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NIMBL – 6 TOP TIPS FOR PROM ON A BUDGET

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LONDON, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Across the UK thousands of teenagers will mark the end of their GCSEs and A’ Levels with their much anticipated school prom. This year many families are feeling the squeeze with higher living costs.  

Findings from a recent parent survey by nimbl, the leading pocket money card and app for 6 to 18 year olds, showed 1 in 2 parents will have spent from £200 to £500 plus to cover costs of prom tickets, outfits, make-overs, and luxury cars and photographers. 3 in 4 parents did not set a budget, whilst 1 in 4 felt the pressure to meet the surmounting costs.

The nimbl free guide “Prom on a Budget” gives some great tips to help you plan and economise for this coming-of-age milestone. You don’t have to break the bank to create the magic of prom. 1 in 4 parents surveyed spent less than £200, and some as little as £50 without taking the glitz and glamour away. 

Here are six top tips and lessons learnt from the parents to help release some of the financial strain:

Set a budget: Whether you decide on a strict budget or something more flexible, it’s important to sit down with your teen and agree a budget from the outset. This avoids misunderstandings, manages expectations and peer pressure.

Never too early to plan: Start planning 9 months to a year in advance. This way you can pick up a bargain at end of season prom sales, enter competitions to win an outfit or makeover, save monthly, and set up a prom fund so family/friends can top up on their birthday and at Christmas.

Thrift, charity purchases and rentals: 1 in 5 parents bought outfits and accessories through online thrifting sites and charities such as Vinted. Oxfam and Prom Ally. Cheryl, from Leeds, explained, “My daughter wanted a £600 designer dress. I managed to find one at £200 and paid for it via a small payment plan.”

Something old, something borrowed: Family and friends are a fantastic resource to tap into. Grandparents, aunts and uncles may have accessories that are unique and precious which they could lend for the day.

Enterprising teens: Some teens sold their own pre-loved items, washed cars, cleaned windows and mowed lawns for people to help pay for prom. Rebecca, from Market Rasen explained: “My daughter makes her own jewellery which she sells in our local markets and on the free online platform, The Teenage Market to help fund her prom.”

DIY or skills share: There are number of free online masterclass tutorials to get the look you want, embellish accessories for your own custom design or create your own corsage.  2 in 3 parents said their teens did their own make-up and hair, or asked friends or family for help.

Alana Parsons, nimbl, Chief Executive, said: “Prom marks the end of an era and the beginning of the next. However, the associated costs are increasingly becoming a strain for many families. Our guide “Prom on a Budget” gives more tips and links to resources that minimise costs and the impact on the environment. Our ‘fund feature’ on our pocket-money app makes it easy for family and friends to top-up the ‘prom fund’ when they wish.”

Notes to Editor

nimbl surveyed 353 parents of children aged under 11 – 18 years old.  Full release here.

About nimbl

nimbl is an award-winning pocket money card and app, designed with parents, carers and young people in mind. 
https://www.nimbl.com/ 

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Huawei Peer-Recognized as a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 24, 2024, Huawei announced that it has been peer-recognized a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice in the Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure thanks to its Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings. This marks the fifth year in a row that Huawei has received this distinction. Notably, Huawei receives Customers’ Choice distinctions in four of the six customer segments: Midsize Enterprise (50M1B USD); Public Sector, Government and Education; Asia/Pacific; and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

As of June 30, 2024, customers across diverse sectors — including manufacturing, IT services, education, and telecommunication — have reviewed Huawei’s complete Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings on the Gartner Peer Insights platform. We believe their impressive feedback showed global recognition of Huawei from the industry influence, deployment scales, and mature commercial use perspectives.

“We’re thrilled to be named a Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure again,” said Shawn Zhao, President of Huawei’s Campus Network Domain. “Recently, Huawei launched the newly upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Campus that takes wireless, application, and O&M experience to new levels with AI technologies, ultimately accelerating the digital transformation of enterprises.”

Looking ahead, Huawei will further innovate Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings from wireless, application, and O&M experience upgrade perspectives, helping all industries stride to the future of experience-centric intelligent campus networks.

For more about Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice, visit: https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/enterprise-wired-wireless-lan-access-infrastructure 

Disclaimer:

Gartner, Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, Peer Contributors, 12 September 2024

Gartner, Peer Insights, Magic Quadrant and Customers’ Choice badge are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

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“MLOVE” Rangers Speakers to be unveiled at Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show 2024.10

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MLOVE, announces its participation in the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show during October 11 to 14, 2024 in Hong Kong. We look very much forward to offering 7 original and pioneering Busking Speakers from MLOVE Rangers Series.

