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Exciting acquisition announcement: HH Global to acquire Displayplan to enhance customer experience for global brands

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HH Global to announce the signing of an agreement to fully acquire Displayplan Ltd

LONDON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —

HH Global and Displayplan 

As the world’s most impactful partner to organizations seeking stronger more sustainable growth, HH Global is a leader in tech-enabled creative production and procurement for some of the world’s biggest and boldest retail brands.

Today, HH Global has announced the signing of an agreement to fully acquire UK-based Displayplan Ltd to further enhance their expertise and create an unrivaled, creative, global retail activation capability.

The acquisition of Displayplan, having expertise in design engineering and production management of complex point-of-sale solutions and experiential customer interactions, demonstrates HH Global’s ongoing investment in developing industry-leading solutions for global retail brands.

The joining of these two businesses brings enhanced expertise to HH Global’s existing global retail marketing activation leadership and adds a valuable extension to its broad retail solutions portfolio.

Brilliant growth ideas only create value when they are expertly designed and activated.

Displayplan’s award-winning creatives, designers and engineers will join the +500 members of the HH Global Creative + Digital community, who operate in 34 studios across 15 countries. Their joint commitment to excellence and innovation will create a team of the best creative talent focused on delivering big impact for their clients’ big ideas in global retail.

Nadia Pelekanos, Chief Client Officer at HH Global said:
“The combination of our companies represents a progressive move for HH Global and builds significantly on our global retail capability.

The acquisition of Displayplan is not only driven by a fundamental alignment in our strategic vision, but by the opportunity to combine our award-winning teams and our complementary solutions to deliver simplicity across the supply chain and enhanced creative capabilities for global brands.

We have been investing significantly in the development of our global Creative + Digital capabilities over the years adding data, strategy, creative and design to deliver enhanced and innovative solutions for our retail clients. The award-winning creative and production team from Displayplan, along with their digital and shopper marketing strategists, will strengthen our existing capabilities and enable us to continue to drive advancements in creating superior connected shopper experiences.”

Managing Director of Displayplan Scott Morris said: 
“We are delighted to be joining HH Global at this exciting time in their growth journey. This acquisition represents an amazing opportunity and a significant milestone for Displayplan.

We have achieved great success and recognition over the last 40 years, which is a testament to the outstanding team we have created and the impressive client portfolio we have secured but it is time for us to enter the next phase of growth for our people and for our clients.

My fellow shareholder, Neil Campbell, will retire from the business after +30 years and I want to acknowledge his contribution to building Displayplan into the category-leading business that it is today.

I also want to acknowledge our venture capital partners, YFM Equity Partners, and the British Smaller Companies VCTs, for their outstanding support and guidance over the last 12 years in the same endeavor. It has been an incredible journey.

The amalgamation of our businesses will provide our impressive portfolio of retail clients with access to enhanced services, wider solutions, deeper expertise and capability and our teams with expanded career opportunities. 

We are excited about this next step in our journey with HH Global and we are looking forward to working with our new colleagues.”

Kristian Elgey, Chief Executive Officer at HH Global said:
“M+A is an important growth lever for us as we continually evolve and enhance our solutions to deliver more impact in supporting our clients’ growth ambitions. This acquisition is a great example of the opportunities available to add complementary capabilities and talent to HH Global to enhance our established solutions.

As we move toward the completion, I want to thank the team involved on both sides. The dedication involved in bringing a process like this from an initial conversation to a successful outcome is significant, and I’m looking forward to welcoming our new colleagues and bringing our enhanced capabilities to life for our clients.”

The transaction is subject to further legal processes, which are expected to be complete on 29 February 2024.

About HH Global 
Founded in 1991, HH Global is the global leader in tech-enabled creative production and procurement. They amplify their client’s marketing campaigns through unrivaled production, procurement leadership and the most advanced sustainability capabilities available. All delivered at scale through industry-leading technology and the passionate expertise of their people.

HH Global has +4,500 experts in more than 60 countries and in every market around the world. With a thirty-year track record of success, they help the biggest, most exciting and progressive global brands achieve stronger, more sustainable growth. Across every channel. At the speed of modern business.

With an unmatched supply chain, a growing suite of technology tools and data insights – they make their clients’ brilliant ideas unmissable everywhere.

