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REVOLT Launches Black Shift: An Innovative AI-Powered Platform Unveiling Gen Z’s Values, Aspirations, and Behaviors

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This dynamic hub offers unique insights into core values driving Gen Z, further positioning REVOLT as the definitive authority on connecting with young audiences

ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, REVOLT, the leading Black-owned multimedia company, unveiled Black Shift, a groundbreaking AI-powered research initiative from its creative agency, Six Zeros. This transformative study redefines how brands can understand and engage with Gen Z, offering an in-depth exploration of the values, behaviors, and aspirations driving this dynamic generation’s profound impact on culture.

Embracing their digital native status, Six Zeros conducted over 500 hours of in-depth interviews with 700+ young people in the U.S. over the course of one week. Utilizing a personalized AI approach for each participant, the study aimed to illuminate Black Gen Z’s lived experiences to provide a new understanding of the key factors driving their choices, beliefs, and values.

“Our mission at REVOLT is to help brands authentically connect with the next generation by leveraging culturally informed strategies that drive impact,” said Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. “This project isn’t just about data; it’s about providing brands with a real understanding of how Gen Z thinks, dreams, and moves. We’re helping marketers grasp how Gen Z converges and diverges across racial lines, equipping them with the insights they need to build deeper, more meaningful relationships with this diverse and influential generation.”

Going beyond a study, Black Shift aligns with REVOLT’s mission of empowering and creating social impact for young people in the areas that matter most to them, from mental health to self-expression. As a valuable tool, the study not only decodes Black Gen Z’s interests but provides actionable insights to authentically resonate with their values. With Black Shift, REVOLT solidifies its position as the authoritative source for meaningful engagement with young audiences.

“We’re embracing innovative methods to connect with Gen Z in the spaces they feel most at home—the digi-verse,” said Lynzie Riebling, VP of Insights & Strategy at REVOLT. “With personalized AI moderation, we’re gaining an unprecedented ability to understand the next generation on a deeply personal level. Black Shift is more than a static study; it’s a dynamic, evolving virtual hub that mirrors the ever-changing nature of Gen Z. We’re excited to continue amplifying the voices and stories of the most diverse generation in history.”

Transcending a research study, Black Shift is a first-of-its-kind initiative uncovering the unique motivations and driving forces that shape Gen Z. This data-driven perspective provides a powerful roadmap to forge meaningful, culturally resonant connections with rising generations. By leveraging these insights, brands can align with Gen Z’s core values and craft authentic experiences that not only resonate but also provide new pathways for impactful engagement.

In its initial release, Black Shift explores two key themes—community and finances—and will continue to expand into topics such as identity, media behaviors, and more with future data updates.

Key insights REVOLT uncovered from Black Shift include:

Community & Legacy

Nearly half of Black Gen Z prioritize building a family legacy over personal ambitions—+30% more than their non-Black peers.Black Gen Z is 3X’s more likely to lead human rights movements.67% view marriage as something to enjoy, but not a primary focus.

Financial Empowerment

Black Gen Z is +89% more focused on financial independence than their non-Black peers.Black Gen Z is +2.6x more likely to strongly agree that entrepreneurship is the key to breaking systemic barriers.A majority (55%) of Black Gen Z report feeling the daily impact of their ancestors’ struggles, nearly double the rate of their non-Black peers (28%).

Black Shift not only sets a new industry standard but also reinforces REVOLT’s position as a forward-thinking leader in consumer research and insights. This revolutionary tool underscores REVOLT’s commitment to driving innovation in the media landscape, positioning the brand as a trusted partner for companies seeking to authentically engage with today’s dynamic young audiences.

For more information, please visit www.revolt.tv  and visit www.wearesixzeros.com.

ABOUT REVOLT
REVOLT is the leading Black-owned and operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital, linear, and live media channels. The platform produces rich content and original material with the biggest names in Hip-Hop, along with reports of breaking news, current events, trends, and announcements within the Black cultural movement and Hip-Hop world. REVOLT takes pride in its diversity, both in its mindset and its company makeup, further instilling its dedication to culture within its staff and audiences. Founded in 2013, REVOLT attracts over 50 Million millennials and Gen Z audiences through their disruptive, authentic material across all platforms. In 2021, REVOLT launched a brand new digital mobile app where users can view extended releases, live updates from relevant news, exclusive specials and much more.