To further expand MLOVE on the global market and have more face-to-face communications with our customers and agents, we are scheduled to attend the Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show.

Come and Join Us at:
Booth No.: Hall1, 1D26
Time: October 11 – 14, 2024
Address: AsiaWorld-Expo • Hong Kong

About Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show

Global Sources Consumer Electronics show, the world’s largest export-centered electronics sourcing trade show, features over 3,100 booths offering a whole host of industry innovations, which cover 9 major product categories including smart wearables, TWS, AR/VR, energy storage, solar energy, and charging stations — all in high demand for the world’s buyers. Aside from their diversity, what these products share in common are strong branding, intelligence, and innovative design.

Introducing 7 New Masterpieces: Rangers Busking Speakers

MLOVE S3 Pro, S1, S5 ,D5, D4, D6, D8 Pro

Three Main Functions In One Speaker  

Playing Music Speaker
Sound is the soul of the speaker. We are committed to shaping the sound characteristics of our own style with deep and dynamic bass, clean and clear vocal, stable treble, bass, vocal, and treble balance so that every note is full of our persistence and passion, bringing users an unprecedented auditory feast.

Karaoke Speaker
Support 2 wireless UHF microphones,
high quality metal housing and cardioid voice collection Microphone
Multi channels timbre adjustment independently, customized your tone

Musical Instrument Amplifier
This function specially developed for musical instrument lovers
Portable size, you can make a street busk with your friends easily
Different musical instruments assigns independent impedance matching tap
Maximizes the musical instrument’s sound

Other Special Features:
100+ Connections Together
Reverse Charging other devices
Wireless/Wired Recording
OTG playing and charging
Wireless/Wired Live Streaming

About MLOVE

Established in 2008, the MLOVE factory is a national high-tech enterprise that integrates ID design, research and development, production, and sales and after-sales service. It is also a specialized and innovative enterprise in the Guangdong Province. MLOVE factory has a modern independent industrial park of 30,000 square meters, strategically cooperated with SMT and injection molding suppliers.

Currently, MLOVE product line includes Rangers Karaoke and musical instrument speaker series, retro home speaker series, and portable outdoor speaker series.

We will continue to pursue excellence and provide customers with higher quality products and services.

Thank you for your attention. We look forward to establishing a long-term and stable cooperative partnership with customers all over the world.

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Good Media: Two Guinness World Records Set! Shenzhen’s stunning drone show kicks off National Day celebrations

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On the evening of September 26, Shenzhen hosted a spectacular drone show themed “City of Sky, Maybe Shenzhen” above Shenzhen Bay Park. A total of 10,197 drones took to the sky simultaneously, setting two Guinness World Records: “The most multirotor/drones airborne simultaneously from a single computer (outdoors)” and “The largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones”.

The drone light show was a breathtaking spectacle. A vast array of drones came together to form a stunning starry sky, making the audience feel as though they were floating in an endless universe. What truly amazed the crowd was the sight of a floating “Sky City” materializing in midair, intertwined with iconic Shenzhen elements like the city’s landmarks, light shows, and scenes of Wing Chun, all symbolizing the limitless future of Shenzhen. Following this, dazzling “cyber fireworks” lit up the night, painting a vibrant picture of Shenzhen as a “City of Miracles, City of Innovation, City of Future”. 

The drones’ kaleidoscopic display in the night sky was not just a technological and visual feast but also a vivid demonstration of Shenzhen’s limitless potential as a “Sky City” for global visitors. 

It is worth noting that this drone show was just the beginning. During the National Day Holiday, Shenzhen will continue the drone performances for seven consecutive days. Daily shows will feature 10,000 drones across five districts in a relay format. 

To welcome global tourists to experience low-altitude tourism, starting from September 23, Shenzhen has been offering special holiday packages for seven consecutive days. This includes 10,000 low-altitude flight experience vouchers, allowing visitors to enjoy helicopter rides and take in the stunning urban landscapes, mountains, and coastal vistas of Shenzhen from above. 

In addition, Shenzhen will host over 300 highlight cultural and tourism activities. It will also offer more than 40,000 discounted attraction tickets, 2,000 free admission tickets, and 1,000 Shenzhen Airlines upgrade vouchers, inviting tourists from around the world to join in this grand autumn tourism celebration.

 

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