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High Bladder Cancer Treatment Cost Finds Help with Imagin Medical Inc.’s (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) Technology

  • Bladder cancer is the 6th most prevalent cancer in the United States and a problem worldwide
  • Bladder cancer is more common in men than women at a 4:1 ratio
  • Bladder cancer treatment has the highest cost per patient over the course of a lifetime because of its greater than 50% recurrence rate
  • Surgeons, including urologists at the University of Washington, have adopted a solution that uses blue light and a contrast agent to better visualize bladder tumors and has been shown to be more successful and reduce costs
  • Imagin Medical has taken this solution one step further by developing the i/Blue Imaging System(TM)
  • Imagin’s patented technology is expected to be completed next year, after final manufacturing and FDA approval has been received

Urologists at the University of Washington’s research school of medicine in Seattle discussed a blue light cystoscopy system they use that allows “surgeons to better identify non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer,” and improve resection without leaving cells behind to cause recurrence (https://ibn.fm/sdSC9).

This tool will allow us to do better resections and hopefully improve bladder cancer survival,” UW urology professor Dr. Jonathan Wright stated in a UW Medicine news release (https://ibn.fm/tstAU).

Blue light cystoscopy has been gaining popularity in surgical circles which will be an advantage for Imagin Medical when they enter the market. It involves using a blue light cystoscope inserted through the urethra to detect (with a small camera) tumors that has been fluoresced by a drug that specifically adheres to bladder tumors, better revealing the tumors and their contours. Boston-based Imagin Medical (CSE: IME) (OTCQB: IMEXF) is preparing to launch manufacturing of the i/Blue(TM) Imaging System, a patented technology that will further improve blue light cystoscopies for surgeons and patients.

Imagin’s i/Blue Imaging System advances the blue light procedure by allowing surgeons to see the bladder wall under both white and blue light simultaneously in side-by-side presentation, whereas existing systems require surgeons to toggle back and forth between white and blue during the course of the procedure. Imagin is advancing toward manufacturing and FDA approval of its solution.

Bladder tumor resection involves using an electrified loop to scrape away the tumor from the bladder wall while cauterizing the area to stop bleeding, Wright said (https://ibn.fm/emeiQ). The surgeon’s intent is to remove non-invasive tumors before they penetrate into the muscle, if possible, and o head off a need for more significant treatment such as removing the bladder or using chemotherapy, and to reduce the potential for eventually fatal metastasis of the cancers.

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and directly resulted in more than 17,000 deaths during the past year in the United States, with similar statistics anticipated for 2021 (https://ibn.fm/fUKFU), according to the American Cancer Society.

Seventy percent of bladder cancer patients have non-muscle-invasive disease. That’s the population who can benefit,” Wright added in the news release. “One of the things that we have to do as urologists when we’re evaluating patients with bladder cancer is, the surgical role of resecting is very critical. We need to avoid under-staging and make sure that we’re accurately staging the depth of the tumor invasion, if there is any, because it so much impacts the recommendations.”

Despite those efforts, Daniel Schneider, President and CEO of Photocure ASA, the developer of the tumor-staining chemical, noted in the company’s most recent quarterly earnings report that the high rate of recurrence of bladder cancer makes it important to prepare patients for the possibility expensive repeat procedures in the future.

“(Bladder cancer treatment) is most expensive. And I think that often shocks people. It’s the highest per patient lifetime treatment cost of any cancer,” Schneider said (https://ibn.fm/CkplM). “And the reason is the patients, once diagnosed, will go through a lifetime of procedures. Its recurrence rates are also quite astoundingly high, up 61 percent within the first one year of being diagnosed and 78 percent reoccurrence rates within five years. … It’s key to keep the patient, if you can, in a non-muscle invasive category where treatments are much less invasive.”

The aim of Imagin’s patented i/Blue technology is to ultimately reduce the expense patients will have to deal with and improve their chances of survival. A recent report by Urology Times states that the cost of early intervention in resecting bladder tumors under blue light procedures declined by $4,660 over five years compared with use of white light cystoscopy alone and led to a lower overall burden for patients (https://ibn.fm/qjJCW). A more complete elimination of tumors would be expected to result in reduced cancer progression.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ImaginMedical.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to IMEXF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/IMEXF

Perpetual Industries Inc. (PRPI) Is ‘One to Watch’

