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transcosmos kicks off SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite towards solving Shibuya’s social problems in full-swing

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November 15, 2024

Releases its original game SHIBUYA CITY BOSS FIGHT on Fortnite

TOKYO, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — transcosmos hereby announces that on November 1, 2024, the company has launched the SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite, a joint project with EbuAction, supporting the Shibuya Good Manner Project run by Future Design Shibuya General Incorporated Association (Future Design Shibuya), a movement to make Shibuya ward a safe and secure city. Through this SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite event, transcosmos and EbuAction aim to tackle Shibuya’s social issues, specifically, nuisance behavior including street drinking and littering. The two companies have released SHIBUYA CITY BOSS FIGHT on Fortnite, a popular metaverse gaming app among the young generation and international users. JK Zombie, an international intellectual property (IP) project from Shibuya produced by TWIN PLANET, will appear in the game.

Through SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite event, transcosmos and EbuAction aim to tackle Shibuya’s social issues, specifically, nuisance behavior including street drinking and littering.

Background
Nuisance behavior such as street drinking, smoking, and littering continue to increase in Shibuya ward, now becoming a social issue in the ward. Against this backdrop, Future Design Shibuya launched the Shibuya Good Manner Project, and is taking various measures to solve this issue in partnership with a range of stakeholders. transcosmos now organized this campaign with the aim of making young people and overseas visitors become more mindful of the city’s environment as well as educating manners through enjoying the Fortnite-based gaming experience.

Key project plans

Publish unique content on FortniteTake part in sports and entertainment events related to Future Design ShibuyaRun hackathon eventsCollaborate with JK Zombie an international IP project originated in ShibuyaRun online collaboration events with Fortnite world cup players and livestreamersFor more details and latest news, visit event page here: https://shibuya-good-manner.com/fortnite

Examples
1) About SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite
Game title: SHIBUYA CITY BOSS FIGHT
Game genre: Zombie games
Island code: 5213-7689-0580
Release date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Fee: Free
Platform: Fortnite
Event page: https://shibuya-good-manner.com/fortnite

This event is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc., and is independently created in Fortnite Creative.

2) About JK Zombie, an international IP project from Shibuya

JK Zombie, a new international IP Project set in Shibuya appears in SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite SHIBUYA CITY BOSS FIGHT. JK Zombie started with a key visual image created by Osamu Suzuki and Ms. Posuka Demizu, a manga artist who illustrated The Promised Neverland, a manga with a total circulation of 42 million copies worldwide.

Check JK Zombie story here (no translation available): https://jkzombie.com/

3) About SHIBUYA Good Manner Hackathon feat. Fortnite
We are calling for your creative and Fortnite-style games set in Shibuya with elements that would raise players’ awareness in solving social issues that Shibuya faces including street smoking and drinking as well as littering. We welcome you and your team to join our project for solving Shibuya’s social issues.
Event name: SHIBUYA Good Manner Hackathon feat. Fortnite
Application period: Friday, November 11, 2024 to 23:59 (Japan time) Friday, December 20, 2024
Theme: Creative, Fortnite-style games made using FORTNITE Creative Mode and Unreal Editor For Fortnite (FEFN). The game should be set in Shibuya with elements that encourage players to solve the city’s social issues.
We look forward to seeing your games created with out-of-the-box ideas.
Award & Prize: SHIBUYA Good Manner Grand Prize

Winner: 1Prize: 1 million (tax included)Award: The winner will be commended in an online streaming event.Awards and winners may be added during the event.Award winning games are scheduled to be announced in early January 2025 in an online streaming event.

Official Discord: https://discord.gg/aaBzzjyFHN
Organizer: Future Design Shibuya General Incorporated Association
Sponsors: transcosmos, EbuAction

This event is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc. Epic Games Inc. has no relation with this event in any way. All information related to this event is submitted only to the event organizer. Epic Games, Inc. does not have any access to the information.

4) Livestreamed on Dommune, a livestreaming studio/channel from 18:30pm, November 1, 2024
Show title: SOCIAL INNOVATION WEEK 2024 Special Plan SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite kicks off “Cleanup Shibuya via Fortnite! Revolution in Manners begins from gaming”
Date & Time: 18:30 to 20:30, November 1, 2024
Topics: Project background and overview, collaboration between JK Zombie, an international IP project from Shibuya, and FC Tokyo, a Japanese professional football club, etc.
Livestreaming URL: https://www.dommune.com/

Using the gaming metaverse, transcosmos will continue to increase touchpoints with young generations and people overseas. transcosmos will help companies and brands expand their fields through gaming experience, thereby contributing to increasing their lifetime value (LTV).
Companies and organizations who are interested in joining this collaborative event, please contact transcosmos.

About Future Design Shibuya
Corporate name: Future Design Shibuya General Incorporated Association
Address: 9F, Shibuya PARCO, 15-1, Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042 Japan
Business: Based on diversity and inclusion, Future Design Shibuya collects ideas and talents of various people who gather in Shibuya, such as people living in Shibuya, workers, learners, visitors, etc., across domains, and through open innovation, society. It is a full-scale industry-government-academia-private partnership organization that designs solutions and possibilities for issues.
URL: https://fds.or.jp/en/

About EbuAction, inc.
Company name: EbuAction, inc.
Address: 2-10-34, Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku,Tokyo 141-0021, Japan
Business: Providing services for businesses to offer solutions on metaverse platforms including Fortnite and Roblox. Co-operating BORDER, a metaverse production studio, with NEIGHBOR Co., Ltd.
URL (no translation available)：https://ebuaction.com

About TWIN PLANET
Company name: TWIN PLANET Co., LTD.
Address: 5-46-1, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Business: An IP Production, operating a wide range of businesses in the entertainment industry centered on Intellectual Property (IP).
URL (no translation available): https://twinplanet.co.jp

transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have combined superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 181 bases across 35 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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StorageUnits.com: 4 in 10 Americans Are Stockpiling Goods in Fear of Tariffs

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January 15, 2025

Americans prepare for anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump.

