Newsletter: PITBULL JOINS FORCES WITH AYYBO & ERO808, PUTTING HIS SPIN ON NEW HIT SINGLE “HYPNOSIS” FOR LATIN HOUSE REWORK “RIGHT OR WRONG (HYPNOSIS)”

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AYYBO's hit single HYPNOSIS gets a rework from Mr. Worldwide himself, creating the perfect Latin House banger that is RIGHT OR WRONG [HYPNOSIS]. The original has garnered over 5M+ streams to date, peaked #35 on Shazam Global House Chart, 20M+ views across Tiktok usages. The Pitbull version drops just ahead of his 2023 global tour, and will feature wide support across Pitbull's socials (90M in total) & an official video dropping week of release. RIGHT OR WRONG is the latin & dance blend that we needed.

Newsletter: Clara Benin opens 2023 with the release of When Harry Met Sally-inspired track “different…”

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2022 has been a great year for Clara Benin. Aside from getting featured on a Times Square billboard in New York ahead of the International Women’s Day, the folk darling received two nominations at the recently concluded 8th Wish Music Awards and collaborated with international artists such as British singer-songwriter Lowswimmer. On top of her achievements, Benin also dropped a song called "Affable Dork," which garnered rave reviews for "adopting a jazz-pop approach."

Newsletter: PLDT, Smart welcome the biggest haul of young innovators to InnoGen 3.0

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PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continue to empower young innovators, welcoming ninety eight new teams to their Innovation Generation (InnoGen) grant program.  

 

Newsletter: Kai Buizon marks official debut with intricate folk-pop single “The Meadow”

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Filipina singer-songwriter Kai Buizon marks her official arrival in the local music scene with the release of “The Meadow,” her debut single under Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: Smart boosts 7-Eleven’s Fun Run 2023 to promote a healthier lifestyle for Filipinos

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PLDT’s wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is supporting the 7-Eleven Run 2023 happening on February 5 in Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

Newsletter: WTTC and Trip.com Group global traveller report reveals shift towards sustainable travel

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A major new report by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group, together with Deloitte, reveals a heightened appetite for sustainable tourism amongst consumers, with 69% of travellers actively seeking sustainable travel options.

Newsletter: Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Submissions for 2024 Cycle

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The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising excellence in sustainability, has officially announced that the 2024 cycle is now open for submissions. 

Submissions will be accepted until 2 May 2023 through the Prize’s online portal. Small to medium enterprises, nonprofit organisations and high schools with sustainability solutions are invited to submit an entry for consideration in one of the five categories of Heath, Food, Energy, Water and Global High Schools.

Newsletter: SPOTV to broadcast FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2022

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SPOTV is proud to announce that it will be broadcasting the only club-level World Cup - the FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2022™, from 2nd – 12th February 2023.

Newsletter: XG Highly anticipated third single “SHOOTING STAR” is out!

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XG has released “SHOOTING STAR” via digital streaming services as well as on limited edition box set today! The long-awaited third single is a spacewalk through a dream-like soundscape that showcases powerful rap and exceptional vocals from the seven-member girl group. The lyrics express their single-mindedness in achieving world-class status as artists. The accompanying music video features XG as next generation cool kids from a system beyond ours who have brought with them their unique musical expression, and presents their compelling vision of a world without boundaries. Watch it here.

Newsletter: Smart ignites Grand Sinulog comeback

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The Philippines’ grandest festival, Sinulog, returned with a bang after a two-year hiatus with PLDT Inc.’s wireless arm Smart Communications, Inc.’s (Smart) full support and partnership with the local government of Cebu City and Sinulog Foundation, Inc.

 

Newsletter: LiFTED Asia Drops New Single From LiFTED LOUNGE VOL. 1 Series Third single from Vol.1 is RAYRAY and TED PARK’s ‘6 Speed’

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Asia’s leading pan-Asian Hip Hop Platform LiFTED will release its third single under the LiFTED LOUNGE title – an ongoing series that will showcase the region’s top artists and emerging talent to the world. On the new single, ‘6 Speed’ Taiwan’s Bass queen RAYRAY teams up with Korean-American rapper TED PARK for a bouncy, hook-laden Trap banger that finds RAYRAY singing the hooks to counterpart TED PARK’s melodic, rapid-fire rhymes. Her bass-heavy production, combined with tweaked Asian instrumentation is at the forefront of this catchy collaboration. LiFTED Lounge is released by b2 Music in partnership with Jägermeister and distributed by The Orchard.

Newsletter: Jarlo Bâse refuses to adhere to conventions on haunting, genre-defying track “O Sana, Hosanna”

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Filipino artist Jarlo Bâse deftly incorporates contemporary pop, R&B, gospel, and alternative music influences with haunting soundscapes on his new single “O Sana, Hosanna”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

Newsletter: PLATINUM R&B SINGER-SONGWRITER VEDO TEAMS UP WITH CHRIS BROWN AND TINK FOR 6TH STUDIO ALBUM ENTITLED “MOOD SWINGS”

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Platinum selling singer-songwriter VEDO releases his highly anticipated 6th Studio Album “Mood Swings” under EMPIRE.  Described as his most versatile project to date, the 13-track album captures the various moods of a man navigating through the complexities of love and relationships. The sultry yet edgy body of work features R&B megastar Chris Brown, who VEDO received a recent Grammy nomination with for his contributions on Warm Embrace. Mood Swings also features Chicago born Singer-Rapper Tink on another stand out track, Somebody. 

Newsletter: NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES START OF NYC WINTER OUTINGSM RESERVATIONS

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NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, in partnership with preferred payment partner Mastercard®, announced that NYC Winter Outing 2023 starts today January 17. The NYC Winter Outing program will run from January 17 through February 12, offering savings on winter experiences across all five 

boroughs, including prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week menus at nearly 500 restaurants; 2-for-1 tickets to 22 NYC Broadway Week shows; and 2-for-1 tickets at more than 40 museums, attractions, tours and performing arts for NYC Must-See Week. Also a part of Winter Outing, NYC Hotel Week is 

currently underway with 23% off standard retail rates at more than 140 hotels through February 12. Reservations for all programs are bookable at nycgo.com/winterouting. 

Newsletter: NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW YORK CITY TOURISM TO REACH 56.4 MILLION VISITORS IN 2022

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NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, announced that New York City’s economic recovery continued in 2022 with an anticipated 56.4 million travelers arriving in the City by the end of the year—a 71.4% increase over 2021. The City will see 47.4 million domestic and 8.9 million international travelers visit the five boroughs—with international visitation alone more than tripling over 2021.