  • Perpetual Industries Inc. is expanding expertise and knowledge of energy-efficient technologies through the development of low-cost, green energy solutions for various industries
  • The company’s R&D portfolio includes its proprietary XYO Balancing Technology, WindSilo, the XYO Washing Machine and Green Energy Mining (“GEM”) Systems
  • The proprietary XYO Balancing Technology is optimized to eliminate vibration in a full spectrum of rotating equipment, creating virtually unlimited market potential
  • The company recently acquired Worldwide Auctioneers, a classic car auction company
  • The company’s boasts a seasoned management team led by Founder Brent W. Bedford, who has held the positions of President, Chairman and CEO since the company’s founding in 2005
  • The global renewable energy market is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1%
Perpetual Industries (OTC: PRPI) is an incubator for the development of innovative, energy-efficient technologies aimed at commercializing products that have the potential to impact and advance a wide range of industries on a global scale. The company’s team of experts and trusted industry partners have the resources to provide essential components needed to take projects from their initial stages through to the end products. Perpetual Industries values strict controls and high levels of quality through all stages of research, development, manufacturing and commercialization. Perpetual Industries was founded by President, Chairman and CEO Brent W. Bedford in 2005. It is located in Auburn, Indiana. R&D Portfolio Overview Perpetual Industries is expanding expertise and knowledge of energy-efficient technology by developing low-cost, green energy solutions for various industries, including artificial intelligence, blockchain mining, graphic rendering, renewable energy, cloud computing and internet of things (“IoT”), all while continuing research, development and commercialization of its proprietary XYO Balancing Technology in key applications. XYO Balancing Technology XYO Balancing Technology delivers high-performance solutions for inefficiencies that commonly affect rotating equipment, machinery and devices. It is designed to harness rotor displacement energy to move compensating masses and automatically correct for imbalances, effectively reducing vibration. Key highlights of the company’s XYO Balancing Technology include:
  • Customized XYO balancers can be created for almost everything that rotates, providing virtually unlimited potential applications
  • XYO Balancing Technology is optimized specifically to eliminate vibration in rotating equipment and enable environmentally responsible products to operate more efficiently
  • Leveraging a proprietary design, XYO Balancing Technology is the result of over 25 years of research and development effort
WindSilo – Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Implementing its proprietary XYO Balancing Technology, Perpetual Industries’ WindSilo turbine improves balancing issues that are common in most wind turbines today. The company’s design is engineered to allow for much faster spin speeds and greater energy output. The company believes that this innovative turbine design could eliminate the expensive traditional methods of balancing wind turbines while increasing their performance, reliability and efficiency. In November 2020, Perpetual Industries announced that Trine University, a private post-secondary institution located in Angola, Indiana, had been awarded a grant to assist the company in the development of the WindSilo. The XYO Washing Machine Perpetual Industries is currently developing a proprietary domestic washing machine design implementing XYO Mechanical Balancers to dynamically compensate for variable mass imbalance during the spin cycle. The company expects these efforts to produce a number of benefits, including higher spin speeds, reduced energy consumption, decreased noise emissions and less mechanical wear & tear. The company’s research shows tremendous market potential for a more efficient washing machine design. With an estimated 70 million washing machines produced annually and over 500 million used daily, even a small reduction in energy consumption could be pivotal. Reducing energy usage of all washing machines by just 15% would save enough energy to power the city of Milan. Perpetual Industries’ energy efficient design is expected to reduce energy usage by up to 50%. Prototype testing of Perpetual Industries’ design has established the XYO Washing Machine as highly effective at reducing vibration when built into the spin basket assembly. Green Energy Mining System Using its expertise and knowledge of environmentally friendly technologies, Perpetual Industries is developing low cost, environmentally responsible energy solutions for powering large scale blockchain mining operations. The company’s Green Energy Mining (“GEM”) System is being hailed as the next generation of energy efficient cryptocurrency mining. Powered by renewable & surplus energy sources such as wind, solar, natural gas, wind and geothermal that utilize battery storage technology, the platform addresses rising demand for computing power. Renewable Energy Market Outlook The global renewable energy market was valued at $928 billion in 2017 and is expected to continue expanding at a CAGR of 6.1%, resulting in a value of $1.5 trillion by 2025, according to Allied Market Research (https://ibn.fm/C06xF). Hydroelectric power is projected to be the most lucrative segment of the entire global renewable energy industry, followed by the wind, bioenergy, solar and geothermal segments. Worldwide Auctioneers Acquisition In January 2021, Perpetual Industries announced its acquisition of The Worldwide Group LLC, operating as Worldwide Auctioneers. Worldwide Auctioneers is a U.S.-based boutique auction firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of classic vintage motorcars at auction around the globe. With an impressive 20-year history and a talented team, Worldwide offers an extensive range of personalized services to collectors, including private sales, appraisal, collection direction and consultancy, estate planning and asset management. Perpetual Industries expects Worldwide to benefit from multiple channels of collaboration moving forward, particularly within the company’s blockchain division. Classic Car Market Outlook The U.S. classic car market has recorded steady expansion over recent years, accounting for revenue of approximately $12.63 billion in 2020, according to Statista (https://ibn.fm/Fydhj). The same report forecasts growth to $15.52 billion by 2023, representing a CAGR in excess of 7 percent. Classic car dealers in the U.S. have cornered a significant portion of this market opportunity. According to data from IBISWorld (https://ibn.fm/k30F5), the market for classic car dealers in the U.S. was valued at $2.1 billion in 2021, achieving a CAGR of 1.5% from 2016 to 2021, despite the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Management Team Brent W. Bedford is the President, Chairman, CEO and founder of Perpetual Industries. He has held these roles continuously since founding the company in January 2005. He has a deep understanding of every aspect of the company’s business, products and markets. He also has experience developing corporate strategies, assessing emerging industry trends and carrying out business operations. Mr. Bedford has a strong background in mechanical applications, with expertise in finance, private startups, public startups and corporate turnarounds. Carl Dilley is Director and COO of the company. He is a career entrepreneur who has served as a C-level officer in many different companies across multiple industries. Mr. Dilley has been instrumental in taking over 400 companies public. He has been involved in the investment industry since 1983. He has held FINRA series 24, 66 and 7 Securities licenses, allowing him to perform retail, investment, banking and new listing services functions. William Griffin Thomas, CPA, is the company’s CFO. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Tampa and a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness from the University of Florida. Mr. Thomas is a licensed CPA with over 19 years of experience spanning both the private and public sectors, as well as time with non-profits. His expertise includes auditing, budget analysis, fixed assets, financial modeling, SEC financial reporting, GAAP compliance and fair value measurements. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PerpetualIndustries.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PRPI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PRPI

Splash Beverage Group (SBEV) Sees Dramatic Increase in Quarter-Over-Quarter Revenue with Release of 2020 Annual Report

