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Foul-Mouthed “Dirty Dog” Promotes the Family-Friendly VidAngel

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Agency Behind Greatest Viral Ads in Internet History Including Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, Purple, and Lumē Debuts First Major Ad Campaign for Relaunch of Popular App VidAngel–Empowering Parents to Clean Up Popular Movies and TV Shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, and More

PROVO, Utah, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Harmon Brothers, the Provo-based social media ad agency behind the greatest viral ad in internet history, has earned national headlines and over 1.5 billion views for its social blockbuster ads such as Squatty Potty, Lumē, Chatbooks, Purple, among other hits. Today, the renowned social ad makers are announcing a new campaign called “Dirty Dog” for VidAngel, a filtering company using innovative technology that lets users remove objectionable content from popular movies and TV shows streaming on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and AppleTV+.

 

We knew this campaign would have to resonate, both with VidAngel’s current customers and with those who’ve never heard of the service before,” said Shane Rickard, Chief Creative Officer at Harmon Brothers. “We’ve achieved that with a foul-mouthed and gruff ‘Dirty Dog’, a hilariously lovable character whose pitch is a memorable way to understand what VidAngel is about and why it matters.”

Watch the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkwaIucP14o

Harmon Brothers’ visual effects-heavy “Dirty Dog” ad campaign features a gruff, talking dog who shares how his human family uses VidAngel’s  technology to filter objectionable content from popular movies and series on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+. VidAngel has over 15,000 titles on its platform, and this ad campaign reunites VidAngel with Harmon Brothers, who did the original creative and branding for the company at its inception.

CREDITS 

AGENCY: Harmon Brothers

CLIENT: VidAngel Entertainment, Inc.

CREW 
Creative Director/Director – Jake Christensen 
Dir. of Photography – Byron Kirckland 
Creative Director – Shane Rickard 
1st AC – Landon Hill 
Executive Producer – Josh Stofferahn 
2nd AC – Ethan Wilson 
Project Manager-  Kat Peterson 
Gaffer – Jared Jaynes 
Producer – Sohrab Mirmont 
Key Grip – Jonathan White 
1st AD – Jack Desmond 
Grip – Austin Farmer 
2nd AD – Tyson Whitney 
Swing – Kodie Romero 
Key Set PA – Corey Cluff 
Wardrobe/HMU – Tayler Swensen 
Production Assistant – Gay Lynn Smith 
Sound Mixer – David Adameic 
Production Assistant – Mary Astorga 
Production Designer – Melissa Mae 
Crafty – Alex Hansen 
On Set Dresser – Jacob Peterson 
VFX Supervisor – Bryan Fugal 
Script Supervisor – Brooke Bird 
VFX Supervisor – Aaron Sorensen 
Location Manager – Adam Bohl 
BTS – Keith Grover 
Set Medic – Austin Huber 
Account Manager – Ben Anderson 
Lead Trainer – Benay Karp 
Background Trainer – Cris Rankin 
Asst. Trainer – Kelli Fulco 
DIT Ellie Peatross 
Asst. Background Trainer – Sasha Seus 
On Set Editor – Nicki Miceli

CAST
Jackie – Gus 
Kurt Maloney – Gus Voice 
Megan Rees – Lady 
Ben Burnett – Dad 
Lewis Cummins – Son 
Brookelynn Lindley – Daughter 
Terrier – Sniffing Dogs 
Brooks Forester – Shaggy 
Great Dane – Scooby 
Bango – Sniffing Dogs 
Cricket – Sniffing Dogs 
Ozzie – Dog Walking in Street

WRITERS 
Kurt Maloney 
Shae McCombs 
Shawn Zumbrennan 
Arvin Mitchell

POST 
Animatic Editor: Nikki Miceli 
Storyboard Designer: Charlie Curley 
Editor: Nikki Miceli 
Post Supervisor: Bryan Fugal 
VFX Supervisor: Aaron Sorensen 
VFX Specialist: Aaron Sorensen 
Motion Tracking: Bryan Fugal, Zach Collet, Bryson Alley 
Modeling: Mikhail Merkurieff 
Rigging: Jarom Brand 
Groom: Jesus Fernandez 
Animation: Barry Zendel & Tim Hinton 
Match Move: Matthew Merk 
Lighting & Compositing: Aaron Sorensen
Colorist: John Newton, JJ Houghton 
Sound Designer: Brenden Bytheway 
Graphic Designer: Mike Henderson 
Graphic Animator: Jake Christensen

CLIENT: VidAngel

ABOUT HARMON BROTHERS

Harmon Brothers is the Utah-based ad agency behind the most successful ads in internet history. Their videos have earned billions of views and driven hundreds of millions in sales. Harmon Brothers’ award-winning work for brands such as Poo~Pourri, Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, Lumē Deodorant, Purple Mattress, Kodiak Cakes—and now for popular movies and TV shows such as The Chosen—has turned startups into household names, and established brands as industry leaders.