About Displayplan
Displayplan is a British-owned and headquartered provider of retail marketing services with a strong 40-year history of working with leading retailers and brands to design and develop insight-driven strategic in-store experiences.

From their UK head office in Hertfordshire and with resources worldwide, they provide a blend of experienced retail equipment project management with specialists for digital and AV solutions to deliver market-leading in-store experiences that improve the speed of shopper decision-making, enhance customer experience and reduce friction in the buying process.

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XCMG XCA4000 Achieves Milestone with Installation of World’s Tallest Hybrid Tower Wind Turbine

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ORDOS, China, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A new chapter in green energy is unfolding in Inner Mongolia as XCMG’s independently developed 4,000-ton all-terrain crane, the XCA4000, takes center stage at the construction site of the Ordos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park. This enormous crane has become an integral part of the park’s 500MW integrated wind-solar-storage demonstration project, reinforcing its role in pioneering sustainable infrastructure.

The Ordos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park is a joint venture between the Ordos Municipal Government and Envision Technology Group, and stands as the world’s first fully operational zero-carbon industrial zone. It boasts a 100% green electricity supply, with 80% of the energy coming directly from clean sources such as wind, solar, and storage, and the remaining 20% sourced through grid-purchased green power.

The introduction of XCMG’s 4,000-ton crane marks a significant milestone in global energy transition. The XCA4000 is designed primarily for the installation of large wind turbines with hub heights of up to 190 meters tall and maximum power output of up to 15 MW. Powering the crane is a 566 kW Weichai diesel engine, and to help with maneuverability, all 11 axles on the 29.7-meter-long carrier are steered, with eight of them also driven. 

In its most recent operation, the XCA4000 lifted a 117-ton nacelle and drive train, along with 35-ton blades measuring 118 meters in length, to a height of 190 meters—the equivalent of a 60-story building. The XCA4000 performed flawlessly in executing each step of the process: lifting, rotating, aligning, and positioning, with remarkable efficiency and precision, earning acclaim from both the project owner and contractors.

“The 4,000-ton crane is easy to operate despite its 11-axle length,” said Mr. Yang, the crane’s operator who marveled at the crane’s flexible steering. “The multiple driving modes make steering exceptionally flexible. During installation of a 12.5 MW hybrid tower wind turbine, currently the tallest on land, it completed the two lifts in just over twenty minutes each.”

XCMG’s 4,000-ton crane is a testament to the company’s commitment to high-end, intelligent, and green solutions that serve the international market. By tackling the challenges of installing ultra-high-power wind turbines, XCMG continues to support the growing global green energy sector and demonstrates China’s dedication to environmental progress.

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iQIYI leads genre-specific storytelling with the return of its trend-setting ‘Light On Theater,’ featuring seven new suspense dramas

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Five years on, the pioneering drama brand remains the benchmark for suspense

BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, announced this month the return of its acclaimed “Light On Theater,” celebrating the fifth anniversary of this suspense-themed drama brand. Featuring seven new titles with star-studded casts and renowned production teams, the lineup is set to reinforce iQIYI’s leadership in suspense storytelling and highlight the success of its genre-driven model.

The new slate follows the distinctive style of “Light On Theater” with gripping narratives and rich character development as a lens to explore the depth of human nature. Highlights include the drama “Low IQ Crime,” which brings a fresh dark comedy element to the genre, and “Let Wind Goes By,” which premiered on Dec. 26 and breaks new ground as one of the first suspense series set in Northwest China as it follows two generations of police officers entangled in a complex web of relationships. The lineup also features “A Life for a Life,” a compelling prison drama exploring the dynamic between a detention officer and an escaped convict. Other anticipated titles include “Drifting Away,” “Dead End,” “Breaking the Shadows” and “Justifiable Defense.”

Since its launch in 2020, “Light On Theater” has emerged as one of China’s first and most influential drama brands, offering a curated collection of premium suspense series. The label’s breakout hit “The Bad Kids” debuted that same year and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The series earned critical acclaim and dominated social media conversations, setting a new benchmark for Chinese suspense storytelling with its masterful pacing and nuanced exploration of social issues. This pioneering success has sparked a surge in high-quality suspense productions across the industry that continues today, helping establish suspense as one of the most sought-after genres in Chinese entertainment.