  • Splash Beverage Group released its annual report for 2020 fiscal year on March 8, 2021
  • Company revealed it had achieved dramatic quarter-over-quarter revenue, beginning with $112,003 in Q1 sales, ending with $1,242,013 in Q4 with a total of $2,975,939 in sales for EOY 2020
  • SBEV announced it raised gross proceeds of $4 million through private placement in 1Q21, taking total raised funds to over $9 million
  • Annual report also contained details on SBEV’s recently completed acquisition of premium wine maker Copa di Vino Corporation as well as latest additions to its management team
Splash Beverage Group (OTCQB: SBEV), a holding company for a leading portfolio of beverage brands, released its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021 (https://ibn.fm/Zsqqo). The annual report touched on the company’s merger with its wholly owned subsidiary in March of last year, which resulted in Splash Beverage Group Inc. as the surviving entity as well as the company’s subsequent ticker change, leading to the common stock being quoted on the OTCQB market under the symbol SBEV. Most notably, the company saw historic quarter-over-quarter revenues, beginning with $112,003 in Q1 sales, $612,308 in Q2, $1,009,615 in Q3 and $1,242,013 in Q4 with a total of $2,975,939 in sales for EOY 2020. SBEV also reported that it had achieved cumulative sales of $2,975,939 in 2020.
The company also seized the opportunity to update investors on its ongoing financing activities with Splash Beverage Group raising aggregate proceeds of $4 million in the first quarter of 2021 from a private placement. The placement consisted of the sale of 3,637,064 shares of common stock and warrants, with each warrant entitling the holders to purchase two additional shares at a combined purchase price of $1.10 per share. As of February 22, 2021, Splash Beverage Group had raised over $9 million, resulting in the cancellation of the recission rights held by certain investors as part of the terms of their conversion agreements. Splash Beverage Group additionally announced its completion of an Asset Purchase Agreement with Copa di Vino Corporation – a leading producer of premium wine by the glass based in The Dalles, Oregon – as of December 24, 2020, with the acquisition serving to further the company’s alcoholic beverage portfolio. SBEV agreed to purchase certain assets and assume certain liabilities comprising the Copa di Vino business for a total purchase price of $5,980,000. The purchase served to broaden Splash Beverage Group’s product portfolio to a total of four unique beverage brands, including TapouT Performance, a natural isotonic hydration & recovery sports drink; Salt Naturally Favored Tequila; Copa di Vino premium wines packaged in single servings; and Pulpoloco Sangria, a premium crafted sangria imported from Spain. Splash Beverage Group also highlighted the addition of several prominent figures to its executive management team, including Bill Meissner, who joined the company as chief marketing officer and sales president on May 20, 2020. Meissner came to the company boasting a significant track record within the North American beverage industry, having previously served as president and/or CEO of Fuse, Sparkling Ice, Jones Soda and Sweet Leaf Tea, among others. SBEV also announced that Peter McDonough has joined Splash Beverage Group as an independent board member. Mr. McDonough, who joined as an independent director on March 31, 2020, had previously served as president and chief marketing and innovation officer for Diageo North America from 2006 to 2015, having worked in a senior capacity at Procter & Gamble prior to that. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SplashBeverageGroup.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SBEV are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SBEV

NexTech AR Solutions Corp. (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) Successfully Grows Revenue 235%; Explores Launch of NFT Marketplace for Augmented Reality

  • Nextech AR Solutions, an augmented Reality company is projecting revenues going from $20mill in 2020 to over $50 million for 2021.
  • Nextech’s Platform (“VXP”) chosen to host the Student Veterans of America’s (“SVA”) 2021 National Conference in February Featuring first lady Dr. Jill Biden.
  • The company is working towards introducing a new NFT technology for what is considered “the holy grail of AR” a LIVE volumetric human hologram in their AiRShow app.
  • Nextech AR launched its AR AD Network which will be generating reveue off it’s owned and operated digital platfoms this month.
Nextech AR Solutions (CSE: NTAR) (OTCQB: NEXCF) is a Vancouver-based augmented reality company focusing on e-commerce, education, hybrid events, and more, using its AR 3D network. An article on Nextech’s development and projects read that the company is projecting revenues over $50 million for 2021. The company’s Q4 2020 bookings were recorded at $7.3 million (estimated), marking a greater than 235% year-over-year increase. The company recorded a mammoth 235% revenue growth for calendar 2020, reporting $20 million for the 12 months. The web-based AR platform attributes its success to the newly launched 3D ad network that has secured the company new and existing contracts along with conversions from the e-commerce channels. The company is exploring the launch of a NFT marketplace: A Non-Fungible Token, or NFT, is a unique identifier on a blockchain such as Ethereum that represents verified ownership of digital assets. NFTs are becoming increasingly prevalent within the realm of digital content and can be used to represent tangible and intangible assets, such as music, digital artwork, video, and virtual or augmented reality assets. Nextech’s AR NFT marketplace when launched will be used initially to create meaningful transactions that live forever as NFT enabled AR experiences. The Company’s AiR Show mobile app which is currently available globally on iOS and Android was created for musicians to be able to beam themselves into people’s living rooms as a hologram and put on a performance. The Company believes these performances in the app will be a perfect NFT enabled use case. Each musician’s performance can be unique, rare, collectible, downloadable, immutable and re-sellable which are all unique qualities of an NFT transaction. The company expects to develop many additional use cases for its NFT enabled marketplace. Nextech AR CEO and founder Evan Gappelberg stated that the company is toiling hard in the AR segment to introduce its new technology in the market, which includes a live volumetric human hologram in their AiRShow app. The company is focusing on providing the AR room to the consumer market as a standalone product. While the company has the AR technology intergrated as a part of their events platforms, they will soon be launching this enhanced version of Zoom lookalike with AI and AR technology. Gappelberg was notably pleased that Nextech’s Virtual Experience Platform (“VXP”) was chosen to host the Student Veterans of America’s (“SVA”) 2021 National Conference in February. This event showcased a keynote address by first lady Dr. Jill Biden and other imminent speakers such as author Gary Vaynerchuk, actress, neuroscientist, and author Mayim Bialik, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough (https://ibn.fm/y3jOM). Nextech successfully launched its Ad network, which is run by former MSFT ad network president Hareesh Achi, which will further strengthen the company’s stance as a power player in the Augmented reality ecosystem. The Ad Network generated a over 1million impressions during a test at the recently held virtual and hybrid events for Repticon who hosts 100 events annually and the North Carolina Association of Zoning Officials (“NCAZO”) Annual Conference. With the launch of the AR Ad Network, Nextech is now uniquely positioned to deliver native ads and augmented reality solutions for the hybrid events for its enterprise customers who include: Amazon, Viacom, Johnson and Johnson, Bell Canada, Grundfos, UNESCO, Dell Technologies, Luxottica, Vulcan Inc, TEDx, Arch Insurance and others (https://ibn.fm/hAWUe). According to Grandview Research the global virtual events market in 2020 is $90B and expected to reach more than $400B by 2027, growing at a 23% CAGR (https://ibn.fm/2pDen). With Nextech’s VXP platform having augmented reality, AI, end-to-end encryption and built in language translation for 64 languages, the company is well positioned to rapidly take market share as the growth accelerates globally For more information, visit the company’s website at www.NextechAR.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NEXCF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NEXCF

