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Multi-Billion-Dollar Broker Aaron Kirman Launches Luxury Boutique Brokerage, AKG, in Partnership with Christie’s International Real Estate

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Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aaron Kirman, one of the most prolific forces in the luxury real estate industry, known for representing the most expensive homes across Los Angeles and the globe, announced the establishment of his own brokerage firm, AKG, through a partnership with one of the world’s leading luxury real estate brands, Christie’s International Real Estate.  

Kirman built one of the nation’s top-producing residential sales teams, which has amassed over $14 billion in luxury real estate sales and over $1.6 billion in sales thus far in 2022, including the historic $141-million sale of “The One” in Bel-Air.  The new brokerage will be headquartered in Beverly Hills, Calif., and will be part of the Christie’s International Real Estate global luxury network.

“This is a perfect match between one of the most pedigreed brands in luxury real estate and the modern world of tech-first, white glove luxury service,” said Kirman, CEO of AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate.

By leveraging Christie’s International Real Estate’s global luxury referral network, its industry-leading technology, and AKG’s signature artificial intelligence platform, Estate Dynamics, Kirman and his team expect to elevate the standard for high-end real estate brokerage in one of the world’s most prominent luxury markets.

“Aaron is one of the most impressive people I have met in this business. He not only manages the most demanding clientele with unrivaled competence, creativity, and energy, but he has also figured out how to scale his business and mentor a new generation of luxury agents. He personifies the future of our brand,” said Thad Wong, co-CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate.

This alliance paves the way for Kirman and his dedicated team of 160 agents and 14 full-time staff to reach their ambitious growth and expansion strategy, including opening offices throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties and reaching a sales target of $5 billion per year by 2025. This partnership also enables AKG to establish several new divisions including Estates, Sports and Entertainment, Commercial, Multi-Unit, New-Construction, New Home Sales, Architectural, and a White Glove Development Arm.

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Christie’s International Real Estate’s global network includes over 900 offices around the world; affiliates in top U.S. markets with strong ties to the entertainment industry, such as New York, Miami, Atlanta, and Silicon Valley; international affiliates in nearly 50 countries and territories; and total sales volume of over $500 billion in the past 5 years. In addition to brokering international transactions, AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate will offer concierge services to a global network of affluent buyers from six continents and most global financial centers.

The deal with Kirman is another big win for Christie’s International Real Estate, which comprises a network of leading independently owned luxury real estate firms around the world. In addition to AKG, this year Christie’s International Real Estate has signed new affiliates in the U.S. and around the world, representing more than $15 billion in annual sales volume.

Since its acquisition last December by Chicago-based real estate brokerage and technology firm, @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate has integrated @properties’ proprietary pl@tform™ technology throughout its network, introduced new marketing programs, and expanded its relationship with Christie’s auction house.

Kirman raises the profile of Christie’s International Real Estate in one of the world’s top luxury markets. A Southern California native, Kirman’s entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 18, selling real estate to put himself through USC. Diagnosed with severe Dyslexia at a young age, Kirman’s determination and unwavering tenacity has since propelled him to become one of the world’s most acclaimed real estate power players, consistently recognized as a top agent by prominent publications such as The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, and Real Trends. His rolodex of clients includes some of today’s most prominent actors, musicians, titans of industry, and royal families from the Gulf states who he is also privileged to call friends.

With an emphasis on the ultimate luxury experience, Kirman has the most prestigious listings across Los Angeles County and continues to set the trend in the most expensive markets, including some of the most architecturally famous homes worldwide. His portfolio of iconic transactions includes the sale of the Danny Thomas Estate, which was sold for $65 million, 777 Sarbonne, which sold for $45 million, the Edie Getz’s Estate, which sold for $45 million, and some of the world’s most famous architectural homes including Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House #21, Frank Gehry’s Schnabel House, John Lautner’s Foster House and multiple Richard Neutra properties.

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Starring in the hit real estate show, “Listing Impossible” on CNBC, Kirman and his team are considered the go-to source for current real estate insight, with media sources ranging from The New York Times and CNN to Variety and CNBC turning to them for expert commentary.

Christie’s separately owned auction house and its portfolio of global art and luxury services played an integral role in Kirman’s decision to join with Christie’s International Real Estate. AKG’s clients will receive unparalleled service and a dedicated Christie’s liaison to refer the sale of art, luxury items, and collections thanks to the partnership between Christie’s International Real Estate and Christie’s art and luxury business.

“Los Angeles is one of the most important and prolific markets in the world for Christie’s – a fertile landscape of artists and aficionados, collectors and collections. The heightened visibility that AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate brings to the Christie’s name in Los Angeles, and the opportunities to provide another layer of service to clients of both the real estate business and our art and luxury business, is incredibly exciting,” said Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s.