ABOUT VIDANGEL

VidAngel is the market-leading entertainment platform empowering users to set customized filters for language, nudity, violence, and other content from movies and TV shows. VidAngel’s success has been well documented, earning a #1 BestCompany.com user rating.

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On World Cleanup Day 2024, VIAIM’s Newly Launched Service Upgrade Provides Added Multilingual Support and Commitment to Environmental Goals, Helping to Shape a More Sustainable Future

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VIAIM,  an AI technology hardware company deeply rooted in the smart office sector, is marking the inaugural World Cleanup Day 2024, which falls on September 20, with the official launch of a service package upgrade, reinforcing its dedication to both innovation and environmental responsibility.

This upgrade introduces Malay and Thai language support, expanding the total number of supported languages from 11 to 13. With these additions, VIAIM is taking another step towards making seamless cross-cultural communication more accessible, especially for users across Southeast Asia. At the same time, the Company continues to align its operations with sustainability efforts, lowering the usage threshold for customers and offering environmentally friendly solutions that contribute to a greener planet.

As part of VIAIM’s latest service package upgrade, users enjoy enhanced features designed to make their work and daily lives more efficient. These include free transcription and translation time, along with increased access to To-do List and Summary functions, providing customers with more comprehensive functionality at no additional cost.

These upgrades not only reflect the brand’s core philosophy of “user-first”, but also emphasize VIAIM’s commitment to continuously enhancing user experiences. Now, users can manage tasks more effectively, saving time and reducing the need for additional services, making their workflow more streamlined and productive.

Beyond product and service innovations, VIAIM remains committed to its environmental goals, aligning with global best practices in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. VIAIM believes that, just as its users seek to improve their daily lives through technology, the company must contribute to a better world for future generations.

VIAIM is fully committed to environmental protection and sustainable development through its use of molded pulp, an environmentally friendly material for packaging while maintaining a laser focus on technology upgrades that reflect its customer-centric philosophy. The company utilizes molded pulp, an eco-friendly packaging material, to minimize environmental impact, while its smart office solutions contributes to a paperless workplace, further reducing waste. This dual focus on customer convenience and sustainability enhances the overall value that VIAIM delivers to its global customer base.

“Innovation serves as a breakthrough in technology and is also a cornerstone of environmental and social responsibility,” said TOM, Product Manager of VIAIM. “With our latest service upgrades, we not only improve the user experience but also make it easier for our customers to participate in sustainable practices. By embracing these advancements, users can contribute to environmental preservation, while enjoying the benefits of advanced cross-language support and smarter office tools. VIAIM’s mission is to bridge technological innovation with social responsibility, inviting our customers to join us in creating a brighter, more sustainable future.”

About VIAIM

VIAIM is an innovative technology company in the consumer-goods sector. With a focus on versatile, multimodal interactions, we strive to provide effective solutions that meet users’ specific needs. By harnessing state-of-the-art technology, we bring our visionary ideals to life, helping people embrace the incredible possibilities the Company offers.

CONTACT:
Qian Wang
wangqian@vision-intelligence.tech

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G42 Collaborates with NVIDIA to Deliver Next-Generation Climate Solutions Using Earth-2

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — G42, a leader in AI and cloud computing, today announced that it is partnering with NVIDIA to advance climate technology with a focus on developing AI solutions aimed at dramatically enhancing the accuracy of weather forecasting globally.

The collaboration builds on NVIDIA’s Earth-2, an open platform that accelerates climate and weather predictions with interactive, AI-augmented, high-resolution simulation. G42 and NVIDIA will initially focus on a square-kilometer resolution weather forecasting model that improves the accuracy of meteorological predictions.

Key to this initiative is the establishment of a new operational base and Climate Tech Lab in Abu Dhabi. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for research and development, driving forward both companies’ commitment to environmental sustainability. This facility will also mobilize the creation of tailored climate and weather solutions that leverage over 100 petabytes of geophysical data assets.

Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, said, “This initiative with NVIDIA is a testament to our commitment to applying AI in ways that not only innovate but also solve critical global challenges. Establishing the Earth-2 Climate Tech Lab in Abu Dhabi allows us to leverage our unique capabilities and insights to foster a sustainable future for the world.”