ABOUT SIX ZEROS
Six Zeros is a Black-owned creative agency that celebrates the power of Black creativity. The agency specializes in crafting innovative, culturally resonant campaigns that disrupt established norms and motivate audiences to take action. From thought-provoking docuseries to fully immersive brand experiences, Six Zeros operates at the intersection of creative storytelling, strategic insights, and cultural nuance. With a focus on amplifying Black voices, the agency’s diverse team of strategists, storytellers, producers, and art directors deliver work that resonates deeply with Black audiences and beyond. Founded with a commitment to pushing boundaries, Six Zeros is dedicated to producing work that celebrates and elevates Black culture.

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Kaleidescape Named to Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List of the Next Big Things in Tech

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List Recognizes Groundbreaking Advancements Redefining the Way We Work and Live

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kaleidescape, maker of the ultimate movie platform, today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s fourth annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring emerging technology that has a profound impact for industries—from education and sustainability to robotics and artificial intelligence.

This year, 138 technologies developed by established companies, startups, or research teams are featured for their potential to revolutionize the lives of consumers, businesses, and society overall. While not all technologies are available in the market yet, each is reaching key milestones to have a proven impact in the next five years.

Kaleidescape, maker of the ultimate movie platform for residential and marine markets, has been changing the landscape of home theater entertainment experiences for over two decades. As the only digital provider of movies with lossless audio and full reference video, Kaleidescape provides customers with access to thousands of movies, TV series, and concerts for purchase or rent. Recently, Kaleidescape introduced Strato V, the next-generation movie player providing stunning 4K Dolby Vision playback with lossless audio. Strato V works on its own or grouped with Terra Prime movie servers to enable scalability. Kaleidescape is also expanding into commercial cinema, as an alternative content delivery platform, bringing library releases back to the big screen.

“Kaleidescape continues to innovate by bringing to market products that evolve the cinema experience at home and beyond,” said Tayloe Stansbury, chairman & CEO of Kaleidescape. “Kaleidescape’s platform allows consumers to experience a vast array of content in the highest quality, as the director intended, enabling a movie theater-like experience in the home.”

“The Next Big Things in Tech provides a fascinating glimpse at near- and long-term technological breakthroughs across a variety of sectors,” says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “Spanning everything from semiconductors to agricultural gene editing, the companies featured in this year’s list are tackling some of the world’s most pressing and vexing problems.”

Click here to see the final list.

About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. The editor-in-chief is Brendan Vaughan. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication, Inc., and can be found online at fastcompany.com.

About Kaleidescape (www.Kaleidescape.com)  
Kaleidescape is the ultimate movie platform. Kaleidescape has been designing, manufacturing, and selling state-of-the-art movie players and servers for over 20 years. Kaleidescape digitally delivers movies with lossless audio and reference video. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Kaleidescape builds its products in the USA. 

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Josh Gershman 
josh.gershman@kaleidescape.com 

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Payroc Expands Gateway Solution with Hosted Fields, Apple Pay & Google Pay

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Empower your clients with Payroc’s unified payment solutions—offering modern, secure options like Apple Pay and Google Pay alongside Hosted Fields to deliver seamless online checkouts, elevate customer satisfaction, and give you a competitive edge in today’s market.

TINLEY PARK, Ill. , Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Payroc, a leading payments platform, releases Apple Pay and Google Pay Acceptance, in addition to previously released Hosted Fields. This provides ISVs, sales partners, and their merchants with a fully unified, secure, and streamlined online payment experience.

“Hosted fields and digital wallets build upon our platform to help partners provide merchants with a secure, streamlined, and customer-centric payment experience.”

Payroc’s Hosted Fields enable merchants to accept payments directly on their branded websites or applications without redirecting customers to an external page. By embedding payment fields into the checkout process, merchants can maintain a consistent and seamless customer experience. Additionally, partners can help merchants minimize compliance scope, as Payroc handles PCI requirements and tokenization entirely. With this fully integrated solution, partners can provide merchants with secure, modern payment options that meet customer expectations.

Additionally, the Payroc Gateway has expanded support for Apple Pay and Google Pay to both Hosted Fields and Hosted Payment Pages on the TSYS platform to go along with existing availability on First Data. Along with accepting digital wallet payments in person, merchants can now offer customers a faster, friction-free and more secure online checkout. With this feature, customers can skip manual card entry and complete payments with their saved digital wallet information, on both a mobile device and desktop. Apple Pay and Google Pay require minimal integration for partners using Hosted Fields, while Hosted Payment Pages automatically support these payment options with no additional setup needed.