Mark A. McLaughlin, of McLaughlin Ventures, served as the strategic advisor to the Aaron Kirman Group.  “Providing strategic advice to Aaron and the AKG leadership team throughout the process of launching this new brokerage firm has been our honor. The combination with Christie’s International Real Estate sets the standard for The Art of Luxury which is the new brand for AKG,” stated McLaughlin. 

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About AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate

Founded by Aaron Kirman and headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate is one of the nation’s top-producing residential sales teams with a total of over $14 billion in luxury real estate sales and over $1.6 billion sold thus far in 2022. Dedicated to infusing innovation and disrupting the traditional real estate sector, AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate is consistently ranked among the top 10 producing teams by Wall Street Journal and Real Trends, setting price-per-square-foot records throughout Southern California. To learn more about Aaron Kirman and AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit akgre.com and follow us on Instagram at @akg.re.

About Christie’s International Real Estate

Christie’s International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its invitation-only Affiliate network spanning nearly 50 countries and territories, Christie’s International Real Estate offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market. For more information, please visit christiesrealestate.com.

 

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China Mobile and Global Mobile Operators Explore Pathways to a More Intelligent Future at Global Partnership Executive Conference

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SHANGHAI, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — China Mobile held the Global Partnership Executive Conference under the Hand-in-Hand Program (hi-H Program) with the theme of “Hand-in-Hand, Leap Forward in Intelligent Future” on 25 June during MWC Shanghai 2024.

The conference was attended by 78 operators from over 30 countries and regions, with more than 300 executives and industrial experts. It featured keynote speeches, a fireside chat, roundtable discussions, and a launch ceremony, reflecting a new chapter of cooperation with international operator partners. Mr. Gao Tongqing, Executive Vice President of China Mobile, attended the conference and delivered a speech.
Mr. Gao Tongqing stated that China Mobile is actively promoting cooperation with overseas operators, building high-quality capabilities, and empowering global partners each other. 
Firstly, China Mobile is continuously building digital intelligent infrastructure. It has more than 1.9 million 5G base stations, with nearly 800 million 5G package users and serving more than 25 million industry customers and over 30,000 5G commercial users, while accelerating the development of innovative products.
Secondly, China Mobile promotes the integration of AI into the businesses and has developed the “Jiutian Zhongqing” foundation model, which has been deployed in more than 10,000 “AI+” projects across dozens of industries.
Thirdly, China Mobile is actively advancing digital intelligent capabilities for global partners, providing high quality products and empowering partners in areas such as 5G private networks and industry applications, to create shared success.
The keynote addresses delivered by China Mobile, Orange Wholesale International, Singtel, e& and TIM Brasil provided a powerful vision for the transformation required for the telecoms industries to thrive in the hyper-connected, technology-driven landscape.
Emmanuel Rochas, CEO of Orange Wholesale International, set the tone by emphasizing the critical importance of forging strategic partnerships and collaborative ecosystems. He asserted, “Strategic collaboration has become crucial for traditional carriers in today’s fast-paced business environment. By drawing on the expertise of partners from diverse industries, operators can stay ahead of new technologies, adapt to evolving markets and effectively serve their customers high expectation towards connectivity services – achieving significant business impact.”
Echoing this sentiment, Anna Yip, Deputy CEO of Singtel Singapore, underscored the pivotal role that the telecommunications sector plays in enabling the emergence of new strategic industries through the transformative power of 5G and AI. She stated, “The telecom industry plays a pivotal role in the emergence of new strategic industries based on transformative technologies like 5G and artificial intelligence. By forging impactful partnerships, we unlock new opportunities for businesses and help economies and communities tackle complex global challenges.”
“As customer expectations continue to rapidly evolve in our digital-first world, organizations must undergo profound transformations to stay competitive and deliver exceptional experiences,” said Rashid Ali Al Ali, Senior Vice President International Data of e&. “By embedding a true customer-centric mindset into our business strategy, operations, and culture, we are able to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers, driving sustainable growth for our company.”
Alberto Griselli, CEO of TIM Brasil, further explored how telecom operators can expand beyond connectivity-centric offerings to unlock new revenue streams and transform the future. “Developing innovative, value-added solutions that address evolving customer needs and pain points will position telcos as key enablers of the digital economy. Promoting digital transformation, we have an opportunity to contribute to building a more inclusive and diverse society and moving towards a more circular, low-carbon future,” he said.
Under the theme “Collaborate to Innovate, Shape the Intelligent Future” leading telecom operators from around the world gathered for an exclusive ceremony to celebrate their shared commitment to “Going Global”. This prestigious event featured distinguished guests from companies such as e&, Singtel, TIM Brasil, CTM, and SmarTone to strengthen existing partnership and forge new alliances that will shape the intelligent future of telecommunications. With a vision to chart the course for the future of international partnerships, through this event, China Mobile aims to infuse new energy into the global telecom ecosystem and showcase the power of collaboration in leaping forward in the intelligent future.
About China Mobile International Limited
China Mobile International Limited (CMI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile. In order to provide high quality services to meet the growing demand in the international market, China Mobile established CMI in December 2010, headquartered in Hong Kong, China. CMI has expanded its footprint in 38 countries and regions. Leveraging the strong support by China Mobile, CMI is a trusted partner that provides comprehensive international information services and solutions to enterprises, carriers and mobile users. please visit www.cmi.chinamobile.com
About Hand-in-Hand Program
Established in 2015 by China Mobile, the Hand-in-Hand Program (“hi-H Program”) is a global partnership initiative which brings together various organizations from across the telecoms sector under the shared vision of providing seamless, borderless products and services worldwide. By gathering major players from different sectors together, hi-H combines strengths from across the industry to enhance each member’s ability to overcome challenges and adapt to industry changes.
About GTI
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Marketing Intelligence Platform Funnel Acquires Measurement Firm Adtriba

