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VENTURE 10 STUDIO GROUP ANNOUNCES THE SECOND SEASON OF HIT INFLUENCER REALITY SERIES “FOLLOW ME” PREMIERING JUNE 13 ON CRACKLE

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Hosted by Bethany Mota, the series features popular online influencers that include Kika Kim, Jordyn Jones and Jojo Sim

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LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Venture 10 Studio Group, in partnership with Wright Productions and Crackle, a division of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, today announced the second season of the hit reality series Follow Me will premiere exclusively on the free streaming service on June 13. Sponsored by Mars Wrigley, the 10-episode series shows fans what it takes to build a brand as an influencer in the social media age.

 

Follow Me follows aspiring stars– from the worlds of Fashion, Comedy, Beauty, Cosplay, Skateboarding, Music and more. Each contestant brings their unique talents, backgrounds, and strategic approaches to success – as they engage in business-themed challenges throughout the Bethany Mota-hosted series. Show participants work in the “creator’s studio” and compete in various social media-based challenges. Contestants have access to guidance from a global mix of top influencer guest judges who together have reached hundreds of millions of followers and billions of views – including Kika Kim, Jordyn Jones, and Jojo Sim. At the end of each episode, the contestant with the least number of votes is eliminated. The contestant with the most votes at the end of the competition will be crowned the winner by the judges and receive the $50,000 prize. 

This season, contestants will once again be challenged to craft compelling content inspired by Mars Wrigley’s iconic brand portfolio, including favorites like M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, SNICKERS®, and HUBBA BUBBA®, alongside other esteemed brand partners, including Valley Rays and Versus Games.

Produced by Venture 10 Studio Group and Wright Productions, the team behind the successful first season of Follow Me, which garnered over 700 million impressions and attracted millions of viewers in the 18-34 demographic, the upcoming season promises even greater excitement and engagement.

Executive Producer Rick De Oliveira, known for his work on reality hits such as The Challenge and Love and Hip-Hop Miami, expressed enthusiasm for the second season, “We’re taking Follow Me to new heights in Season Two. As we continue to push boundaries and create compelling content, we’re thrilled to have Mars back for another season as our main branded partner. As the program’s success grows, we’re committed to delivering many more hits for our partners with our dedicated team at V10,” he said.

In addition to Mota and De Oliveira, the series is executive produced by Chance Wright, John Stevens, Jason Newman, Derek Daugherty, and Zach Kozek.

The first season of Follow Me premiered in May of 2023 across a large group of platforms, including Amazon Freevee, Roku, Tubi, Samsung+, Pluto, and FilmRise, with a reach of over 290M homes globally. The first season featured eight contestants, including a model, personal trainer, gamer, and dancer, among others, with branded moments from sponsors, including Mars Wrigley, Six Flags, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Dave & Busters, and Versus Games.

Crackle is available on a wide range of devices, including Roku, Amazon Fire, Vizio, Samsung, and Android TVs, along with the Crackle YouTube channel. Follow Me Season 2 will also launch this July on the CW App.

About V10 Entertainment
V10 Entertainment is a private equity backed media company focused on unscripted content production and investment in companies with owned IP or economic rights. In 2023, V10 acquired both Venture 10 Studio Group along with the studio’s flagship asset, Vin Di Bona Productions, producer of America’s Funniest Home Videos for ABC.

About Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) provides premium content to value-conscious consumers. The company is one of the largest Advertising-supported Video On Demand (AVOD) companies in the US, with three flagship AVOD streaming services: Redbox, Crackle, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. In addition, the company operates Redbox Free Live TV, a Free Ad-supported Streaming Television service (FAST), a Transaction Video On Demand (TVOD) service, and a network of kiosks across the US for DVD and Blu-ray rentals. To provide original and exclusive content to its viewers, the company creates, acquires, and distributes films and TV series through its Screen Media and Chicken Soup for the Soul TV Group subsidiaries. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

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Sruthi Dhulipala: sruthi@therightnow.co 
Eric Green: eric@therightnow.co 
Peter Binazeski: pbinazeski@chickensoupforthesoul.com
Chris Woolsey: Chris_woolsey@crackle.com

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Paragon Theaters Brings Moviegoing Back to Deerfield Beach

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After nearly ten years, Paragon Theaters has returned to The Shoppes at Deerfield and it is better than ever! Watch Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX & Axis15 Extreme Starting May 22nd.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — After nearly ten years, Paragon Theaters has returned to The Shoppes at Deerfield and it is better than ever! Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX (3984 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442) is THE place to see Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning opening May 23rd (early IMAX showtimes on Thursday, May 22nd are available at 6:30pm, 10:05pm, and in their regular auditoriums at 3:00pm, 5:00pm, and 9:05pm).