“At Payroc, our priority is empowering partners and their clients with solutions that create real value,” said Walter Greaney, Vice President of Product Management. “Hosted fields and digital wallets build upon our platform to help partners provide merchants with a secure, streamlined, and customer-centric payment experience.”

Payroc’s new features are designed to offer its partner network high-value, adaptable payment tools that address the evolving needs of today’s market.

For more information on Payroc’s Hosted Fields, and Apple Pay & Google Pay integration, please visit http://www.payroc.com.

About Payroc:
Payroc WorldAccess, LLC is a high-growth merchant acquirer, processor, and payment integrations powerhouse that offers best-in-class sales enablement and payment processing technology on a global scale, delivering proprietary, innovative, and full-service merchant acquiring solutions together with key card brand network payment sponsorship registrations. Payroc (through its subsidiaries) is a registered Visa third-party processor, a Visa independent sales organization, a Mastercard third-party service provider, a Mastercard member service provider, a payment facilitator, an encryption support organization for Fifth Third Bank, National Association (“Fifth Third”), and, in Canada is registered with Peoples Trust Company, among many others.

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Yosselin Nunez, Payroc, 1 (888) 477-4500, yosselin.nunez@payroc.com, https://payroc.com/

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Spacelift Announces Expanded Ansible Support to Tame Operational and Observability Challenges of Ansible Playbook Execution and Unite Ansible and IaC Automation Workflows

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Platform and DevOps teams with large-scale, complex environments no longer have to struggle with Ansible playbook execution and observability challenges. They can also unite formerly separate workflows for provisioning and configuration management of infrastructure resources, thanks to enhancements to the Spacelift orchestration platform.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ansible is an essential part of infrastructure automation, but managing large-scale playbook execution in complex environments is still challenging. It’s often managed separately from Infrastructure as Code (IaC) provisioning automation, leading to inefficient workflows that slow developer velocity and lack the necessary visibility and control for security and compliance. Today’s updates from Spacelift aim to solve these problems.

These Spacelift updates have transformed this experience, elevating our Ansible operations, giving us real visibility into all of our resources, and a single workflow for our infrastructure automation.

The Spacelift platform now automates the execution of Ansible playbooks, delivers inventory visibility and control over Ansible-managed resources, and links provisioning workflows (Terraform and OpenTofu, etc..) seamlessly with configuration management (Ansible).

New Spacelift Platform Enhancements include:

Playbook Automation: Manage the execution of Ansible playbooks from one central location.Inventory Observability: View all Ansible-managed hosts and related playbooks, with clear visual indicators showing the success or failure of recent runs.Playbook Run Insights: Audit Ansible playbook run results with detailed insights to pinpoint problems and simplify troubleshooting.Integrated IaC & Ansible Workflows: Easily define workflows that combine any flavor of IaC (Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation…) and Ansible to streamline infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.Developer Self-Service: Integrate Ansible playbooks into infrastructure self-service for developers.

“Ansible and IaC have lived in isolated silos, leading to cumbersome infrastructure management workflows and slowing developer velocity,” said Pawel Hytry, co-founder and CEO of Spacelift. “By layering the infrastructure orchestration benefits of Spacelift on top of Ansible, we’re making it easy for platform teams to not only control what is happening with Ansible, but also create a seamless workflow that combines the provisioning power of Terraform, OpenTofu and CloudFormation with the configuration management benefits of Ansible.”

“Ansible is our go-to automation for managing resources after they’ve been provisioned, but it comes with its own set of challenges,” said Jakub Krzemiński, head of DevOps at Synerise. “These Spacelift updates have transformed this experience, elevating our Ansible operations, giving us real visibility into all of our resources, and a single workflow for our infrastructure automation.”

The expanded Ansible support is available immediately to provide greater control and visibility over Ansible playbooks, orchestrate Terraform and Ansible pipelines into a single integrated workflow, and help platform and DevOps teams provide infrastructure self-service to developers.

*About Spacelift*
Spacelift is an infrastructure orchestration platform that manages the entire infrastructure lifecycle — provisioning, configuration and governance. Spacelift integrates with existing infrastructure tooling (e.g. Terraform, OpenTofu, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Ansible) to provide a single integrated workflow to deliver secure, cost-effective and resilient infrastructure, fast.

By automating deployment and configuration, providing developer self-service, golden paths with guardrails, and an OPA policy engine, Spacelift empowers businesses to accelerate developer velocity while maintaining control and governance over their infrastructure.

Sign up for a demo or a free trial at Spacelift.io.

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Cristin Connelly, Spacelift, 4049316752, cristin@cathey.co, www.spacelift.io

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