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The acquisition combines Funnel’s data collection and analysis acumen with Adtriba’s complex machine-learning measurement tools, optimized for the likes of Adidas and Sony
STOCKHOLM, Sweden and HAMBURG, Germany, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Funnel (www.funnel.io), the marketing intelligence platform, has today announced its acquisition of the marketing measurement company Adtriba (www.adtriba.com). The move expands and enhances Funnel’s product offering, building on its core Data Hub and visualization to offer more advanced marketing analytics and Unified Marketing Measurement (UMM). The acquisition consolidates Funnel’s position as a global frontrunner in marketing intelligence with the company generating more than $50 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). 

At a time when it is becoming increasingly complicated to collect, analyze and measure marketing data from online and offline channels, this acquisition strengthens the sophistication of Funnel’s marketing insights. Funnel’s thousands of customers will be provided with a market-first integrated measurement technology, based on Adtriba’s capabilities, within one unified platform. 
Marketing is often a company’s biggest investment, and yet many elements of advertising campaign effectiveness remain intangible and unquantifiable to the marketers who design them. Working with the likes of Adidas, Sony, FlixBus and Samsung, Funnel and Adtriba’s combined solution accurately identifies the impact of budgetary spend and campaign ROI through an AI-powered model that triangulates marketing mix modelling (MMM), multi-touch attribution (MTA) and incrementality testing methodologies.
In 2021, the marketing attribution software market was valued at $3.1 billion, boosted by the expansion of online marketing channels and emerging technologies such as cloud computing and AI-powered solutions. Growing at a CAGR of 15.5% from 2022 to 2031, the market is projected to reach $12.9 billion by 2031. 
Fusing Data Intelligence and Machine Learning
Founded in Stockholm in 2014, Funnel has grown to over 300 employees and is trusted by globally recognized brands such as Home Depot and Uber, as well as agency clients across B2B and B2C like Publicis and Havas. Data gleaned from every marketing channel, from Google Ads to LinkedIn, Salesforce to Facebook Ads, is collated and presented across easy-to-use dashboards in Funnel’s Data Hub to support companies with the gathering, reporting and exporting of information. 
Hamburg-headquartered Adtriba has grown to 18 employees since launching in 2015 and has been used by multinational companies like FlixBus and Montblanc for data-driven marketing measurement and optimization across all channels.
In the coming months, Adtriba’s software will be fully incorporated into Funnel’s platform, creating an integrated marketing intelligence platform for measurement and ‘triangulation’ through blending MMM, MTA and incrementality testing methodologies. Combining these methodologies is the best way to measure marketing activities accurately and to determine what is working and why. With more businesses shifting from pure performance marketing to holistic full-funnel approaches, it is crucial to track marketing spending impact, particularly in the upper funnel. 
Measurement has been largely inaccessible to companies due to its perceived cost, complexity, and lack of real-time updates. Restrictions on third-party cookies, privacy and data collection on iOS and Android, and relying on last-click tracking have all made measuring more difficult. By integrating Adtriba’s proprietary, machine-learning-powered measurement technology into Funnel’s Marketing Intelligence platform, measurement becomes faster, more affordable, and more accurate, removing barriers to entry for marketers. This holistic marketing measurement, referred to as UMM, is at the forefront of data analytics and has previously been restricted to larger enterprises.
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Owing to Funnel and Adtriba’s multi-year partnership that predates this deal, the acquisition is a natural step towards the delivery of a robust solution for existing and future customers, providing a strong and technologically sound value-add.
As before, the workforces at both companies will continue their activity in Sweden and Germany respectively. Adtriba’s employees will contribute to the Funnel product team and maintain their Hamburg office, and the marketing and sales teams will merge. Both companies’ existing customers will be shared after this acquisition without disrupting Funnel and Adtriba’s product offerings. 
As soon as this fall, Funnel’s Marketing Intelligence platform will be greatly enhanced by Adtriba’s solution, expanding the scope for what brands can do with their marketing budgets and offering solution partners a broader, more deeply integrated platform.
Fredrik Skantze, CEO of Funnel, says: “It is one thing to offer clients data and information about their marketing spend; it is quite another to give them marketing intelligence. Add to this Adtriba’s proprietary, world-class measurement technology and this is a very powerful tool for marketers. At Funnel, we are bold in wanting to be the definitive Marketing Intelligence Platform. Through this acquisition, we are well on the way to achieving that goal. If our previous partnership with Adtriba is any indication, I am more than confident this deal will be a success. We are pleased to be welcoming Adtriba’s team to Funnel and we cannot wait to begin the integration of our technologies.”
Adtriba CEO János Moldvay — who will become VP of Measurement at Funnel — adds, “As Adtriba continues to compete in the measurement technology arena, we are thrilled to announce this next step in our journey. Measurement platforms are dependent on accurate, and timely data that shows a complete picture, something that is out of reach for many businesses in our space. However, through our previous partnership with Funnel, we identified their Data Hub as a key differentiator for our measurement product. By integrating Adtriba into Funnel’s Marketing Intelligence platform, Adtriba will more effectively compete in the measurement market and access a large base of data-driven companies at the top of their game.”
About Funnel
Founded in Stockholm in 2014 by Fredrik Skantze (CEO) and Per Made (CMO), Funnel (www.funnel.io) is the Marketing Intelligence Platform that is trusted by globally recognized brands such as Adidas and Sony. Funnel’s unique Data Hub serves as the foundation for marketing reporting for thousands of organizations. With its cutting-edge platform, users can automatically collect, model, visualize, and analyze data from over 500 marketing platforms. The firm has grown to over 300 employees and generated over $50M in ARR in 2023, consistently featuring in the FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies.
About Adtriba 
Adtriba (www.adtriba.com) is a Hamburg-headquartered marketing measurement business founded by János Moldvay (CEO) in 2015. Adtriba measures the impact of budgetary spend and campaign ROI through a machine-learning-powered model that triangulates marketing mix modelling, multi-touch attribution and incrementality testing marketing methodologies. Used by the likes of FlixBus and Montblanc, the company has grown to 18 employees. 
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Wondershare Filmora Premieres Documentary ‘Gen Z in Action’ to celebrate VidCon 2024: A Deep Dive into the Minds Shaping Influencer Culture, Content Creation, and AI

