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Apple Shareholder Demands More Transparency on China; Seeks Removal of Tim Cook, Al Gore from Board of Directors

National Legal & Policy Center

Ahead of Apple Inc. ’s annual meeting on March 10, National Legal and Policy Center is calling upon its fellow shareholders in the company to support its proposal to provide greater transparency about its risks of doing business in China, and to join the organization to oppose the reelections of CEO Tim Cook and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore to the board of directors. NLPC is sponsoring a “Communist China Audit” resolution at the meeting, which seeks an annual report to shareholders that addresses “the nature and extent to which corporate operations depend on, and are vulnerable to, communist China….” The item is Proposal No. 6, found on page 82 of Apple’s proxy statement. NLPC’s response to the Apple board’s opposition to its proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in mid-February. NLPC also reported to the SEC last month its opposition to the reelections of Cook and Gore to the company’s board of directors. An excerpt from NLPC’s filing on Cook says: Since taking over as CEO in 2011, Mr. Cook has failed numerous times to live up to what he says are Apple’s ethical standards, and he has made multiple strategic mistakes that have cost the company billions of dollars. These include labor rights failures, privacy violations, and overreliance on China. But he is shielded from accountability, in part because of his position on Apple’s board. He should be removed as a director so the proper chain of command can be restored. An excerpt of NLPC’s filing on Gore states: Mr. Gore has held a position on Apple’s board since 2003, despite having no relevant experience in technology or core business functions. His primary benefit to the board is his supposed climate change expertise. However, Mr. Gore’s public reputation is inconsistent with his track record, his carbon-intensive lifestyle, and his actual investments. Instead, he has used his public advocacy as a tool for personal enrichment. In addition, his political activism poses to Apple a reputational risk that is not worth his limited skillset. “It may be counterintuitive for shareholders to ‘upset the Apple-cart’ with our proposed changes, since the company is always among the highest valued in the world,” said Paul Chesser, director of NLPC’s Corporate Integrity Project. “But Corporate America is slow to recognize the threat from China, just like companies were caught by surprise by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and had to scramble to exit suddenly.” “We don’t want to see a repeat if the saber-rattling communist government actually attacks Taiwan,” Chesser added. “Tim Cook was blindsided by China’s ‘zero COVID’ crackdowns last year and Apple’s holiday sales suffered greatly as a result, so he needs a ‘time-out’ while the board monitors his leadership further. And at this point Al Gore is a cartoon caricature who is routinely mocked and scorned – he needs to go as well.” ### For more information or to schedule an interview with Paul Chesser, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or drene@nlpc.org. Please visit http://www.nlpc.org. Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action. Contact Details National Legal and Policy Center Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 drene@nlpc.org Company Website http://www.nlpc.org

March 01, 2023 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Part 5 of Legal & General’s new study on the U.S. Gig Economy analyzes the relationship between freelancing and free-thinking and the independent mindset that drives independent workers

