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Canela Media Appoints Philippe Guelton as Global President

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Established Media and Entertainment Executive to Lead Canela Media’s Global Growth Strategy in the U.S. and Latin America

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Canela Media, a leading technology and innovation driven multicultural media company, today announced the appointment of Philippe Guelton to the role of Global President to lead the company’s growth globally in the U.S. and Latin America. He will report to the Canela Media’s Co-Founder and CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.

I am delighted to join Canela Media and look forward to collaborating with Co-Founders Isabel Rafferty Zavala and Michael Rafferty to build on the company’s success and amplify its impact

Canela Media has been on a trajectory of growth since launch and 2024, with an impressive 70% increase in scale globally for Canela.TV, was no exception. From expanded product and data capabilities with a revamped Canela.TV app, offering a new user experience and innovative ad units for our advertisers as well as the launch of Canela Audience Solutions. Canela Media also established new studios in Mexico and Miami to produce both Originals and Branded Content for our advertising partners, premiering a new daily lifestyle show Café con Canela, expanding our news coverage, and continuing to create engaging content verticals across Originals, Movies, Sports, Music and Kids. All of this while experiencing scale and user growth, positioning Canela for long-term success. Looking ahead to 2025, Canela Media will continue to grow in scale and product offering, including the upcoming first-to-market initiative Canela Rewards, and further enhancing Canela’s data product, Canela Audience Solutions.

“I am thrilled to share the exciting news that as part of our growth strategy, we have brought on board Philippe Guelton as Global President to help lead us into this next chapter. Philippe will oversee global sales, marketing, HR, ad operations, and customer success. Based in our New York office,” said Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Co-Founder and CEO of Canela Media. “As the former leader of Crackle, Philippe brings a wealth of experience in the streaming space, and I’m confident he will play an instrumental role in leading Canela Media’s growth in this next phase.”

Philippe Guelton brings over 25 years’ experience in the media and entertainment space to Canela Media. Prior to his role at Canela Media, he was President at Crackle and CRO at Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. In that role he oversaw the Crackle streaming platform as well as Crackle CONNEX, the company’s advertising sales arm in charge of monetizing owned and operated AVOD, FAST and Branded Entertainment.

“I am delighted to join Canela Media and look forward to collaborating with Co-Founders Isabel Rafferty Zavala and Michael Rafferty to build on the company’s success and amplify its impact,” commented Guelton. “The economic impact of the U.S. Hispanic population cannot be ignored and it shapes every facet of our society as well as the meaningful impact of streaming as an entertainment destination for Latinos in the U.S. and Latin America. I’m excited to contribute to Canela Media’s mission of delivering culturally resonant and relevant content coupled with innovation across our data and product offering.”

Guelton was formerly the Chief Executive Officer at SheKnows Media (now She Media) where he grew the mission-driven company to a total reach of 70 million monthly unique visitors and over 300+ million social media fans. He led the company through its sale to Penske Media Corporation in 2018.

Previously, Mr Guelton was the President of Thrillist Media Group, Chief Operating Officer at Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., and Chief Executive Officer of Japanese media company Fujingaho (now part of Hearst).

About Canela Media
Canela Media is a leading technology-driven media company that offers a comprehensive ecosystem to connect with multicultural audiences. Its free streaming platform, Canela.TV, provides U.S. Latinos with culturally relevant content on-demand (VOD) and its Live Channels, including a unique mix of programming through Originals, Canela Music, Canela Kids, Canela Deportes, Canela News, and an extensive library of Novelas and classic Mexican films.

Canela Media’s proprietary data solution, Canela Audience Solutions, adopts an OTT-first approach to identify U.S. Hispanic audiences on English- and Spanish-language OTT platforms, delivering unmatched scale for advertisers to reach U.S. Hispanics. In addition, Canela Media’s extensive reach across premium OTT partners and Spanish-language sites, coupled with its proprietary data, allows for significant reach and scale through meaningful and culturally relevant connections with the new mainstream Hispanic audience.