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Offers Ideal Source for Long-term Clinical Research Studies

  • Company owns largest single USDA-certified, organic hemp for CBD farm in North America with 824 acres, 400,000 square feet of greenhouse space
  • GRYN registered with U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August last year
  • Company has capacity to deliver large volume supply chain of premium quality product while remaining compliant for research or regulatory approvals
With a goal of being the leader in both compliance and capabilities in the hemp and cannabinoid supply market, California-based, innovative, technology-driven company Green Hygienics (OTCQB: GRYN) is committed to offering the highest-quality and safest products available. GRYN owns and operates the largest single USDA-certified, organic-hemp farm in North America. The farm property has 824 acres of outdoor cultivation potential and 400,000 square feet of greenhouse space, which supports the Company in this capacity. In order to participate in long-term clinical research studies, companies must source their materials from the same company over the entire period of the study. This is critically important as it adds credibility and validity to the study results because it maintains consistency and eliminates variables. When entering into a cooperative research study, it is essential that the Institutional Review Board (“IRB”) take into account the facilities and capabilities of the source (https://ibn.fm/YQq1X). Throughout the entire study, suppliers are expected to show that they can consistently manufacture a quality product and submit sufficient information to ensure the identity, quality, purity, and potency or strength of the investigational drug. A supply needs to be obtained from a business that has adequate facilities and capabilities, with every variable accounted for and controlled from beginning to end. The supplier must remain in compliance throughout the study while also being capable of meeting demand. In April of last year, GRYN received its USDA Organic Certification (https://ibn.fm/W5oEp). In August, GRYN registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (https://ibn.fm/hkQQP). These strategic moves strengthened the Company’s ability to provide product efficacy to both the pharmaceutical and consumer industries. With foundational accreditations in place, and additional industry first certifications on the horizon, the Company offers research solutions that few others in the industry are capable of. Additionally, Green Hygienics offers a secure, single-origin supply chain of significant size with 400,000 square feet of indoor greenhouse space providing for year-round cultivation. As other hemp farmers took a step back in 2020, licensed acres dropped by 27% (https://ibn.fm/anqyj). GRYN, however, will increase its cultivation capacity in 2021 and stay committed to its mission to become the critical supply chain solution from seed to product. The Company’s commitment and ability to provide both volume and consistency of hemp-derived cannabinoids makes it an ideal supplier for long-term studies within the medical, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. For more information about this company, visit www.GreenHygienics.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to GRYN are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/GRYN

DGTL Holdings Inc. (TSX.V: DGTL) (OTCQB: DGTHF) Is ‘One to Watch’

