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1. Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports Fourth and Record Fiscal 2025 Results; Increases Quarterly Dividend
   ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) today announced results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended January 31, 2026. Total revenues were a fourth-quarter record $154.5 million, compared to $150.4 million, and for the fiscal year, total revenues were also a record $529.8 million, compared to $496.4 million Pre-tax income for the fourth quarter was $21.5 million, compared to $27.5 million, with an approximate $6 million tariff and related cost impact, and
2. Titanium Court Wins the Seumas McNally Grand Prize, HORSES Receives the Nuovo Award, During the 28th Annual Independent Games Festival Awards at the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming
   SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Titanium Court has been awarded the Seumas McNally Grand Prize for Best Independent Game at tonight’s 28th annual Independent Games Festival Awards
3. エクソーラ、ビデオゲームの未来における最大の機会を分析した開発者向け新業界レポートを発表
   ロサンゼルス--(BUSINESS WIRE)--（ビジネスワイヤ） -- 世界をリードするビデオゲーム向けコマース企業であるエクソーラは、「The Xsolla Report」の最新版を発表しました。本レポートは、サンフランシスコで今週開催されているアクティベーション施策やコラボレーション施策に合わせて公開されたものです。また、数千のスタジオとの協業から得られた知見を基に、ゲーム業界において現在どの領域で最大のビジネス機会が生まれているのかを示しています。 ゲーム業界は依然として極めて活況を呈しており、成功の方程式も変化しています。事業戦略を進化させ、Direct-to-Player（D2P）コマースを取り入れ、高成長のグローバル市場へ展開し、さらにAIを活用して運営を高度化しているスタジオは、一歩先を進み、今後何年にもわたって成長できる事業基盤を築いています。 「ゲーム開発の経済構造は、これまで変化してきただけでなく、今後も進化を続けます。開発予算は拡大し、プレイヤー獲得コストは急増しており、従来のパブリッシングモデルにはますます大きな負荷がかかっています」と、エクソーラの社長で
4. Xsolla發表全新產業報告，為遊戲開發者指明未來電子遊戲領域的重大商機
   洛杉磯--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)-- 全球首屈一指的遊戲商務公司Xsolla今日發表最新版《Xsolla報告》，該報告的發表恰逢本周在舊金山舉行的一系列活動與合作。本版報告提供了與數千家工作室合作所獲得的洞見，梳理出業界最具潛力的新興商機。 遊戲產業依舊極具活力，但成功的秘訣正在改變。那些調整商業策略、擁抱直接針對玩家的商務模式、進軍高成長全球市場並利用AI強化營運的工作室正脫穎而出，打造能夠在未來多年持續蓬勃發展的業務。 Xsolla總裁Chris Hewish表示：「遊戲開發的經濟模式已經並將在未來持續演變。預算不斷擴大，玩家取得成本飆升，傳統發行模式承受的壓力日益加劇。我們已經來到一個臨界點，舊有假設不再成立，及早認清這一改變的領導者將獲得重大優勢。」 Xsolla行銷與成長長Berkley Egenes表示：「在多項監管政策調整後，遊戲產業圍繞直接針對消費者模式的討論已發生根本性改變。這一起初用於收入多元化的戰術手段，現已演變為工作室在未來即時服務(live-service)遊戲時代發展壯大的策略要務。」 《Xsolla報告》的主要發現包括： 頂尖遊
5. Xsolla发布全新行业报告，为游戏开发者指明未来视频游戏领域的重大机遇
   洛杉矶--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美国商业资讯)-- 全球领先的游戏商务公司Xsolla今日发布最新版《Xsolla报告》，该报告的发布恰逢本周在旧金山举行的一系列活动与合作。本版报告提供了与数千家工作室合作所获得的洞见，梳理出行业最具潜力的新兴机遇。 游戏行业依旧极具活力，但成功的秘诀正在改变。那些调整商业策略、拥抱直接面向玩家的商务模式、进军高增长全球市场并利用AI优化运营的工作室正脱颖而出，打造能够在未来多年持续蓬勃发展的业务。 Xsolla总裁Chris Hewish表示：“游戏开发的经济模式已经并将在未来持续演变。预算不断扩大，玩家获取成本飙升，传统发行模式承受的压力日益加剧。我们已经来到一个临界点，旧有假设不再成立，及早认清这一转变的领导者将获得巨大优势。” Xsolla首席营销与增长官Berkley Egenes表示：“在多项监管政策调整后，游戏行业围绕直接面向消费者模式的讨论已发生根本性改变。这一起初用于收入多元化的战术手段，现已演变为工作室在未来实时服务(live-service)游戏时代发展壮大的战略要务。” 《Xsolla报告》的主要发现包括： 头部游
6. The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards Airing Thursday, March 26 on FOX to Feature Performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, TLC, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa and More Live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment today announced that the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and performing for the first time together TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue. Ludacris will host the annual event and also receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Landmark Award. Additionally, Miley Cyrus will be honored with the 2026 iHeartRadio Innovator Award and Alex Warren will receive the 2026 iHeartRadio Breakthrough
7. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend
   ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share of issued and outstanding common stock, representing an increase of $0.01 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 9, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of March 26, 2026. About Build-A-Bear Since its beginning in 1997, Build-A-Bear has evolved to become a beloved multi-generational brand focused on its mission to “add a l
8. AIR Appoints Gaurav Jain as Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
   DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AIR Appoints Gaurav Jain as Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
9. Riassunto: Il ballerino teenager cinese sponsorizzato da Xtep vince il Campionato mondiale ai Juste Debout Street Dance World Finals
   PARIGI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xtep, noto marchio cinese di abbigliamento sportivo, è fiera di annunciare che i ballerini teenager cinesi sponsorizzati da Xtep si sono esibiti in una performance elettrizzante ai Juste Debout Street Dance World Finals, che si sono svolti a Parigi domenica 8 marzo 2026, aggiudicandosi il primo posto in classifica e mostrando una fusione unica di cultura tradizionale cinese e street dance moderna. Li Yongqiu, un quattordicenne originario del comune di Chongqing, nel sud
10. Resumen: Xtep patrocina al joven chino que conquista el Mundial en la final de Juste Debout Street Dance
    PARÍS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--La conocida marca china de ropa deportiva Xtep se enorgullece de anunciar que los jóvenes bailarines chinos patrocinados por la marca ofrecieron una actuación electrizante en la final mundial de Juste Debout Street Dance, celebrada en París el domingo 8 de marzo de 2026. Su talento les valió el primer puesto y puso de relieve una fusión única entre la cultura tradicional china y la danza urbana contemporánea Li Yongqiu, de 14 años y oriundo de Chongqing, en el suroeste d
11. Samenvatting: Door Xtep gesponsorde Chinese tienerdanser wint het wereldkampioenschap op de Juste Debout Street Dance World Finals
    PARIJS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xtep, een zeer bekend sportswear-merk in China, maakt trots bekend dat door Xtep gesponsorde Chinese tienerdansers een opzwepend optreden hebben gegeven tijdens de Juste Debout Street Dance World Finals in Parijs op zondag 8 maart 2026, waar zij toponderscheidingen behaalden en blijk gaven van een unieke fusie van traditionele Chinese cultuur met moderne streetdance. Li Yongqiu, een 14-jarige uit de gemeente Chongqing in het zuidwesten van China, schreef geschiedenis do
12. Un jeune danseur chinois, sponsorisé par Xtep, remporte le titre de champion du monde lors des finales mondiales de danse de rue Juste Debout
    PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xtep, marque de vêtements de sport chinoise très connue, a fièrement annoncé que des danseurs chinois, des ados sponsorisés par Xtep, ont offert une performance électrisante lors de la finale mondiale de danse de rue Juste Debout à Paris, le dimanche 8 mars 2026, en remportant les plus grandes distinctions grâce à une fusion unique de la culture traditionnelle chinoise et de la danse de rue moderne. Li Yongqiu, un jeune garçon de 14 ans originaire de Chongqing, dans le s
13. Der von Xtep gesponserte chinesische Teenager-Tänzer gewinnt die Weltmeisterschaft bei den Juste Debout Street Dance World Finals
    PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xtep, eine bekannte Sportbekleidungsmarke aus China, gab bekannt, dass die von Xtep gesponserten chinesischen Teenager-Tänzer am Sonntag, dem 8. März 2026, bei den Juste Debout Street Dance World Finals in Paris eine beeindruckende Darbietung präsentierten, den ersten Platz belegten und eine einzigartige Fusion aus traditioneller chinesischer Kultur und modernem Street Dance vorführten. Li Yongqiu, ein 14-jähriger Junge aus der südwestchinesischen Stadt Chongqing, schrie
14. Xfinity Teams up with NBC Sports and Golf Channel to Deliver THE PLAYERS Championship in RealTime4K
    PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xfinity Teams up with NBC Sports and Golf Channel to Deliver THE PLAYERS Championship in RealTime4K
15. The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders
    BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via webcast at www.disney.com/investors beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT on March 18, 2026. The webcast presentation will be archived. Webcast may include forward-looking information.
