Technology

Ghost Drops returns to legacy roots with new Mail Order Marijuana (MOM) service

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1 year ago

April 20, 2023

TORONTO, April 20, 2023 /CNW/ – Ghost Drops, Canada’s Most Notorious Cannabis Brand, announces the launch of its all-new, industry altering, medical MOM portal.

Ghost Drops was born in the legacy market and gained popularity as a MOM (Mail Order Marijuana) business. The model offered direct delivery of premium cannabis to thousands of loyal customers across Canada and Ghost Drops ultimately became the leading MOM platform in the legacy market. The recent acquisition of a licensed processing facility has allowed Ghost Drops to return to its roots and offer an elevated version of the same service that made the brand infamous.

The new Ghost Drops MOM platform is unlike any other medical e-commerce site in the industry. Other sites are plagued with long wait times to receive medical documents and are flooded with mid-grade cannabis from multiple brands or sources. Ghost Drops’ MOM is the first medical portal developed to showcase a single premium brand while drastically reducing the friction medical consumers face with other providers. The new medical portal – which launches to the public today – allows consumers across the country the ability to purchase Ghost Drops online with multiple forms of payment including Apple Pay, credit cards and debit cards. With the ability to ship nationally, the MOM platform will now give thousands of supporters in provinces such as Alberta and Quebec long-awaited access to Ghost Drops products.

As a bonus, the MOM membership unlocks special member pricing on exclusive Ghost Drops products, free shipping, and increased carry limits. Members will also be registered to earn GhostDots loyalty points, which was a fan favourite from the brand’s legacy platform.

“Launching this MOM platform is the perfect move for Ghost Drops,” says Ghost Drops CEO Gene Bernaudo. “We built our brand and our cult following through MOM in the legacy market. MOM is part of our origin story. Now, having successfully transitioned to the legal market and having brought our legacy following with us, we’re in a position to return to those mail order roots.

“This is more than just a nostalgic full-circle moment for us. This is another example of Ghost Drops pushing our industry forward, offering something better for our cannabis community. While many large companies have made moves to divest from licensed assets, we continue to defy the status quo and acquired a licensed processing facility. This allows us to bring back the infamous Ghost Drops MOM platform and deliver a greater variety of products, more frequently.”

To support the launch of this non-traditional MOM program, the brand has done what it’s always done – taken a non-traditional approach with a multi-platform marketing campaign that’s sure to capture attention, titled “I’m your MOM”.

“As a team, we knew we had to market this platform in a way that’s never been seen before,” says Ghost Drops CMO Saro Manoukian. “We shot and produced entertaining infomercial-style ads in Los Angeles, redesigned the website, and created an on-brand customer service helpline. And most importantly we developed significant e-commerce infrastructure to ensure compliance was met on all levels. With the ability to now reach the consumer directly, it opens up a whole new world of opportunity for Ghost Drops to deliver an enhanced brand experience.”

To learn more about the campaign, visit www.imyourmom.com or call 1-855-IM-YOUR-M.

Ghost Drops MOM members will have access to the full suite of Ghost Drops cannabis available in retail stores, plus some exclusive member-only MOM products. At launch, the brand’s first live rosin product will be available exclusively through mail order. RosinStar, an award-winning solventless concentrate brand born in the legacy market, will be offering their Garlic Chem 1g Live Rosin. RosinStar is the latest “All-Star draft pick” to join the Ghost Drops family under the company’s The League brand house.

While the MOM platform is sure to earn new customers and accommodates a different commerce channel, Ghost Drops is not leaving retail. Recreational customers and retailers can rest easy knowing that Ghost Drops products will be available as always on the retail front. However, consumers looking for exclusive access to Ghost Drops’ new online portfolio will need to sign up for the MOM platform.

To register for Ghost Drops MOM, applicants can sign-up at www.imyourmom.com. Applications will be processed as timely as possible over the coming days and weeks. For those who already pre-registered during our soft launch, the site is now open. To browse our new exclusive cannabis and clothing drops, visit https://ghostdrops.com/collections/shop-all

About Ghost Drops

Ghost Drops is redefining cannabis in Canada. Through exclusive partnerships with award-winning breeders and cultivators, the Ghost Drops model delivers the very best in premium cannabis. Established in the pre-legal market, Ghost Drops built a loyal cult following by setting the standard of cannabis excellence. Now in the legal market, the Ghost Drops business model combines branded cannabis products and a Mail Order Marijuana (MOM) platform to deliver the most unique play the industry has ever seen.