Legal & General

- 1 in 5 respondents say they could not work in a corporate setting - 61% say working when they want is the most important consideration - 56% say doing the work they want to do is the main benefit - 40% of gig workers have life insurance, including those with partners and children - Just 2% say they want to leave the gig economy as soon as possible A fifth segment of a broad new study sponsored by Legal & General Group ( LGEN, LGNNY ), U.S. Gig Economy, Part 5: Gig Workers’ independent mindset opposes corporate team-think, was released today. The report continues narrating original research on the changing nature of work in the U.S., people’s relationship to it, and what employers should be thinking about in order to attract back talent. The study looks into shared traits manifested by this group of workers notwithstanding the tradeoffs they sometimes make in order to maintain their independence. This fifth report in the data-rich study, Gig Workers’ independent mindset opposes corporate team-think, explores some of the attitudes common to the gig working mindset, and how they often find themselves bucking the tide of traditional employment even amid the challenge of labor-related legislation such as California’s AB5 and New York State’s S2052. With more than half (53 percent) of study respondents saying that not having a boss is the main benefit of gig work—a figure that rises to 63 percent among non-office workers—there is a sense of purpose and moral choice as much as necessity among many freelancers. The study found that the vast majority of gig workers have long since made their peace with earning most of their living working independently. Verbatim responses received ahead of the survey paint a picture of fierce, sometimes humorous independence, and in some cases a libertarian point of view. Controlling what work they do and when they work, and negotiating their own pay, are highly valued aspects of being able to work this way. “Even as we see companies developing a sense of purpose beyond profit, a large percentage of American gig workers have been reflecting this trend in microcosm. When it comes to how they earn their living, they land hard on the side of purpose, individualism and free thinking. With the ranks of freelancers growing, large employers will clearly have to take a good hard look at what they are offering their salaried workers beyond a steady paycheck. The labor environment is changing, and the private sector, increasingly looking to be agile, needs to change with it.” Sir Nigel Wilson, Chief Executive, Legal & General Group Gig workflow sometimes at odds with government intervention Legal & General’s study looks at the complex and multifaceted societal and financial factors behind independent work, including the implications of recent government policy initiatives and gig workers’ attitudes toward them, as well as what is still missing for many to feel secure in life and society. “U.S. policymakers are taking notice of the growing gig economy and are clearly trying to enact changes intended to protect these workers from exploitation. It will be interesting to see the balance that needs to be achieved between offering a safety net to this worker population, while maintaining those same freedoms that motivated them to work independently in the first place. We hope our research can help inform this conversation, even as we progress toward better social and financial safety nets.” John Godfrey, Director of Levelling-Up, Legal & General Group Future segments of this research will look in depth at gig workers’ outlook and financial situation around retirement planning; what it would take to get gig workers to go back to the traditional workplace; and a closer look at the pandemic fallout for gig workers. To receive a pdf of any of these reports, please email Meir Kahtan/MKPR at mkahtan@rcn.com. Notes to editors The information contained in this press release is intended solely for journalists and should not be relied upon by private investors or any other persons to make financial decisions. About the Study Legal & General undertook proprietary research into the attitudes and changes U.S. gig workers are experiencing in relation to their work situations and financial outlook. The U.S. Gig Economy research was compiled using original survey data from 1044 U.S.-based workers aged 18 to 60 who are neither students nor retired, and who earn at least 60% of their income from gig work. The data was collected via online survey fielded to individuals sample sourced from YouGov’s US panel. The Legal & General-designed survey was scripted and hosted on Gryphon, YouGov’s proprietary survey scripting platform, and the field work took place between August 19 and 31, 2022. Key demographics such as age, gender and region were allowed to fall out naturally. 20 questions were designed to understand facts about earnings, drivers of and barriers to gig working, financial product ownership & financial capacity when coming across adverse situations, and future expectations of being involved in the gig economy. Verbatim comments were captured by Legal & General in research carried out in June 2022. About Legal & General Group Established in 1836, Legal & General ( LGEN, LGNNY ), is one of the UK's leading financial services groups and a major global investor, with over £1.4 trillion ($1.7 trillion) in total assets under management* of which a third is international. We also provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our leading retirement and protection solutions: we are a leading international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. Through inclusive capitalism, we aim to build a better society by investing in long-term assets that benefit everyone. *as of December 31, 2021 The information contained in this press release is intended solely for journalists and should not be relied upon by private investors or any other persons to make financial decisions. Contact Details Meir Kahtan Public Relations, LLC Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.legalandgeneralgroup.com/

March 01, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Arrow Exploration Set To Boost Output With New Multi-Well Drilling Campaign