“We are so excited to bring the movies back to Deerfield,” said Michael Wilson (co-CEO of Paragon Theaters).

Paragon’s newest location has undergone a complete transformation and now features:

8 state-of-the art auditoriums with laser projectors and Dolby audio.Lux Box Dine-In Service in all auditoriums – featuring loveseat recliners with QR codes on tray tables allowing for ordering food and beverage before and during the movie. Enhancing the experience, is the fact that each loveseat has privacy walls for the ultimate moviegoing experience.A 120-seat IMAX – the only IMAX in the area – with Laser Projection and IMAX’s signature sound quality.An Axis15 Extreme large format screen auditorium, featuring 4K Laser Projection, tilted screen and Dolby Atmos immersive sound.The Director’s Room for intimate, private screenings and curated programming, which can be rented for events such as sports game watches, birthdays and corporate events. It features comfortable rockers with full dine-in service at every seat.A full lobby bar and home to MyPi Pizzas – handmade, fresh-to-order personal pizzas served to your seats. The from scratch dough and original recipes make these pizzas a favorite at all Paragon locations.

Paragon Deerfield kicks off Memorial Day weekend with some great films and provides early access events for their guests for a variety of films this summer:

Attend a special early access Fan Event at 2 pm ET on Thursday, May 22nd for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning only in IMAXBuy tickets for an early access screening of Ballerina (June 4 – the next film in the John Wick franchise) and the highly anticipated, live-action version of How To Train Your Dragon (debuting June 11)Tickets on sale now for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Lilos & Stitch, Karate Kid: Legends, Ballerina, How To Train Your Dragon, and many more summer blockbuster titles

“We are so excited to bring the movies back to Deerfield,” said Michael Wilson (co-CEO of Paragon Theaters). “Paragon is the future of entertainment. Next-level technology, bigger thrills, and an experience you won’t believe—only found at our theater. Couple all our amenities like large format screens and dine-in service, with an IMAX, and our guests will experience the finest moviegoing experience in all of South Florida.”

For more information about Paragon Theaters Deerfield IMAX, as well as showtimes, pricing and ticket availability, please visit www.paragontheaters.com. Get your tickets now for all the summer blockbuster films!

About Paragon Theaters

Paragon Theaters was founded in 2009 by Michael Whalen and Michael Wilson, former executives at Muvico Theaters. Paragon Theaters is passionate about its customer experience and focuses on innovation in amenities and enhanced service. Paragon’s ground-breaking concepts such as Lux Box Dine-In Service and Axis15 Extreme tilted screens are featured in every Paragon location and are just a few examples of the company’s unique offerings. Guests can experience the most optimal way to see a movie in Paragon’s Axis15 Extreme auditoriums – featuring a 15-degree tilted screen complete with 4k Laser Projection and Dolby Atmos immersive sound. Couple that with Paragon’s patented Lux Box Dine-In Service seats, where guests can order menu items from the kitchen and full bar by simply scanning a QR code at their own private tables, moviegoing will never be the same. In addition, at Paragon’s newest location, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, guests can also opt to see a film in the surrounding area’s newest IMAX auditorium. Customized just for Paragon, this IMAX with Laser auditorium features Lux Box Dine-In Service as well as other new seating concepts, along with more pristine audio and projection than ever before. The guest experience is further rewarded with Paragon’s acclaimed Diamond Rewards loyalty program, where members earn rewards faster and more frequently than most competitor programs. In addition to movie theaters, Paragon operates a unique bar and restaurant concept called The Agency Bar & Social, at the Fenton location in Cary, NC where guests indulge in a full menu of handcrafted eats and drinks local to the area, along with an extensive selection of beers and wine to compliment guests’ visits to the theater. Paragon Theaters currently operates five locations – four in Florida and one in North Carolina, and it is currently positioned to double the size of the company in 2025, including a location currently under construction in Falls Church, VA (opening Summer of 2025). Paragon Theaters is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fl.

Visit www.paragontheaters.com for showtimes, tickets and more.

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Jared Comess, Paragon Theaters, 1 3054097948, jared.comess@paragontheaters.com, www.paragontheaters.com

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Barry Raber Launches A New Website To Help Entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneur Barry Raber debuts Real Simple Business, a new website offering strategic insights and resources to help business leaders thrive.