  • DGTL is focused on developing a diversified portfolio of high margin, rapidly growing and fully commercialized B2B enterprise SaaS for institutional and retail investors
  • The company partners with growth-stage enterprise software companies, adding leadership, strategic planning and valuable resources through its accelerator services
  • Its #HASHOFF subsidiary is leveraging social media management software to develop effective content distribution strategies
  • The company is focused on building a “walled garden” tech platform to serve as a full-service digital media, martech and adtech solution for Fortune 100 brands
  • DGTL’s management team is comprised of professionals with years of experience in the industry, offering insight and expertise in adtech and martech
DGTL Holdings (TSX.V: DGTL) (OTCQB: DGTHF) is a venture capital asset management company focused on acquiring and accelerating disruptive digital media, marketing technology (martech) and advertising technology (adtech) powered by artificial intelligence. DGTL (Digital Growth Technologies and Licensing) specializes in the acceleration of fully commercialized B2B enterprise-level software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) businesses through a blend of unique capitalization structures. Founded in 2018 with operational offices in New York and corporate head offices in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, DGTL Holdings’ two-pronged mission includes:
  1. Developing a diversified portfolio of high-margined, rapidly growing and fully commercialized B2B enterprise SaaS for institutional and retail investors, and
  2. Building a “walled garden” tech platform featuring full-service digital media, martech and adtech offerings for Fortune 100 brands.
DGTL Accelerator Services DGTL partners with growth-stage enterprise software companies, adding leadership, strategic planning and valuable resources. DGTL advances development while streamlining operations in scalable and sustainable ways, focusing primarily on:
  • Capital Markets Financing (debt, equity and M&A)
  • Investor Relations
  • Organizational Development (recruitment/human resources, legal/regulation, forensic accounting, etc.)
  • Software Engineering/UX Design
  • Corporate Services
  • Marketing
  • Corporate Communications/Public Relations
  • Business Development
  • Client Services/Account Management
Through its acquisition and accelerator program, DGTL provides the tools, talent, technology, networks, capital and customer markets required to elevate and integrate digital media businesses – promoting a sustainable growth curve while supporting strategic business outcomes. In support of these objectives, the company offers four key services:
  • Business Strategy:Leveraging expertise, industry networks and market relationships, DGTL companies have access to leadership in engineering, strategy, recruiting, marketing, business development, capital markets, operations, back-office services, etc.
  • Capital Markets:DGTL’s accelerator program provides strategic access to value-added venture capital through strategically blended debt, equity and public offerings. This also includes financial modeling, due diligence prep, investor materials, capital roadshows, etc.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions:DGTL identifies, evaluates and qualifies opportunities for M&A via its deal desk committee and custom proprietary system of bottom-up valuation.
  • Growth Partnerships:The company seeks to collaborate on CMO-level buy-side relationships with Fortune 100 brands, building new channel partnerships, creating reseller opportunities with top advertising agencies and exploring cross-selling with the client’s base of subsidiaries.
DGTL is in a unique position to benefit from the growth of disruptive enterprise level social media content marketing and analytics-based software as brands continue to shift from traditional advertising to digital media advertising at an accelerated rate. According to Statista, the average daily time spent (in minutes) with digital advertising in the United States was estimated at 470 in 2020, with time spend with traditional media coming in at just over 350 (https://ibn.fm/NaYGW). Additionally, more than half of the $572 billion global ad spend reported for 2020 was covered by digital ad spend, amounting to $291.7 billion. An increasing amount is allocated every year to social media and influencer/content marketing spend. #HASHOFF Social Media CMS #HASHOFF is a subsidiary of DGTL and an enterprise-level social media influencer CMS (content management software). #HASHOFF is a solution for global brands and leading advertising agencies that allows brand marketers to leverage the gig economy by identifying, scanning, optimizing, engaging and managing over 150 million freelance content creators for geo-targeted services. Through the subsidiary, users can find the best content creators to represent their brands through #IAM Search(TM). The platform uses an approach that eliminates subjectivity to find the right content creator, no matter the scale, scope, geography or language of the campaign. The tool eliminates the need to sift through unnecessary hashtags and generic criteria to find the right fit. With #IAM Search(TM), brands can rank, optimize, scan for brand fit and shortlist the best ambassadors. #CreateMarketplace(TM) is a complete workflow solution and e-commerce marketplace allowing for the development of long-lasting partnerships between global brands and local content creators. The marketplace is where brands come to build and curate their tribes of brand evangelists on a 100% transparent SaaS platform. Financial Results In February 2021, DGTL announced its financial results for the three-month period ended November 30, 2020, its second quarter of fiscal 2021 (https://ibn.fm/C34wM). Among the highlights, DGTL reported:
  • Overall revenue of $1.253 million for the quarter;
  • Overall revenue of $2.416 million for the six-month period, representing a year-over-year increase of 79%; and
  • Revenue from its Hashoff LLC subsidiary totaling $738,000 for the three-month period, marking a 70% year-over-year increase.
“We are pleased with the continued revenue growth of our first SaaS acquisition. We anticipate continued momentum from Hashoff LLC via new business development and customer acquisition,” John Belfontaine, Founder of DGTL, stated in the news release. These results continued to build on the momentum from DGTL’s Q1 results (https://ibn.fm/JpO69). For the three months ended August 31, 2020, the company reported $1.162 million in overall revenue. Through its Hashoff subsidiary, the company reported $634,593 in revenue, marking an 83% increase for the first quarter post-acquisition. Management Team Michael Racic is the President and Chief Executive Officer of DGTL. He has over 20 years of experience and background as a media executive and communications planner. Mr. Racic’s programmatic tech expertise provides the right mix required to value the impact of AI solutions within the competitive digital media/adtech culture. He is a keynote speaker and is published across the globe for advertising tech and the digital media sector. Mr. Racic is SVP Director of Agency Partnerships and Category Strategy at RocketFuel and EVP of Head Global Planning with UM and J3. John David A. Belfontaine is the company’s founder and Executive Vice President of Corporate Development. He has over 15 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur and a corporate development executive for private and publicly traded companies. In prior roles, he worked as a Retail Wealth Product Manager for Empire Life Financial and as an executive for national and regional CPG brand program management with many Fortune 100 companies. Mr. Belfontaine is the former director for Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) and Co-Founder of CoachellaGro, which was sold to Mohave Jane (CSE: Jane). Scott Davis, CPA, CGA, is the Chief Financial Officer of DGTL. He is a partner with Cross, Davis and Company LLP Chartered Professional Accountants, a firm focused on providing accounting and management services for publicly listed companies. Mr. Davis has held CFO and senior management positions for several TSX Venture Exchange-listed companies. He currently serves on several public company management teams. He brings vast public company and capital market experience to DGTL. Steve Goldberg, MBA, is the company’s Chief Operations Officer. He has over 25 years of executive search and recruiting experience in digital media and adtech. He has worked as an executive with firms in telecom, education/training and “Big-4” public accounting fields. Mr. Goldberg has an MBA in Finance from New York University and earned his CPA while at KPMG. He is currently acting as the co-owner and managing partner of Media Recruiting Group. Charles Thomas is the Chief Strategy Officer of DGTL and its #Hashoff LLC subsidiary. He has over 35 years of experience in digital media and advertising focused on senior executive development strategy and the management of national sales teams. Mr. Thomas is a pioneer in adtech, working with Time Inc. in 1995 (later Time-Warner AOL). He is a former VP of Ad Sales at Broadcast.com, working for Mark Cuban and launching one of the most successful IPOs in history during that time. He has also worked as Regional Sales VP for Yahoo, Sales Strategy contractor for Facebook, and SVP of Sales for Centro. Dave Beck is an independent director and strategic advisor. Mr. Beck has over 20 years of experience in the public capital markets, leading TMT investment banking at three boutique investment dealers, and a renowned technology financial analyst in both New York and Toronto. With an MBA from Ivey Business School (UWO), he has been led and invested in many private technology companies over the last 25 years. He has also served as a director for several public companies, including Quadron Cannatech Corporation (CSE: QCC) Pivot Technology Solutions Inc. (TSX: PTG), Basis100 Inc. and CRS Robotics Corporation. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DGTLInc.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to DGTHF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/DGTHF