Market One

Jim Gordon Hi, I'm Jim Gordon and you're watching Market One Minute. Joining us is Marshall Abbott, CEO of Arrow Exploration Corp. Marshall, welcome. Marshall Abbott Great to be here, Jim. Thank you. Jim Gordon Great to have you, sir. Okay. I understand you're kicking off 2023 with a new drill program at Rio Cravo Este on the Tapir block. Tell us more about that. Marshall Abbott Certainly. We call it RCE to be brief, and we have a multi-well drilling program that's going to be completed by the end of the first quarter. These are very low risk infill development wells, based on the success we've had on the RCE structure to date. Jim Gordon Beyond the RCE wells, can you speak of Arrow's progress on its operation at the plan Carrizales Norte wells? Marshall Abbott Carrizales Norte is an exact look alike to the RCE full bounded structure, and is an extension of an existing oil field that's done eight and a half million barrels to date. We have very high resolution, high frequency seismic over the RCE structure, and we intend to drill three wells there. These wells, again, have the prolific potential of around 2,000 barrels a day each. We are currently constructing a road. That road is 70 per cent done, the pad is about 50 per cent done. These are all weather roads, so to ensure that we can operate through the rainy season. Jim Gordon And Marshall, do you have any updates for us on the operation within the Llanos Basin? Marshall Abbott We sure do, Jim. So, we intend to drill additional infill wells into the RCE structure, into a deeper horizon called the Gacheta. This is of course, after we've completed the three main Horizon producers in the Carbonera set. The Gacheta tested 600 barrels a day in the RCE-2 well. So, we're pretty excited with that. On top of that, we've got 134 square kilometre 3D seismic shoot currently underway. That'll be the largest 3D shot in the Llanos Basin in the last three years, we're very excited with the results of that 3D seismic survey. Jim Gordon And Marshall, back in October 2021, Arrow had set a target of 3,000 barrels per day within 18 months. Can you update investors on where you are in relation to this goal? Marshall Abbott Certainly. So, near the end of the quarter, we'll have three wells down at the RCE platform. These are low risk infill development wells. Each one of these wells in isolation has the capacity to produce potentially a thousand to 2,000 barrels a day. Being good reservoir stewards, we're going to start off slowly and inch our way up to a sustainable level, so we have equilibrium with respect to oil production. As we approach the end of the quarter, we should be fairly close to breaching that 3,000 barrel a day number, that we've been toting since October a year ago. Jim Gordon And can you speak to the company's CAPEX trajectory in 2023 and the current cash position? Marshall Abbott Certainly. So today we're sitting on just under 14 million of cash US. We're cash flowing about 2 million a month. Our budgeted CAPEX for the year is 30 million. Most of that is utilized for drilling. About 5 million of that is for the 3D seismic shoot. Jim Gordon And finally, can you provide any updates with regards to the workover campaign Arrow has underway? Marshall Abbott Certainly, Jim, it's been very exciting for us. We've added 275 barrels a day net. Those wells paid out in about 17 days. We have additional workovers that we intend to pursue once the drilling rig is gone. So, the workovers combined with the wells at RCE and Carrizales Norte, will put us on a very decent trajectory with respect to production rates moving forward. Jim Gordon Marshall, thanks for joining us. Marshall Abbott Thanks, Jim. Happy to be here. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. About Market One Market One has one goal – to connect public companies with retail investors through compelling stories that ignite, inspire, and lead to action. About Arrow Exploration Corp Arrow Exploration Corp. (AIM: AXL | TSXV: AXL) is a publicly traded company with a portfolio of premier Colombian oil assets that are underexploited, under-explored and offer high potential growth. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Investor Relations Team +1 403-237-5700 info@arrowexploration.ca

March 01, 2023 09:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Goodway Group Expands Leadership With Strategic Hires Across Retail Media, Agency and Brand-Side Business Units and Media