Website: www.ghostdrops.com
Instagram: @ghostdropsofficial

Twitter: @ghostdrops

Brands and businesses interested in working with Ghost Drops and its MOM platform can contact info@ghostdrops.com.

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Technology

AIE Graduates create visual effects for Academy-nominated film

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23 mins ago

September 20, 2024

NAWI, a feature film whose visual effects were created by graduates from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE), has been officially nominated by Kenya for entry into the 97th Academy Awards in the category of Best International Feature Film. NAWI is a heartfelt story about a young girl’s journey towards empowerment and aims to shed light on a pressing issue that affects countless young women in the Turkana region of Kenya.

CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NAWI, a feature film whose visual effects were created by graduates from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE), has been officially nominated by Kenya for entry into the 97th Academy Awards in the category of Best International Feature Film. NAWI is a heartfelt story about a young girl’s journey towards empowerment and aims to shed light on a pressing issue that affects countless young women in the Turkana region of Kenya.

“The film has a very important social message to tell so it was rewarding in many ways to be able to contribute to this project. NAWI was a fantastic opportunity for our graduates to put their skills to the test on a full-length feature film,” said Tom Pugh.

AIE graduates and teachers were given the opportunity to work on the film’s visual effects through AIE’s ongoing partnership with Learning Lions, who produced the film with Film Crew & Baobab Pictures. AIE is proud to support Learning Lions non-profit mission to enable young adults in marginalised rural communities of East Africa to become digital creatives by providing game development training and technology.

The visual effects for NAWI were brought to life by AIE teachers and experienced industry professionals, Thomas Magill and Tom Pugh, who were tasked with supervising the visual effects and liaising with the film’s Directors, Apuu Mourine, Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler and Toby Schmutzler. They assembled a team of recent AIE graduates and worked out how to create the effects required to immerse audiences in Nawi’s world.

“Graduates were able to take the skills they had learnt in class and apply them to cinema-quality footage. There was even a bit of nervous excitement working with professional expectations and deadlines,” said Tom Pugh.

Thomas Magill explained that most of the work involved compositing such as fixing blemishes, removing unwanted folds in clothing, changing pages in a book and removing background actors that were in the wrong place.

“We had a river shot where there was only a sandbank, and we had to create an entire island! There were several shots filmed in a dry riverbed which required us to create floodwater. We had to draw upon various disciplines: not just digital compositing but also visual effects creation and fluid simulations,” said Thomas Magill.

Both teachers enthused that the directors were a pleasure to work with and the collaboration was smooth.

Learning Lions and AIE look forward to seeing NAWI progress through two rounds of voting by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to narrow the list of submitted films down to five nominees for the Best International Feature Film.

About Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

AIE offers practical, career-focused courses delivered by industry-experienced teachers in 3D animation, game development, visual effects and film. Since 2019 AIE has sponsored scholarships to their Certificate and Diploma programs to Learning Lions student. AIE provided laptops and is supporting with opportunities at various gaming companies around the world for paid part-time and full-time work.

https://aie.edu.au/

About Learning Lions

Learning Lions is fighting poverty with digital opportunity. Established in 2015, Learning Lions equips local youth with essential IT and media skills, and empowering them to become entrepreneurs and self-sustaining individuals. By leveraging digital services, these aspiring entrepreneurs not only support themselves but also provide opportunities for others through employment and mentorship.

https://www.learninglions.org/

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Technology

Valhalla MSO Launches Impetus One to Enhance Valhalla Vitality’s Telehealth Platform

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23 mins ago

September 20, 2024

Valhalla MSO launches Impetus One, enabling healthcare providers to expand services, improve patient retention, and boost revenue with no upfront costs

MIAMI, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Valhalla MSO is excited to announce the launch of Impetus One (IO), a new software designed to power the Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program. This initiative aims to expand the reach and capabilities of independent healthcare providers by offering an alternative to the traditional insurance model. With a focus on preventative medicine and wellness therapies, the platform is set to enhance patient care while creating new revenue opportunities for providers.

The Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program addresses the gap created by insurance companies that often deny coverage for preventative medicine, wellness services, and even weight loss therapies. Insurance typically does not compensate healthcare providers for the time spent improving a patient’s overall health. Impetus One (IO) offers an alternative by providing a cash-pay marketplace where providers are fairly compensated for delivering impactful, life-changing services to their patients.

Key Benefits for Providers

Impetus One Software Integration: The platform integrates seamlessly with Valhalla Vitality, offering an e-commerce marketplace that connects patients with a wide range of health services. Providers can easily adopt the system to deliver therapies and other services, ensuring smooth payment processing and order fulfillment.No Upfront Costs: Providers can join the Network Provider Program without any initial fees. They simply share a unique link with patients, allowing for easy access to services, and payments are processed as orders are placed. Partner pharmacies handle medication shipments directly, creating a hassle-free experience for providers.Boosting Patient Retention: The platform includes a VIP Rewards Program, designed to increase patient retention and loyalty. Patients earn points for discounts and exclusive benefits, which encourages ongoing engagement and care continuity.E-commerce and Wellness Integration: Unlike typical affiliate programs, Valhalla Vitality allows providers to retain full control of their patient relationships. Providers can generate revenue through the integrated e-commerce system without worrying about referral fees or kickbacks, enabling them to focus solely on delivering high-quality patient care.

By joining the Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program, healthcare providers gain access to a scalable model that helps increase profits, introduce new services, and enhance patient satisfaction. The VIP Rewards Program also strengthens the bond between patients and providers, making healthcare more accessible and rewarding for all.

Healthcare providers looking to grow their practices and increase revenue can join the Valhalla Vitality Network by visiting http://www.providevitality.com. Valhalla MSO’s new platform is a powerful tool for delivering advanced, patient-centric healthcare with a focus on accessibility and quality.

For more information, visit Valhalla Vitality at http://www.valhallavitality.com.

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Chris K., Valhalla Vitality, 888-888-8888, ck@s99agency.com, https://valhallavitality.com/

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Technology

Ultima Markets Wins Two Prestigious Awards at Global Forex Awards–Retail 2024!

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23 mins ago

September 20, 2024

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 19, 2024 /CNW/ — Ultima Markets, a leading global forex and CFDs brokerage, is thrilled to announce its double success at the prestigious Global Forex Awards – Retail 2024. The company won two distinguished awards: “Best Affiliates Brokerage – Global” and “Best Fund Safety – Global.”

The awards were presented during the event in Limassol, Cyprus, where Jean Philippe, Board Advisor, Corporate Governance and Sustainability at Ultima Markets, accepted the honours.

The Global Forex Awards – Retail has celebrated excellence in trading innovation for seven consecutive years. Ultima Markets’ dual wins reflect its commitment to quality, client-centric strategies, and strong partnerships across the financial services sector.

The “Best Affiliates Brokerage—Global” award recognises Ultima Markets’ exemplary affiliate programme, which has successfully driven its global expansion. It is celebrated for its transparency and competitive rewards tailored to affiliate needs.

Receiving the “Best Fund Safety – Global” award highlights Ultima Markets’ efforts to safeguard client assets. Through its partnership with Willis Towers Watson, the company provides up to USD$1,000,000 in insurance per account, while its Financial Commission membership ensures clients access to up to €20,000 in compensation funds.

These recognitions underscore Ultima Markets’ priority to security and transparency, including segregated accounts and robust risk management practices. The broker also assures affiliate partners of exceptional standards.

Commenting on the awards, Jean Philippe said, “These recognitions reflect the exceptional work of our teams to ensure the safety of traders’ funds and our dedication to creating value for our partners and clients. We will continue to evolve and innovate to meet the market’s demands.”

Ultima Markets is renowned for its extensive range of trading products and personalised customer service, designed to meet clients’ diverse needs worldwide. The dual recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth and reaffirms its reputation for delivering fund safety and robust affiliate opportunities.

“We are delighted to be recognised with these awards, which reflect our mission to create a secure trading environment and build strong, rewarding partnerships,” said Jack Li, Ultima Markets’ Regional Business Director.

About Ultima Markets

Ultima Markets is a fully licensed, fast-growing broker offering access to 250+ financial instruments. With a team of 2,000+ professionals in 15 global offices, we serve clients in 172 countries. Check out more about our awards on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.