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF) Raises $1.34 Million, Keeps Foot on Expansion Accelerator as a Premium Brand

  • Pac Roots has differentiated its hemp product, resulting in sale of all 105,000 pounds of industrial hemp from its first harvest in December
  • Pac Roots has made series of business development moves lately, expanding its footprint in Canada, into U.S.
  • Positive developments supported private placement in February that raised gross proceeds of $1.34 million, capital that will be used to keep growing the company
After what could be described at best as a lull from 2019 through mid-2020, the legal cannabis industry has found its legs again on optimism that the current U.S. administration will shepherd in increasingly liberal standards towards the plant and its derivatives. The market still faces challenges, though, as consumer uptake has been slower than initially expected and a copious number of licensed producers have overfilled supply chains and squeezed margins as “me too” companies employ race-to-the-bottom pricing. For a company like Pac Roots Cannabis (CSE: PACR) (OTCQB: PACRF), the key to profitability resides in differentiation, which underpinned a highly successful first harvest for the Canadian company in December. Using a genetics-focused harvest approach, Pac Roots Cannabis and its JV partner Rock Creek Farms completed a pilot run on 100 acres of land in British Columbia (B.C.) that produced 105,000 pounds of higher-than-expected quality hemp biomass, of which every ounce was bought by the Speakeasy Cannabis Club. In February, Pac Roots Cannabis completed a private placement that raised aggregate gross proceeds of $1.34 million, funds that are earmarked for a number of expansion initiatives. This includes deploying capital for installment payments and development activities on its Fraser Valley property, final commissioning of the Lake Country project, brand development and U.S. business development with Lords of Grasstown and for general working capital. The Fraser Valley is famous for its pristine farming conditions. Only 2.4% of the total land farmed in B.C. is located in Fraser Valley, yet it accounts for 38% of the provincial gross annual farm receipts—the land is that type of fertile. Pac Roots Cannabis intends to develop what it describes as a 250-acre “cannabis island,” including both greenhouse and outdoor growing capacities (https://ibn.fm/ZnElU). The company is also about 90 percent complete with its 20,000 square foot cultivation facility in Lake Country, B.C. Pac Roots Cannabis, through Go Green B.C. Medicinal Marijuana Ltd., is pursuing a Health Canada cultivation license for the facility, which will include about 7,600 square feet of premium flower cultivation space.  The license is expected by Q4 2021. The main focus of the facility will be to capitalize on a partnership with Phenome One where the company can cycle through an elite line of more than 350 unique, high-grade cultivars to continue to meet demand for artisanal, high-end strains. Pac Root Cannabis also made a significant move to penetrate the large California CBD market, completing the cash-and-stock acquisition of Lords of Grasstown Holdings Ltd., a cannabis lifestyle brand founded by Tyler Hazelwood. The Lords of Grasstown originated from the vision of Hazelwood following the success of his Lords of Gastown, a wildly popularly motorcycle supply company and lifestyle brand. With the acquisition, Hazelwood and Tom Pedricks, lead designer for both brands, joined the Pac Roots Cannabis team as consultants. Branding and package design concepts for new products are already in the works, providing another new revenue stream for the company. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PacRoots.ca. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PACR are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/PACR

Pure Extracts Technologies Corp. (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ) Plans Expanded Product Launch, Announces Order of 30,000 Vape Cartridges