Goodway Group

Goodway Group, a leading data-driven and technology enabled digital media and marketing services firm, has announced the expansion of four strategic new hires. Stephani Estes joins as Chief Media Officer; Amy Krauss joins as Senior Vice President of Client Experience; Michael Arden joins as Vice President of Consumer Experience; and Amanda Wilson joins as Associate Director of Client Experience and Retail Media. Each brings a wealth of experience to their new roles and will be critical to the firm’s growth into vital categories including retail media, Goodway Group’s agency-side business and brand-side business as well as in the general category of media expertise. Stephani Estes brings over 15 years of experience working in media and advertising to her new role with Goodway Group. She previously held positions with Cramer-Krasselt, Compass Point Media and Bernstein-Rein Advertising, where she led media and strategy planning across campaigns. Estes’ experience also includes several years at Starcom MediaVest Group. “As the media landscape continues to evolve, this is an exciting time to join the incredible team at Goodway Group,” Estes said. “Newer media channels of interest like CTV and retail media have unique considerations, and it’s important to be intentional and holistic when incorporating them into the overall marketing mix. We are focused on helping our clients achieve their business goals through their media investments. I look forward to working with our clients on media strategies with the same spirit of innovation and excellence that has defined Goodway Group’s approach. ” Amy Krauss was previously at Motivation AI company Persado in the role of Senior Vice President of Customer Success, where she led a team of 60+ professionals and delivered valued business outcomes. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Publicis Groupe for over 14 years, including leading Agency Operations at Performics, and serving as the Head of Resource Management for Publicis media where she managed workforce demands during the pandemic and launched a resource management practice for U.S. media agencies. In his prior role, Michael Arden served eight years at Omnicom Media Group as the Managing Director of Investment Data and Systems. He brings over 25 years of marketing, media investment, operations, research, and team-building experience. He has developed digital marketing and media strategy, implemented media-activation platforms and streamlined media operations across companies to drive business success. Lastly, Amanda Wilson joins Goodway Group with over 10 years of experience in management, client success and integrated marketing solutions. She previously worked at Taboola as a Senior Advertising Account Manager, Everyday Health Group as Manager of Client Success, and Entercom as Director of Media Planning and Account Management. “We are thrilled to welcome Stephani, Amy, Michael and Amanda to Goodway Group. Their collective experience is prized and allows us to grow our services in critical areas across our business,” said Michael Hayes, Chief Growth Officer, Goodway Group. “Retail media in particular has become a dominant force that has grown tremendously over the past few years. Goodway Group has been on the forefront of innovation in this area, and we look forward to continuing to grow this business alongside others in the near future.” About Goodway Group Goodway Group is a leading data-driven and technology-enabled digital media and marketing services firm with teams in the U.S. and the UK. Our diverse team of digital strategists, media practitioners, technologists, and data scientists have won the most prestigious awards for innovative marketing technology, impactful work, and inclusive remote-first places to work including being honored as a multi-year Ad Age Best Places to Work, AdExchangerâs Best Use of Technology by an Agency Award, and two MarTech Breakthrough Awards. The firm deploys deep expertise across both consumer and B2B marketing, including brand-performance advertising, retail media and commerce, and advanced analytics using proprietary digital programmatic technologies, data, analytics methodologies, and consultation. Goodway Group is an independent and remote-first media and marketing services firm with a 90+ year history. Find Goodway Group online at goodwaygroup.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Goodway Group. Honestly Smart Digital. Contact Details Alexandra Morrison +1 214-604-9658 alexandra@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.goodwaygroup.com/

March 01, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Ending Pet Obesity

YourUpdateTV

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/c2ScvhOzt_s There’s a weight problem in America and it isn’t just affecting humans. Would it surprise you to know that more than half of dogs and 60 percent of cats are classified as clinically overweight, but 90 percent of pet parents with an overweight pet don’t realize it. With these stats in mind, it is important for pet parents to make health and wellness a top priority. We know that eating properly and maintaining a healthy weight is key to our overall well-being. Well, the same holds true for our beloved pets. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition, is on a mission to help end pet obesity and is teaming with Dr. Vernard Hodges and Dr. Terrence Ferguson, stars of Nat Geo show: Critter Fixers: Country Vets, for its annual End Pet Obesity campaign, which was created to help pet parents understand obesity and understand the actions needed to best maintain their pet’s health by providing education, free tools and resources. Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson, stars of stars of Critter Fixers: Country Vets conducted a nationwide media tour earlier this year to discuss the End Pet Obesity campaign. Topics that Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson discussed included: Concerning trends they are seeing in pet health What obesity can mean for a pet Ways a pet parent can best assess if their pet is overweight Tips for weight loss and maintenance For more information, visit endpetobesity.com Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

March 01, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Nextech AR Solutions seeing a 'new tempo' of 3D modeling contract wins as it looks to a record 1Q

Nextech AR Solutions Corp.