“Our dedication to premium suspense content has created an incredibly engaged viewer base, with high-quality productions driving strong user retention,” says Ying DAI, iQIYI senior vice president and head of “Light On Theater.” “We continuously innovate our content possibilities and boldly push the boundaries of storytelling within the genre, consistently surpassing audience expectations.”

Building on the success of “Light On Theater,” iQIYI has expanded its genre-based approach with “Love On Theater” for romance and “Laugh On Theater” for comedy series, both of which have been well-received by audiences. This year’s launch of “Dajia Theater,” meaning “master of literature,” and “Weichen Theater,” meaning “tiny dust,” which focus on literary adaptations and innovative mini-series respectively, further demonstrates iQIYI’s commitment to serving diverse audience preferences while maintaining premium production standards across genres.

Global recognition

“Light On Theater” has also gained overseas recognition for its premium content, becoming increasingly popular among global audiences in addition to traditional genres like fantasy period dramas.

Standout series “The Bad Kids” and “The Long Night” won consecutive awards at the Asia Contents Awards (ACA) of the Busan International Film Festival, while “Why Try to Change Me Now” marked a milestone last year as the first Chinese-language series to be selected for the Berlinale Series.

The strong reception in overseas markets demonstrates how iQIYI’s meticulously crafted stories resonate with audiences through their universal themes of human nature. Notably, “The Bad Kids” was adapted into a local version in Japan in 2024, highlighting its widespread appeal.

CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com

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Japan Global Innovators’ Forum 2025

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The annual meeting is returning for its second year after a successful inaugural event in 2024

TOKYO, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Tokyo-based global media agency Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting Inc. (PBMC) is pleased to announce that the 2nd annual Japan Global Innovators’ Forum (JGIF) will be held in March 2025. PBMC’s solutions-focused multilingual news service J-Stories will co-host the event with the Mainichi national daily’s startup accelerator, Mainichi Future Creation Lab.

Innovative Japanese and international startups with global ambitions will gather in the heart of Tokyo on March 13, showcasing the solutions they offer to address the world’s biggest social and environmental challenges. A panel of industry experts will assess their growth potential both in Japan and abroad at the cross-border pitch event.

Participating startups in the 2025 event will include not only Japanese startups aiming to expand into global markets, but also ambitious inbound Asian startups that are taking on the challenge of solving some of Japan’s critical problems — such as its aging population and rural depopulation.

The categories to be focused on are Age Tech, Health Tech, Mobility, and Green Energy. There will also be special sessions featuring East Asian startups as well as Japan’s regional startups.

Organizers hope that the event will provide practical opportunities for participating entrepreneurs to meet potential partners and supporters in Japan and overseas, including venture capitalists and corporate venture capitalists, among other startup ecosystem players.

Details of the event will be unveiled on a special page in J-Stories by the end of January.

The inaugural Japan Global Innovators’ Forum, a pioneering English-language startup event that promoted dialogue between innovators in Japan and their potential supporters overseas, was held in March of this year at the Tokyo Innovation Base in central Tokyo and live-streamed globally. The event highlighted Japan-based social entrepreneurs aiming to scale globally while offering solutions to social and environmental challenges commonly shared across the world.

Event report: https://jstories.media/article/jgif-event-release

[Event Overview]

“2nd Japan Global Innovators’ Forum”

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025

Time: 1-6 p.m. (Subject to change), followed by a networking event

Venue: Mainichi Hall (Located on a basement floor of Palaceside Building in Takebashi, Tokyo)

https://www.mai-b.co.jp/index-en.html

Language: English 

Organizers: J-Stories/Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting; Mainichi Future Creation Lab

Focus Categories (Expected) :

Age TechHealth TechMobilityGreen EnergySpecial sessions (featuring Japan’s regional startups and East Asian startups) 

CONTACT:
PACIFIC BRIDGE MEDIA AND CONSULTING
Editorial department：Toshi Maeda (Executive Editor)・Takanori Isshiki (Deputy Executive Editor)・Anita De Michele (Editorial Coordinator)
Email：info@pacificbridge.jp
Phone：+81- 50-5527-0955

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