In addition to fostering innovation in climate technology, the initiative will focus on building a robust framework for integrating enhanced weather prediction capabilities with comprehensive data metrics and visualization. This will assist organizations worldwide in achieving their sustainability goals through well-informed, data-driven environmental strategies.

“Our collaboration with G42 marks a pivotal step toward harnessing AI to understand and predict climate phenomena with unprecedented accuracy,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “The Earth-2 Climate Tech Lab will propel environmental solutions using the most advanced accelerated computing and AI technology to benefit millions of people around the world.”

By uniting G42’s AI expertise with NVIDIA’s computational acumen, this partnership aims to deliver transformative climate solutions that combine scientific accuracy with real-world applicability, driving impactful change across industries and ecosystems.

About G42

G42 is a technology holding group, a global leader in creating visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Born in Abu Dhabi and operating worldwide, G42 champions AI as a powerful force for good across industries. From molecular biology to space exploration and everything in between, G42 realizes exponential possibilities, today.
To know more visit www.g42.ai.

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media@g42.ai

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Kawasaki and CB&I Sign Strategic Collaborative Agreement for Promoting Commercial-Use Liquefied Hydrogen Supply Chain

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HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki) and CB&I, a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott, announced today their signing of a strategic agreement for promoting a commercial-use liquefied hydrogen (LH2) supply chain and realizing a zero-carbon-emission society. The signing ceremony took place at Gastech Exhibition & Conference in Houston on September 18, 2024.

“We are very pleased for this opportunity to build and launch a commercial liquefied hydrogen supply chain in cooperation with CB&I,” said Motohiko Nishimura, President, Energy Solutions & Marine Engineering Company, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. “By taking advantage of both companies’ strengths and specialized know-how, we aim to cost down hydrogen, strengthen hydrogen supply chain competitiveness, and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon society.”

Both companies will use their specialized know-how to provide infrastructure that will enable commercial-scale international LH2 supply chains in order to help achieve carbon-neutrality. By leveraging our combined expertise to deliver large-scale LH2 infrastructure solutions, CB&I and Kawasaki are removing barriers, driving down costs and enhancing scalability across the entire supply chain.

“This strategic partnership represents a significant advancement in liquid hydrogen storage capabilities,” said Mark Butts, Senior Vice President of CB&I. “Our technical expertise and extensive experience in liquid hydrogen storage position us at the forefront of the energy transition, delivering reliable storage solutions and executing projects worldwide with proven success.”

Under this agreement, the companies will provide infrastructure to advance the global realization of a sustainable energy economy and meet decarbonization targets. This collaboration will reduce LH2 infrastructure costs and contribute to more widespread use of this clean and efficient energy source.

About CB&I
CB&I is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks, and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout its 130-year history, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide its customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects. CB&I is a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott. To learn more, visit www.cbi.com.

About McDermott
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs. From concept to commissioning, McDermott’s innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.

About Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. is general engineering manufacturer with over 125 years of experience manufacturing products spanning land, sea and air. Kawasaki established the Kawasaki Group’s new vision statement, “Group Vision 2030: Trustworthy Solutions for the Future,” and is focusing on three fields, “A Safe and Secure Remotely-Connected Society,” “Near-Future Mobility,” and “Energy and Environmental Solutions” in order to provide solutions for social issues. For “Energy and Environmental Solutions” in particular, by securing the technology necessary for the entire supply chain (for production, transportation, storage and utilization) ahead of the rest of the world, Kawasaki aims to bring about a society that utilizes hydrogen, the ultimate clean energy that emits no carbon dioxide when used. To learn more, visit https://global.kawasaki.com/en.

Forward-Looking Statements
McDermott cautions that statements in this communication which are forward-looking, and provide other than historical information, involve risks, contingencies and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the expected benefits from the collaboration agreement discussed in this press release.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct. Those statements are made by using various underlying assumptions and are subject to numerous risks, contingencies and uncertainties, including, among others: adverse changes in the markets in which we operate or credit or capital markets; our inability to successfully execute on contracts in backlog; changes in project design or schedules; the availability of qualified personnel; changes in the terms, scope or timing of contracts, contract cancellations, change orders and other modifications and actions by our customers and other business counterparties; changes in industry norms; actions by lenders, other creditors, customers and other business counterparties of McDermott and adverse outcomes in legal or other dispute resolution proceedings. If one or more of these risks materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expected. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. This communication reflects the views of McDermott’s management as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, McDermott undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

For media inquiries, please use the contact information below:

Reba Reid
Global Media Relations
+1 281 588 5636
RReid@McDermott.com

Kristi Krupala-Grove
CB&I Media Relations
+1 346 313 9636
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