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VANCOUVER, BC, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the 15th anniversary of VidCon and 19 years of YouTube, Wondershare Filmora, a leading video editing software company, is proud to announce the release of its new documentary, “Gen Z in Action.” This insightful film delves into the lives of Gen Z content creators, showcasing their dedication, innovation, and the unique challenges they face in today’s digital landscape. 

Filmed in Vancouver, BC, the documentary features in-depth interviews with over 10 Gen Z creators who have found fame and success in photography, music, and cosplay. Among the highlighted creators are Fearfiction, a dedicated cosplayer; Mathew, a relentless musician; and Maxwell, an emerging photographer. These individuals share their journeys, providing a candid look into their lives, work, and creative processes. 
“Gen Z in Action” also explores content creation, digital nativity, the effects of AI and influencer culture, and the future of the generation as they explore, define, and create a new era for society. 
Christy, VP of Wondershare, expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating, “At Wondershare, we believe in the power of creativity and the importance of providing creative tools to the voices of the next generation. ‘Gen Z in Action’ not only highlights the incredible talents and innovations of Gen Z creators but also challenges the misconceptions often associated with them. We are excited to share their stories and inspire others to see the potential and drive that this generation brings to the AI era.” 
Alongside the documentary, Wondershare Filmora has published a white paper titled “Gen Z in Action.” Based on a survey of nearly 1,000 Gen Zers, this paper dives into their world, showcasing their dedication and innovation while debunking misconceptions about Gen Z. The documentary emphasizes their creativity, diligence, and passion to grow in their own way.  
About Filmora 
Filmora is designed with its user in mind, featuring smoother performance and an intuitive user interface. With advanced AI functions, over 220,000 creative assets, commercially available music, 3D LUTs, effects, and pre-set templates, you have everything you need to perfect your creative vision. Filmora is available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. To try it for free, visit filmora.wondershare.com. Follow Wondershare Filmora on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more 
About Wondershare 
Wondershare is globally recognized as a software company committed to delivering innovative solutions for personal and professional use. As a leader in creativity and productivity products, Wondershare has received prestigious awards from organizations such as The Shorty Awards, G2, and GetApp. At Wondershare, the mission is to empower individuals to pursue their passions and build a more creative world. With over 100 million users across 150 countries, users can access a wide range of software solutions for video editing, PDF editing, data recovery, diagram and mind mapping, and more. 
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