For more information, visit: http://www.CanelaMedia.com

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Paula Baldwin, Canela Media, 845.300.0633, paula@canelamedia.com, www.canelamedia.com

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BE OPEN Art launches the first regional competition of 2025 to support emerging artists of South Asia

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LUGANO, Switzerland, Jan. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BE OPEN Art, an online gallery set up by Elena Baturina’s humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, continues to run BE OPEN Regional Art, the regional competition for emerging artists aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities, for the third year now.

In 2025, the BE OPEN expert community will continue selecting those artists who best represent the artistic tradition of a certain region to feature in the BE OPEN Art gallery and offer them greater visibility.

The first stage of the third year of the programme run will cover the countries of South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. The stage will traditionally last three months, and the regional winner for South Asia will be announced and awarded 500 euro in early April. And from this stage on, not only each regional winner selected by the public will be awarded a money prize, but the Founder’s favourite as well.

In the meantime, artworks by 20 emerging artists from the listed countries will be posted at the online gallery every month, and a public vote will select the Regional Artist of the Month. At the end of the stage, one of the monthly winners will become the Artist of the Region, based on the amount of votes by the public and the BE OPEN art community members.

The regional competition runs alongside the regular ongoing work of BE OPEN Art, whose experts every month select 20 new artists for the gallery, using online voting to name the Artist of the Month and the Artist of the Year. 

Aiming to support emerging talent, BE OPEN Art selects artists at an early stage of their career who emphasize social consciousness and aesthetical solutions to the wrongs of the contemporary world. The project sees its mission in looking for new influencers in the art scene, and invites everyone to contribute.

BE OPEN is a global initiative to foster creativity and innovation, a think-tank whose mission is to promote people and ideas today to build solutions for tomorrow. It is a cultural and social initiative supported by Austria-based international philanthropist and businessperson Elena Baturina.

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JSAUX Debuts at CES 2025, Showcases Innovative FlipGo Portable Monitor

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HONG KONG, Jan. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tech brand JSAUX will make its first appearance at CES Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2025, at LVCC South Hall 1, booth #32344. Visitors can explore JSAUX’s latest innovations, including the FlipGo Horizon portable monitor and cutting-edge accessories for iPhone.

JSAUX’s Journey to Success

Since its founding in 2016, JSAUX has grown into a global leader in gaming accessories, serving 20 million customers in over 100 countries. Its success is built on:

Comprehensive Ecosystem: JSAUX offers an extensive lineup of gaming accessories for devices like Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go, filling market gaps with solutions like docking stations, cases, and power cables.Proven Quality: With a return rate below 4%, JSAUX products are trusted for their durability and reliability.E-commerce Excellence: A robust online presence and engaged communities on platforms like Discord and Reddit enable real-time feedback and strong customer loyalty.Innovation & Recognition: With 143 patents and accolades like the iF and Red Dot Design Awards, JSAUX delivers groundbreaking products, including the FlipGo monitor, which raised over $1M on Kickstarter.

Featured Products at CES

FlipGo Horizon: A next-gen portable monitor with two 15.6″ screens that enhance productivity. The screens are magnetically attachable, rotatable for horizontal or vertical use, and foldable for easy portability.

BANG!CASE: Designed for iPhone 14-16 Pro models, this case features the BANG!Button, a Bluetooth-powered action button for instant app access. Its retro-futuristic transparent design and orange accents blend style and functionality.

GAMEBABY: A nostalgic iPhone case turning the device into a 90s-style handheld console. The detachable lower portion serves as a d-pad controller for gaming, reattaching seamlessly to protect the phone.

Future Innovations

JSAUX is also developing accessories for the next-generation Nintendo Switch, building on its success with Steam Deck and ROG Ally accessories. The goal remains clear: to provide gamers with a seamless, fully compatible experience.