  • Company recently submitted NNCP application for more than 20 retail cannabis products
  • Vape products will launch as part of Pure Pulls Vapes branded product line
  • Demand is growing for these types of offerings, particularly in Albert, British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan
With an e-cigarette market projected to reach more than $1.1 billion in 2021 with steady annual growth estimated at 4.83% through 2025 (https://ibn.fm/In9fo), the recent order of more than 30,000 high-quality vape cartridges and pens by Pure Extracts Manufacturing Corp. (“Pure Manufacturing”) seems particularly well timed. Pure Manufacturing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pure Extracts Technologies (CSE: PULL) (OTC: PRXTF) (XFRA: A2QJAJ), a plant-based extraction company focused on cannabis, hemp functional mushrooms and the emerging psychedelic sector. This strategic order from a global manufacturer comes as Pure Manufacturing prepares to expand its retail offering. Pure Manufacturing recently submitted a Notice of New Cannabis Product (“NNCP”) application to Health Canada requesting approval for more than 20 retail cannabis products, including both THC and CBD vapes (https://ibn.fm/y5eMp). Pure Manufacturing intends to launch these products as part of its Pure Pulls vapes branded product line. The vape cartridges and pens, which are slated to arrive the first week of April, will be filled with a selection of some of the company’s 30-plus proprietary, full-spectrum oil formulations. Pure Manufacturing estimates that revenue potential for the shipment could reach $650,000. “We are looking forward to building our vape pen inventory in preparation for our retail launch through established provincial distribution channels,” said Pure Extracts’ CEO Ben Nikolaevsky. “At the same time, we plan to launch our Pure Chews brand of CBD and THC edible gummy products, and we have been steadily accumulating all the components from the oil extracts to the flavoring to our proprietary packages” (https://ibn.fm/Y44qO). Pure Manufacturing’s substantially expanded product line is partially in response to growing demand for these types of offerings in Albert, British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan: four provinces the company is targeting for its retail launch. With quality as a top priority, Pure Manufacturing was careful to order only products that met the highest North American standards. The company specifically selected these vaping cartridges and pens based on the quality of component parts, the fit and finish, and their performance characteristics when paired with Pure Manufacturing’s oil concentrates. Pure Manufacturing is dedicated to developing its portfolio of cannabis 2.0 products. The company is particularly interested in its 30 plus proprietary formulations of Pure Pulls branded full-spectrum oil vape products and on its new line of Pure Chews edible gummies. Pure Extracts features an all-new, state-of-the-art processing facility located just 20 minutes north of world-famous Whistler, British Columbia. The bespoke facility has been constructed to European Union GMP standards aiming toward export sales of products and formulations—including those currently restricted in Canada—into European jurisdictions where they are legally available. In September of last year, Pure Extracts was granted its Standard Processing License by Health Canada under the Cannabis Act. The Company’s stock began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) in November 2020. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PureExtractsCorp.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PULL are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PULL

Healthtech Solutions Inc.’s (HLTT) Cloud-Based Software Transforms Ultrasound Analogs Into CT-Quality High-Definition 3D Images

  • HLTT’s Mediscan cloud-based SaaS software transforms 2D analog ultrasound images into 3D HD quantifiable formats
  • Growing list of Mediscan applications include use by primary care physicians, specialists, support staff, sports trainers, EMS personnel and technicians in isolation wards and emergency rooms
  • Mediscan to be offered as cloud-based medical software-as-a-service (“SaaS”)
  • Patents filed with United States Patent and Trademark Office for System Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program Product for Ultrasonic Clinical Decision Support
Primary care physicians, specialists, sports professionals and emergency medical services personnel can now produce high-quality 3D digital medical images with an analog ultrasound machine through Healthtech Solutions’ (OTC: HLTT) Mediscan cloud-based software. HLTT’s Mediscan software generates 3D medical images of any body part that ultrasound technology can access, including vital organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, gallbladder and spleen, along with tendons and skin. The technique reconstructs analog two-dimensional grayscale visual images into digital three-dimensional, high-definition quantifiable formats in roughly one minute that can be viewed on the technician’s desktop computer, monitor, tablet or mobile phone. Mediscan has the potential to bridge the image quality gap between ultrasound technology and the significantly costlier and resource-intensive MRI, CT, and X-ray imaging techniques. The technology will empower medical professionals by providing them with data-driven metrics that enhance decision-making at the point of service. Office-based medical physicians and sports therapists will leverage the technology onsite along with emergency medical services professionals that work on-call in remote areas. Besides providing analytics to analyze the patient’s pathology or trauma, Mediscan software will facilitate treatment option decisions, help medical professionals monitor ongoing progress or regress, and assist with document compliance to ensure that all assessments meet required protocols and procedures. HLTT plans to deploy the service as a medical software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) – a model used widely in the healthcare sector whereby software is licensed on a subscription basis through a centrally hosted cloud-based vendor. Along with its use for clinical information systems, SaaS is gaining software market share in supply chain management, billing services and revenue cycle management. Favored by organizations of all sizes, SaaS is ideal for smaller operations looking to leverage world-class infrastructure without investing in external hardware or IT services. The United States medical imaging market size was recently valued at $134 billion (https://ibn.fm/64c3s) and is expected to continue growing as part of the healthcare industry’s digital transformation. As a result of the technological shift, HLTT’s management team sees a promising opportunity for Mediscan to distribute its technology and has filed patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office through its Mediscan subsidiary for a System Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program Product for Ultrasonic Clinical Decision Support. HLTT’s mission is to produce cost-effective, high-quality 3D imaging software accessible to healthcare providers of all sizes and types across the entire healthcare industry. A growing list of use cases, coupled with increased demand for detailed medical imaging, provides a promising opportunity for the company to develop and distribute its medical imaging solutions to physicians, technicians and therapists across a wide range of specialties in the healthcare space. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MyMediScan.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to HLTT are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/HLTT

Lottery.com Is ‘One to Watch’