Nextech AR Solutions Corp. CEO Evan Gappelberg told Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the first quarter of 2023 is currently tracking to be a record quarter for 3D modeling thanks to the company’s groundbreaking generative AI technology. Gappelberg said record 3D modeling demand and record production capabilities are expected to drive record 2023 revenue for the 3D model business in eCommerce. He said he is seeing a "new tempo of 3D contract wins" away from Amazon after it became a preferred 3D model supplier to the eCommerce giant. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

March 01, 2023 08:11 AM Eastern Standard Time

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APPlife Digital Solutions Inc. (OTC: ALDS) Reaches Signs Exclusive U.S. Distribution Agreement

TopNewsGuide - Market News & Commentary

The business incubation industry has grown at a breakneck pace over the course of the past decade or so and hence, it is only natural for investors to now take a keener interest in the industry. Some listed companies in the space have attracted attention recently, and one of those is APPlife Digital Solutions Inc (OTCMKTS:ALDS). The company is involved in the business incubation and portfolio management space. Its operations are based out of offices in Shanghai, China, and San Francisco, California. The company is mainly involved in the creation and investment in cloud-based and e-commerce solutions. Some of the solutions that APPlife Digital creates could be deployed at home, recreation, and work. It also puts in the right amount of research so as to make its users more productive and efficient. The company made a major new announcement last week on February 24 with regards to ROOSTERS ESSENTIALS, its grooming products e-commerce platform. It was announced that ROOSTERS ESSENTIALS had managed to ink an exclusive reseller agreement for online sales in the United States with GROUPE KANDY Inc. GROUPE KANDY is a Canadian LED skincare, and anti-aging firm that offers a clinical-grade device that works on reversing the signs of aging. It was announced that the potentially revolutionary Kandyway Eternal Glow Therapy Mask would be made available to customers on the ROOSTERS ESSENTIALS e-commerce shop at some point in the coming two weeks. The Chief Executive Officer of APPlife Digital Matthew Reid spoke about the industry as well. He noted that there was not a higher demand for anti-aging products which was rooted in the more positive attitude that people now had toward the process of aging. He went on to add that the company was pleased to work with a company like GROUPE KANDY which is known for developing effective products in the particular space. It will help ROSSTERS ESSENTIALS in building a stronger community for its users and on top of that, the higher price point of the product would also help with the company’s revenues. The company made another significant announcement last year on November 30. The company announced at the time that it was focused on diversifying its businesses and growing revenues through a focus on mergers and acquisitions. At the time, Matthew Reid noted that for most of 2022, the company had been involved in identifying mergers and acquisition targets. He added that since the company was involved in the cloud and e-commerce industries, the scope for acquisitions was much wider and it could be possible for APPlife Digital to cast a much wider net. He also stated that the number of targets had been narrowed down and at the time APPlife Digital was in talks with a decision-maker at one of the target companies. Reid added that there were other reasons as well why he felt confident about the future of APPlife Digital as a company. He noted that the company had been a fully reporting entity on the OTCQB for more than five years and that was one of the reasons behind the confidence. He added that the board of directors was going to help APPlife Digital sensibly seek acquisition opportunities by ways in which the company could grow. He also stated that there was the anticipation of listing to a national exchange. Disclaimers: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides investors a safe harbor in regard to forward-looking statements. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, assumptions, objectives, goals, assumptions of future events or performance are not statements of historical fact may be forward looking statements. 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TNG is not operated by a licensed broker, a dealer, or a registered investment advisor. It should be expressly understood that under no circumstances does any information published herein represent a recommendation to buy or sell a security. TNG authors, contributors, or its agents, may be compensated for preparing research, video graphics, and editorial content. TNG has not been compensated to produce and syndicate this content. As part of that content, readers, subscribers, and webs are expected to read the full disclaimers and financial disclosure statement that can be found on our website http://topnewsguide.com Contact Details Mark McKelvie +1 585-301-7700 markrmckelvie@gmail.com Company Website http://topnewsguide.com