PORTLAND, Ore., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Barry Raber, a successful three-time entrepreneur, is proud to announce the launch of his latest venture, Real Simple Business. The fully developed website (realsimplebusiness.org) offers strategies and resources for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to take their venture to the next level.

Seeking a way to assist other entrepreneurial-minded people, Raber began documenting his ideas in a series of over 30 articles that have since been published in numerous business magazines including Inc., Entrepreneur and Forbes. The collection is now available on Real Simple Business, which has amassed over 20,000 page views since its soft launch.

Rooted in Raber’s extensive experience, the website delivers a powerful combination of business strategy, actionable resources and thought-provoking insights designed to streamline operations, foster innovation and drive success. Key subjects covered on the site include:

Business execution and effective meetingsCore values and branding guidanceEntrepreneur experiences and success storiesBusiness and life improvement resourcesPositivity, gratitude and mindsetStrategic planning and long-term visionCustomer acquisition and personal finance

“I love nothing more than sharing experiences and business strategies with fellow entrepreneurs,” said Raber. “The launch of Real Simple Business is a culmination of 35 years of in the trenches aha moments shared in concise short read magazine articles.”

Raber is president of Portland-based Carefree Covered RV Storage, an investment company specializing in covered RV storage, and he previously led successful real estate ventures focused on small business industrial parks and self-storage properties. He won EO Portland Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, was on the Top 10 Entrepreneurs to Look Out For in 2024 and was recently named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Mountain West Award finalist.

Special thanks go to Kent Lewis for thought leadership advice, Anne-Wallis Droter for article writing assistance, and Kelly Wiebke and Steve Reed for website/brand/design and build for the site.

Contact barry@carefreecoveredrvstorage.com or visit realsimplebusiness.org for more information.

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Kristina Blankenship, Carefree Covered RV Storage, 1 5032783434, Kristina@carefreecoveredrvstorage.com, Carefree Covered RV Storage

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Fresh Technology Launches “On the Fly” App to Help Restaurants Improve Kitchen Performance in Real Time

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New mobile app debuts at National Restaurant Association Show; brings KDS data to life with simple, actionable scoring for operators on the move

CHICAGO, May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fresh Technology, the company behind Fresh KDS, today announced the launch of “On The Fly”, a new mobile app that gives restaurant operators a real-time kitchen score powered by actual KDS performance data. The app will debut at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, where Fresh Technology is exhibiting for the first time.

Fresh KDS On The Fly puts the most important insights in the palm of your hand, where operators actually need them. It’s about turning complex data into immediate action.

Built to work seamlessly with Fresh KDS, “On The Fly” tracks speed of service, consistency, and kitchen activity to generate a simple, dynamic score that helps operators understand how their kitchen is performing—at a glance, from anywhere.

 

“Most kitchen data today is locked away in dashboards or buried in spreadsheets,” said Shaun Shankel, CEO of Fresh Technology. “On The Fly puts the most important insights in the palm of your hand, where operators actually need them. It’s about turning complex data into immediate action.”

The app is designed for everyone from single-store owners to multi-unit operators. Independent operators often don’t have the time or resources for deep data analysis. “On the Fly” gives them instant clarity, helping them spot issues and make improvements on the fly—no analyst required. At the same time, larger restaurant groups can use the app to push performance visibility and accountability all the way to the store level, bridging the gap between their analytics teams and front-line managers.

Fresh Technology sees “On the Fly” as the first in a series of tools aimed at redefining what a KDS can do. While most native KDS solutions focus solely on routing tickets, Fresh is using its platform to unlock deeper operational insights and deliver more value through data.

“Our goal is to move beyond the basics of ticket handling and help restaurants actually improve how they operate,” said Shankel. “By making data more accessible, understandable, and actionable, we can give operators a real edge—regardless of size.”

Visit Fresh Technology at Booth 8331

NRA Show attendees can demo “On the Fly” and see how it integrates with Fresh KDS at Booth 8331 in the tech pavilion. The app is now available to all Fresh KDS users via iOS and Android.

About Fresh Technology

Fresh Technology is the creator of Fresh KDS, a cloud-first kitchen display system used by thousands of restaurants nationwide. Known for its ease of use, reliability, and POS-agnostic design, Fresh KDS helps independent and multi-unit restaurants run faster, more consistent kitchens. Fresh Technology is committed to unlocking the power of kitchen data to help operators thrive.

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David Corts, Fresh KDS, 1 615-480-4989, dcorts@freshtechnology.comhttps://www.fresh.technology

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