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PIXIE LEGENDS: The First Fairy-Themed Trading Card Game Brings Enchantment to Kids Everywhere

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PIXIE LEGENDS: A magical fairy trading card game offering screen-free fun, imaginative play, and enchanting adventures for kids.

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PIXIE LEGENDS, a brand-new fairy-themed trading card game, has launched, offering young girls and kids everywhere a captivating entry into the world of collectible card games. Designed specifically for children who love fairy tales, princesses, and magic, PIXIE LEGENDS provides a fresh alternative to the TCG (trading card game) landscape, historically dominated by themes more tailored to boys.

Bringing Screen-Free Fun and Magical Adventures for Young Girls

PIXIE LEGENDS was inspired by the creator’s vision to give young girls their adventure in the TCG world. Featuring a collection of fairy and fantasy characters from mystical worlds like Water, Nature, the Moon, and more, PIXIE LEGENDS encourages creativity, social interaction, and imagination—all while remaining screen-free.

✨ A Game of Collecting, Strategy, and Play ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS isn’t just a beautiful card game; it’s designed to be versatile and accessible for players of all ages. Kids can enjoy the game in various modes:

Fairy War Game – Battle with friends, using the cards’ powers to determine who holds the ultimate deck.Quartets Game – Gather and trade cards to create sets of themed fairy characters.Collection Mode – Trade, collect, and organize PIXIE LEGENDS cards in a special fairy-themed album, helping kids develop social skills and trading techniques.

✨ Pixie Worlds and Magical Characters ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS introduces children to five unique, colorful worlds filled with diverse fairies, each with its traits, strengths, and magical abilities:

Green World: Guardians of Nature who communicate with plants and animals.Blue World: Mystical Water Fairies who command the oceans and interact with marine life.Yellow World: Powerful Warrior Fairies symbolizing strength, courage, and love.Purple World: Fairies of Spiritual Energy, Fortune, and Cosmic Power.Silver World: Fairies who command the Weather and Moon, harnessing the forces of the skies.

Each card is crafted with beautiful artwork and classified by rarity, encouraging young players to explore the thrill of collecting common and rare characters.

✨ A Healthy, Screen-Free Activity ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS provides a refreshing, screen-free way for kids to socialize and play, especially when screen time is a concern for many parents. With its emphasis on collection, trading, and imaginative play, PIXIE LEGENDS helps children develop critical social and cognitive skills while fostering friendships and shared interests.

✨ Perfect for Birthdays and Playdates ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS isn’t just a game—it’s a magical experience perfect for girls’ birthdays and after-school playdates. Its enchanting fairy theme makes it an ideal centerpiece for birthday parties, where kids can bond over card battles, trades, and collections, creating lasting memories. For after-school activities, PIXIE LEGENDS offers an engaging, screen-free way for girls to socialize, fostering creativity and collaboration as they explore magical realms together. Parents love how it turns gatherings into moments of fun, learning, and imagination!

✨ Special Launch Offer ✨

To celebrate the release of PIXIE LEGENDS, customers can enjoy special launch prices on all PIXIE LEGENDS products, available exclusively on the official website at [insert website link]. This limited-time offer is the perfect opportunity for families and young collectors to begin their magical journey into the enchanting world of PIXIE LEGENDS.

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✨ About PIXIE LEGENDS ✨

PIXIE LEGENDS was created by a team dedicated to enriching children’s play experiences. It provides a unique product that resonates with young girls who love fantasy, fairies, and adventure. With PIXIE LEGENDS, kids can collect, trade, and play in a world of imagination that celebrates creativity, connection, and magic.

For more information on PIXIE LEGENDS or to schedule an interview with the founder, please contact:

Neriad Hakak

CEO

FairiesAndBeyond.com

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Neriad Hakak, eCommerce and So, 1 9496681585, info@fairiesandbeyond.com, FairiesAndBeyond.com

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