  • Lottery.com offers users access to all state-sanctioned lottery games, directly in their browsers or through a smartphone app
  • The company currently operates in 12 states and projects to expand to 34 states by the end of 2023; the company also plans to expand globally
  • Lottery.com’s management team features serial entrepreneurs who have decades of C-level experience and extensive knowledge on producing and growing healthy organizations
  • Lottery.com is gamifying charitable giving and changing how nonprofits engage with donors and raise funds through the WinTogether.org platform
  • The combination of AutoLotto Inc. (dba Lottery.com) and Trident Acquisitions Corp. will allow Lottery.com to become a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under ticker symbol ‘LTRY’
  • Gross revenue for Lottery.com grew at a CAGR of 363% from 2016 to 2020, leveraging a $398 billion global industry with only 6.7% online penetration; the company projects gross revenue equal to $71 million in 2021, $279 million in 2022, and $571 million in 2023
Lottery.com is a next generation platform where consumers can play the lottery online – in browser or via smartphone app. The platform offers users access to official lottery games sanctioned by their individual states and also provides lottery data to more than 400 digital publishers, including Google and Amazon Alexa. Lottery.com was founded in 2015, launching at the LAUNCH festival and soon turning into a leader in the industry. With headquarters in Austin, Texas, the company is dedicated to helping advance the lottery industry into the digital age and works closely with state regulatory bodies to achieve this goal. The company recently entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with special purpose acquisition company Trident Acquisitions Corp. (NASDAQ: TDAC) (“Trident”), which will result in Lottery.com becoming a publicly listed company. Once the transaction is complete, the combined company will be trademarked as Lottery.com, with its common stock to remain listed on Nasdaq under ticker symbol ‘LTRY’. Lottery.com Online Platform The Lottery.com online platform works closely with state regulators, advancing the lottery into the digital age. With the online platform, the company offers enhanced regulatory capabilities by leveraging innovative blockchain technology and capturing the untapped market of digitally native players. Players go online in a browser or through a mobile application to use the interface. The process includes:
  • Players Choose a Game:Players can play officially state sanctioned multi-state games and other games offered in the states in which they live. Players can also find winning numbers, jackpot totals, draw dates and more for hundreds of other lottery games around the world.
  • Players Pick Numbers:Players can play their lucky numbers or do a quick pick of randomized numbers in as simple as two taps. “Tap, Tap, Ticket!”
  • A Safe and Secure Way to Play:Purchases for up to 50 tickets can be made at one time through the online interface. Lottery.com handles everything after purchase, letting users know when they win.
  • Collect All Winnings:Consumers keep 100% of their winnings. All winnings stay in the Lottery.com balance for future ticket purchases, or a cashout can be requested. Company representatives contact winners who hit big jackpots, instructing them on the redemption process.
A Better Way to Play the Lottery Lottery.com has an innovative e-commerce platform that is using blockchain to maintain an accurate ledger. From 2016 to 2020, Lottery.com grew gross revenue at a CAGR of 363%, and it forecasts gross revenue equal to approximately $71 million in 2021, $279 million in 2022, and $571 million in 2023. Lottery.com is leveraging a successful playbook, with $398 billion in global lottery sales but only 6.7% online penetration. The large market opportunity is expected to shift to online transactions within the next decade. The platform is currently available in 12 states across the United States, and the company plans to expand to 34 by the end of 2023. Global expansion is also on the horizon, with partnership plans in Turkey and Ukraine. Key features that make the Lottery.com experience unique include:
  • All the Games Users Love– For consumers who live in applicable LIVE states, Powerball and Mega Millions are available right from the mobile application.
  • Convenience– Lottery.com makes playing the lottery on mobile devices easy. After setting up an account, users can begin playing in moments or set reminders to play when the jackpot is high.
  • Easy Cashouts– Users can cash out winnings straight to a bank account, safely and securely, with no commissions.
The company is also gamifying charitable giving, fundamentally changing how nonprofits engage with donors and raise funds. WinTogether.org is a platform designed to offer charitable donation sweepstakes to incentivize donors to take action by offering large cash prizes and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Strong Advisory Board Presence Lottery.com is expected to continue to gain support, leaning on the experience of its advisory board and notable investors from the venture capital, gaming and entertainment industries. These include:
  • Jason Robins, CEO of DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG)
  • Ben Narasin, Venture Partner of NEA
  • Peter Diamandis, Chairman of XPRIZE Foundation
  • Matthew Le Merle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Fifth Era and Keiretsu Capital
  • Paraag Marathe, President of Enterprises and EVP of Football Operations for the San Francisco 49ers
  • Jamie Gold, The Poker Philanthropist
Management Team Tony DiMatteo is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lottery.com. He is a serial entrepreneur and highly sought-after industry speaker and thought leader. He has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, VentureBeat, TechCrunch Inc. and more for his approach to entrepreneurship, the gaming industry and cryptocurrency. Matt Clemenson is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Lottery.com. He is responsible for the company’s strategy. Mr. Clemenson was steeped in corporate and enterprise engineering processes at Hotwire and Expedia before going on to be CEO at LesConcierges, the world’s largest concierge company, which merged into John Paul and sold to Accor Hotels. Clemenson and DiMatteo have been partners for more than 10 years. Ryan Dickinson is the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer. He has a diverse background in business, technology, product, design and sales, which has aided him in producing many successful outcomes throughout his career. Notably, as Senior Vice President of a SaaS company, Mr. Dickinson produced profitability from a negative $1.4 million division within the first year by reinventing the product offerings, streamlining processes and establishing a go-to-market strategy. Additionally, he produced three record breaking revenue years in a row for AccuWeather, the world’s largest weather provider, by increasing every KPI for all flagship properties by no less than 5%. Luc Vanhal is the company’s Chief Financial Officer. He has served in C-level executive roles since the 1990s, including a nine-year tenure for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) from 1990 to 1999. From 2001 to 2004, he managed the development of the World of Warcraft massively multiplayer game, which, by the end of 2020, still had over five million active subscribers. As the CFO of Lottery.com, Mr. Vanhal leads the company’s global finance organization, with treasury responsibility, accounting, analysis and financial planning. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Lottery.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Lottery.com are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/Lottery

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