March 01, 2023 04:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Multipolar Development Corporation Electric Machine Prototype Promises Unprecedented Versatility

Multipolar Development Corporation

Multipolar Development Corporation (MDC) an electrical and automation engineering company announced details on its patented multipolar electric vehicle (EV) propulsion enhancement system today. The company has begun construction and testing of a physical prototype of its novel multipolar electric vehicle propulsion enhancement system. MDC’s Recent successes with finite element method (FEM) models of the system have paved the way for the development of the first iteration of the revolutionary electric machine design. “The technology is performing even better than we anticipated,” stated MDC CEO and inventor, Shaun McCutcheon. “We fully intend to shock the EV industry as our patented technology advances it to a new level of efficiency and performance.” Multipolar Technology™ manages the speed and torque of a DC electric machine directly through advanced intelligent control, requiring fewer external drive components and power connections and eliminating the need for brushes and commutators. Breaking the “medium voltage” barrier The innovative Multipolar approach is a response to the rapidly growing demand for high-power electric machines. In addition to the push to replace internal combustion motors with greener alternatives, there’s an increasing need for more efficient DC electric generators, particularly at an industrial scale. With heavy industrial applications and electric vehicles (EV's) being the next phase for green initiatives, Multipolar marks a significant milestone in machine technology. The increased efficiency and scalability of MDC’s patented design will allow its DC machines to operate at voltages of 2000 V and above (medium voltage above 1 kV) – something that has been traditionally impractical for DC electric machines. Long-term use, electrical arcing, and environmental conditions lead to mechanical wear and imperfections that reduce efficiency in high-power motor and generator applications. By using its unique control system to dynamically alter a machine’s pole configuration, Multipolar can compensate for these conditions in real time to offset inefficiencies and accumulated mechanical defects. Ultimate versatility and customization The biggest advantage of Multipolar machines is versatility. Traditional DC electric machines have a fixed design and operation. With a Multipolar DC machine, however, the performance can be optimized for the demands of each end device or system using software and machine learning. Engineer and electric motor consultant Thomas Neroda stated, “The major advantage of the Multipolar machine is the performance versatility. With almost unlimited performance configurations, the machine can be uniquely adapted to match the requirements of the end application.” The Multipolar machine will allow end-product designers to use a custom controller with multiple performance options and settings. An array of sensors will inform intelligent software, both at setup and during operation, not only to optimize performance to meet initial design specifications but also to maintain that efficiency and performance under dynamic conditions. With a range of operational speeds at full power, designers will even be able to repurpose Multipolar machines when applications or operational demands change. The upcoming Multipolar electric machine prototype, expected to be completed in mid-2023, will demonstrate the practicality of an intelligent multipolar DC electric machine design setting the stage for further research and production including new Multipolar Universal AC/DC Machines. “At a time where political leaders in the United States are seeking to position the country as a global leader in EV manufacturing, the introduction of our technology has perfect timing,” Shaun McCutcheon continued. “With more than $3 billion expected to be invested into the domestic electric vehicle industry by the U.S. Department of Commerce, and likely even more from private investors, we expect significant interest in the technology our team of engineers developed.” Multipolar Development Corporation is an Austin, TX-based C-Corp comprised of energy, electric, and automotive engineering experts. ### Please visit: www.MultipolarMachine.com for more information. For more information or to schedule an interview with Shaun McCutcheon, please contact Dan Rene of kglobal, at daniel.rene@kglobal.com or 202-329-8357. Contact Details Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 daniel.rene@kglobal.com Company Website https://www.multipolarmachine.com/

February 28, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

i2Coalition Launches Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative to Promote Industry Best Practices

Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative

The initiative is an international, industry-led consortium of web data collectors focused on strengthening public trust of the web scraping industry, and developing principles that will lead to greater accountability Web data aggregators (“web scraping”) gather available data from around the Internet; enabling consumer confidence, commercial innovation, and community safety. To drive further awareness of and public trust in this crucial digital ability, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) has announced the launch of the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI). This international, industry-led, and member-driven consortium of web data aggregation business leaders is focused on encouraging dialogue and improving digital peace of mind for consumers and companies. By establishing the EWDCI, the i2Coalition seeks to foster cooperation within the data aggregation industry and build a framework to establish an open, participatory process around the development of legal and ethical web scraping provider principles that will lead to greater accountability. The EWDCI is actively seeking more members of the data scraping field dedicated to establishing best practices to join and help shape the initiative’s early efforts. “The public deserves digital peace of mind, and ‘scraping’ doesn’t have to be a dirty word when it is done responsibly, but responsibility needs defining,” said Christian Dawson, the i2Coalition’s Executive Director. “As with any industry in these early stages, it has a unique opportunity to have a hand in how it is developed and perceived.” The web data aggregation industry is young and growing, and the founding members of the EWDCI are committed to serve as the voice of this emerging industry. This means collaboratively building public trust in the practice of data aggregation, promoting ethical guidelines, and helping businesses make informed data aggregation choices. Founding EWDCI members include five companies: Coresignal, Oxylabs, Smartproxy, Rayobyte, and Zyte. Web scraping enables business innovation and competition, provides consumer benefits—including serving accurate information and comprehensive pricing—and facilitates thorough data analysis for academic and public safety purposes. Some noteworthy use cases include: E-commerce price intelligence, including up-to-the-minute comparative information on same-item pricing across the internet Jobs and real estate listing aggregation Social listening and brand monitoring Alternative data for investment decision-making Businesses performing a thorough review of consumer trends and competitor companies worldwide to best position themselves for success Companies scanning the Internet data for illicit uses of their intellectual property Businesses confirming validity of marketing spend via ad verification Data aggregation companies supplying pro-bono scraped data to academic researchers, providing them vast data stores for essential research To properly provide these benefits to consumers, companies, and the public at large, data aggregators need to follow ethical practices. Such dedication will serve to further understanding of the data aggregation practice and process, and further the adoption of this technology. Key to this is a safe and community-minded application of aggregation, and therefore a positive reputation for the practice and its practitioners. The i2Coalition is the leading voice for businesses that build the internet, and has spearheaded the creation of similar efforts to create standardized industry benchmarks—such as the VPN Trust Initiative, which determined and promoted best practices for that vital industry. “The EWDCI aims to reach companies with this message of ethical data aggregation, as well as to educate consumers at large and legislators worldwide in the interest of informed, empowered action,” said Dawson. “This will promote industry-led stewardship of important—and already widely adopted—technology in the interest of solving any present challenges and setting the industry up for forthcoming success.” To learn more about the EWDCI, please visit www.ethicalwebdata.com. To become a member, please email Hilary Osborne. To learn more about the i2Coalition, please visit www.i2Coalition.com. About The Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative The Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI) seeks to foster cooperation in the web data collection and aggregation industry and leverage collective first-hand knowledge and insights to advocate for beneficial technical standards and business best practices regarding the aggregation of data. The EWDCI is dedicated to serving as the voice of the industry, collaboratively strengthening public trust in the practice of Data Aggregation, promoting ethical guidelines, and helping businesses make informed data aggregation choices. About the i2Coalition The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) is the leading voice for web hosting companies, data centers, domain registrars and registries, cloud infrastructure providers, managed services providers, and related tech. The i2Coalition works with Internet infrastructure providers to advocate for sensible policies, design and reinforce best practices, help create industry standards, and build awareness of how the Internet works. The i2Coalition also spearheaded the creation of the VPN Trust Initiative, which determined and promoted best practices for that vital industry. Contact Details Aaron Alberico +1 202-744-0786 aalberico@raynoravenue.com Company Website https://ethicalwebdata.com/

February 28, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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