SEATTLE, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — StorageUnits.com, a reliable and user-friendly platform for finding the best and most convenient storage facilities, recently published findings from a December 2024 survey examining Americans’ preparedness in response to anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump. The survey of 1,750 U.S. residents highlights significant stockpiling activity and large purchases.

According to the survey, 28% of Americans are actively stockpiling goods, with another 17% planning to start soon. Household essentials (78%) and non-perishable foods (78%) rank as the most commonly stockpiled items, while 20% of respondents say they are stockpiling a year’s supply or more. Among active stockpilers, 15% have already spent over $1,000, and 7% are using rental storage units to manage their surplus goods.

Fear of tariffs is a key driver behind this behavior, with 9 in 10 respondents expressing concern about how Trump’s proposed tariffs will impact the cost of goods. The survey also reveals that 1 in 3 Americans have made or plan to make large purchases—such as electronics, appliances, and cars—before Trump takes office, citing his election as a significant influence on their decisions.

This survey, commissioned by StorageUnits.com and conducted online via Pollfish in December 2024, collected responses from 1,750 U.S. residents. To view the study write-up, please visit: https://www.storageunits.com/4-in-10-americans-are-stockpiling-goods-in-fear-of-tariffs/

StorageUnits.com is an emerging startup dedicated to helping consumers across the United States discover the best and most convenient storage options in their local communities. The website provides comprehensive resources and tools for traditional self-storage, full-service storage, and moving solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.storageunits.com.

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InventHelp Inventors Develop New Solar Phone Charging Resort Table (LOS-249)

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January 15, 2025

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “We thought there should be a way to charge your phone or other mobile device while lounging at the pool,” said one of two inventors, from Newbury Park, Calif., “so we invented the SOLAR PHONE CHARGING RESORT TABLE. Our convenient and environmentally-friendly design eliminates the need to find a traditional outlet or power source for charging your phone.”

The patent-pending invention provides an improved poolside table for resorts, hotels, and cruise ships. In doing so, it allows users to charge their smartphones and other mobile devices. As a result, it increases convenience, and it could enhance the guest experience. The invention features a durable and waterproof design that is easy to use so it is ideal for hotels, resorts, cruise lines, etc.

The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-LOS-249, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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National Business Research Institute recognizes OHIO PETERBILT

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January 15, 2025

OHIO PETERBILT earns a place in NBRI’s Circle of Excellence

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The National Business Research Institute (NBRI) is pleased to welcome OHIO PETERBILT to the NBRI Circle of Excellence!

The NBRI Circle of Excellence Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate high levels of Customer Experience through rigorous, science-based customer research. Organizations must score at or above Stretch Performance at the 75th percentile of their industry or improve by five (5) or more percentiles over the previous year, which is no small feat.

OHIO PETERBILT is compared to or benchmarked against its industry, which is a subset of NBRI’s robust database of survey answers. OHIO PETERBILT is performing at the 71st percentile. NBRI commends the leadership of OHIO PETERBILT for their commitment to science-based Customer research and continuous improvement of its Customer Experience.

OHIO PETERBILT embraces the Best Practice of continually assessing and targeting the variables that drive Overall Satisfaction and Intent to Return. NBRI’s advanced statistical modelling of OHIO PETERBILT’s data, provides OHIO PETERBILT with the keen insight and actions necessary for the continuous improvement of Customer attitudes, behavior, and experience.

“Great business leaders understand how exceptional Customer experiences improve business performance. They take the time to listen to their Customers, identify and tackle important business issues, and create interactions that build customer loyalty,” says Steve Moylan, President at NBRI. “OHIO PETERBILT PETERBILT’s high achievement in earning this distinguished award is a direct result of OHIO PETERBILT PETERBILT’s dedication to measuring and improving its Customer Experience.”

About OHIO PETERBILT

OHIO PETERBILT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., is a leading Peterbilt dealership with ten locations across the state. It serves the trucking industry with a commitment to quality service, sales, and support and provides a wide range of solutions for fleets and owner-operators, from conventional diesel trucks to the latest in electric vehicle technology.

About NBRI

NBRI conducts science-based Employee, Customer, and Market Research for businesses, and uses this data to help organizations leverage these human insights to make improvements to operations and strategy. With extensive experience across industries, NBRI’s research teams provide clients a combination of deep industry knowledge and expert advice. NBRI’s mission is to help its clients set new standards of Ohio Peterbilt in their industries. NBRI offers full-service business research and consulting ensuring NBRI clients focus on the most impactful issues to improve performance and unlock growth.

National Business Research Institute, Inc.

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972-612-5070

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OHIO PETERBILT

900 Ken Mar Industrial Pkwy,

Broadview Heights, OH 44147

(440) 526-0520

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