16. Simulmedia Appoints Industry Veteran Justin Nesci as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Next Phase of Converged TV Growth
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simulmedia Appoints Industry Veteran Justin Nesci as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Next Phase of Converged TV Growth
17. The Next Chapter Begins: Camp Unwritten Returns with World of Hyatt and Reese’s Book Club for Another Summer of Camp Magic at Under Canvas Yosemite and ULUM Moab 
    CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a page-turning debut in 2025, Camp Unwritten enters its next chapter this summer, inviting World of Hyatt members to trade notifications for one-of-a-kind, story-inspired upscale outdoor escapes. The curated camps will once again encourage members to unplug and be in the moment with compelling books and good company in picturesque settings. “In a culture shaped by an increasingly digital world, members have told us they are craving shared stories and meaningful I
18. Mecum Auctions Expands Into Tennessee With Inaugural Nashville Event at Nashville Superspeedway
    WALWORTH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mecum Auctions will expand into Tennessee this September with the inaugural Mecum Nashville auction, set for Sept. 23–26 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon. The four-day event marks Mecum’s first auction at the Superspeedway and establishes a significant new stop on the company’s nationwide schedule, bringing its nationally recognized collector car auction experience to the region at an unprecedented scale. The four-day auction is projected to feature approxi
19. Comcast to Host First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
    PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast Corporation will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Comcast will issue a press release reporting its results earlier that morning. The conference call will be broadcast live on Comcast’s Investor Relations website at www.cmcsa.com. A replay of the call will be available starting at 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 23, 2026, on th
20. FreeWheel Launches AI Agent Infrastructure to Transform How Premium Video Advertising Is Bought and Sold, Pilots with PMG
    NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FreeWheel Launches AI Agent Infrastructure to Transform How Premium Video Advertising Is Bought and Sold and Pilots it with PMG
21. Michael Calvin and Naftali Schiff to Release the Astonishing True Story, Miracle, With Harper Horizon on June 9, 2026
    NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Award-winning writer and Sunday Times bestselling author Michael Calvin and globally renowned collator of Holocaust testimony Rabbi Naftali Schiff will release the incredible true story Miracle: The Boys Who Escaped the Gas Chamber at Auschwitz with Harper Horizon on June 9, 2026. A miracle unfolded on October 10, 1944, at Auschwitz. Amid the gas chambers and crematoria, a ragtag group of Jewish boys, aged thirteen to seventeen, were marched naked into Cremato
22. Splash Sports Launches Over $5 Million in Contest Prizes for the 2026 NCAAB Tournament, Led by Nick Wright's $3 Million Survivor Madness World Championship
    DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Splash Sports, the leader in skill-based social sports gaming, today announced more than $5 million in total guaranteed contest prizes across its 2026 college basketball tournament slate. The lineup features Nick Wright's $3 Million Survivor Madness World Championship - the largest guaranteed college basketball Survivor contest ever offered on a peer-to-peer platform - alongside the $1 Million VSiN High Stakes contest and KellyInVegas' $250,000 Survivor Madness. "We bui
23. Xsolla Releases New Industry Report Identifying the Biggest Opportunities for the Future of Video Games for Developers
    LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report, timed to coincide with this week's activations and collaborations in San Francisco. This edition provides insights from working with thousands of studios to map out where the industry’s biggest opportunities are emerging. The gaming industry remains extraordinarily vibrant, and the playbook for success is changing. Studios that are adapting their commercial
24. OpenX and TVision Launch First Supply-Side Attention Targeting Solution for CTV, Enabling Real-Time Activation on High-Engagement Inventory
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OpenX Technologies, Inc., one of the world’s leading omnichannel supply-side platforms, today announced the launch of OpenX Attention Targeting, a first-to-market capability that allows advertisers to easily target high-attention CTV inventory in real time. Powered by TVision, the industry leader in CTV attention measurement, and available exclusively through OpenXSelect, this new integration enables advertisers to reach the most engaged CTV audiences and improve camp
25. Anoki and Amagi Bring Scene-Level Intelligence to In-Content CTV Ads
    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anoki and Amagi, as part of their strategic partnership, today announced the launch of In-Scene Ads powered by Anoki ContextIQ™ across Amagi’s portfolio of in-content ad formats for Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST). This collaboration integrates Anoki’s ContextIQ™, the industry-leading multimodal AI platform, with Amagi’s THUNDERSTORM server-side ad insertion (SSAI) solution to offer a seamless, non-disruptive way for advertisers to engage