger and the definitive proxy statement attached thereto. Further information regarding persons who may be deemed participants, including any direct or indirect interests they may have, is also set forth in the definitive proxy statement.

This announcement is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities or a solicitation of any proxy, vote or approval with respect to the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall it be a substitute for any proxy statement or other filings that have been or will be made with the SEC.

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This press release contains statements that express the Company’s current opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "if," "will," "expected" and similar statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include: uncertainties as to how the Company’s shareholders will vote at the meeting of shareholders; the possibility that competing offers will be made; the possibility that financing may not be available; the possibility that various closing conditions for the transaction may not be satisfied or waived; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed with the SEC by the Company, as well as the Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement and the proxy statement filed by the Company. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date of this press release. You should not rely upon these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Bitauto Holdings Limited

Bitauto Holdings Limited (NYSE: BITA) is a leading provider of internet content & marketing services, and transaction services for China’s automotive industry. Bitauto’s business consists of three segments: advertising and subscription business, transaction services business and digital marketing solutions business.

Bitauto’s advertising and subscription business provides a variety of advertising services to automakers through the bitauto.com website and corresponding mobile apps which provide consumers with up-to-date automobile pricing and promotional information, specifications, reviews and consumer feedback. Bitauto also provides transaction-focused online advertisements and services for promotional activities to its business partners, including automakers, automobile dealers, auto finance partners and insurance companies. Bitauto offers subscription services via its SaaS platform, which provides web-based and mobile-based integrated digital marketing solutions to new car automobile dealers in China. The SaaS platform enables automobile dealer subscribers to create their own online showrooms, list pricing and promotional information, provide automobile dealer contact information, place advertisements and manage customer relationships to help them reach a broad set of purchase-minded customers and effectively market their automobiles to consumers online.

Bitauto’s transaction services business is primarily conducted by its controlled subsidiary, Yixin Group Limited (SEHK: 2858), a leading online automobile finance transaction platform in China, which provides transaction platform services as well as self-operated financing services.

Bitauto’s digital marketing solutions business provides automakers with one-stop digital marketing solutions, including website creation and maintenance, online public relations, online marketing campaigns, advertising agent services, big data applications and digital image creation.

For more information, please visit ir.bitauto.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Suki Li
Bitauto Holdings Limited
Phone: +86-10-6849-2145
ir@bitauto.com

Philip Lisio
Foote Group
Phone: +86-10-8429-9544
bitauto@thefootegroup.com

 

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