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Degree and DanceOn — a dance entertainment network — are joining forces to help inspire people to dance more, in order to improve health and wellness. The partnership, which will bring together a team of dance professionals across various genres, includes providing in-person and virtual classes and exclusive online and social media content. Featured dance talent includes Alison Stroming, Nicole Kirkland, Tricia Miranda and Jessica Bass James, who will make Degree the first step in prepping for their routines. Degree, which is part of the Unilever portfolio, and DanceOn will bring live classes to the New York City and Los Angeles areas, that includes everything from hip-hop and heels to ballet and more. “Degree has long been a proponent of moving more, and dance is such a great way to stay active since it’s fun, has a built-in social element and can be sustained over time,” Dawn Hedgepeth, general manager and vice president of Unilever Deodorants, men’s grooming and hand & body lotion, said. “Our partnership with DanceOn is designed to encourage everyone to experience the multiple benefits — both physical and emotional — that come with dancing.”
In addition, four exclusive dance videos taught by Alison, Nicole, Tricia and Jessica will hit DanceOn’s YouTube channel. “Like Degree, our company understands the value of movement in one’s everyday life,” DanceOn co-founder and CEO Amanda Taylor said. “Our community of dancers, choreographers and fans never stop moving and benefit from a product like Degree that works as hard as they do.” Taylor continues, “We’re excited to partner with Degree in our collective mission to share movement inspiration with the world.”
Further information can be found on either of the company’s websites or by following the #DanceMoreLiveMore hashtag on social media. Email address
MyChelle Dermaceuticals is looking to help consumers who are already worried about how the fall weather will affect their skin. To solve these worries, the Louisville, Colo.-based company unveiled its new Beauty Key 3 line, which contains a trio of products with the benefits of vitamins C and A. The line, which also contains a combination of peptides, plant stem cells, antioxidants and retinal, includes:
The Perfect C Serum, which helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. It also contains an active level of 17% stable L-Ascorbic Acid, or an effective form of vitamin C, and Buddleja plant stem cells to brighten and protect against UV damage and visible signs of aging;
The Remarkable Retinal Serum, which contains exclusive and patented IconicA, or a potent form of vitamin A, ceramide 3 and orange plant cells to promote healthy skin rejuvenation and minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles; and
The Sun Shield SPF 28, which is a mineral-based UVA/UVB sun defense that contains translucent zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, aloe and vitamin E, to boost skin’s natural defenses. All of MyChelle’s new launches are made without GMOs, gluten, parabens, petroleum, phthalates, sulfates, ureas, artificial fragrances or colors. The products also are vegan and cruelty-free, the company said. The Beauty Key 3 line can be found online at the company’s website and at such retailers as Whole Foods Market, Pharmaca and Sprouts. Email address
Officials at Naterra International want to connect with consumers. That is why the Coppell, Texas-based company is focused on making sure that its Tree Hut specialty bath line stands out on the shelf. According to Ron Isam, Naterra’s president, the 16-year-old Tree Hut line features more than 100 SKUs across the scrub, body wash, body butter and body lotion segments. It is now expanding into the skin care and hair care categories. “We infuse all of our products with certified-organic shea, and that helps create a better moisturizing process,” Isam said. “We pride ourselves on being customer-centric, and that means engaging with the consumer before and after the sale. We want a long-term relationship with the shopper, and we want them to know how seriously we take our products and how we create them. These are great items that will win over the consumers after the first time she tries them.”
Naterra will add three lines to the Tree Hut label later this year: Bohemian Escape, Sunkissed Sands and Pacific Sunrise. Each line will include a hydro-light gel, shea sugar scrub, foaming body wash and bubble bath.

Degree, DanceOn partner to inspire through dance

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Unilever deodorant brand Degree is teaming up with dance entertainment network DanceOn to promote health and wellness in a new multi-channel campaign, a news release  announced. The partnership features dance talent, including Alison Stroming, Nicole Kirkland, Tricia Miranda and Jessica Bass James, who will add Degree to their routines. Also included are in-person and virtual classes, as well as online and social media content. Consumers can follow the conversation at @DegreeWomen on Twitter and Instagram and @DanceOn on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat with the hashtag #DanceMoreLiveMore. Degree and DanceOn are also hosting pop-up dance classes in New York City at Broadway Dance Center on Oct. 16 and Los Angeles at Playground LA on Oct. 23. The free classes cover a variety of dance styles, including ballet and hip-hop. Attendees will receive a free Degree Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant. Dance videos can be found exclusively on DanceOn’s YouTube channel, and fans can enter a dance experiences sweepstakes. Dive Insight:
Degree is tapping into the growing popularity of dance and dance classes, with the Google search phrase “dance classes near me” increasing 50% over the past year, according to data cited in the news release. The brand is the latest to link up with the multitrillion-dollar health, wellness and fitness craze , seeing an opportunity to connect with millennials and Gen Zers who are interested in wellness topics and fitness trends. By partnering with DanceOn, which targets younger age groups, Degree is aiming to reach these consumers with a positive, healthy message. The pop-up dance classes align with the trend of more marketers creating experiential events to reach consumers  in real-life through memorable branded experiences, which can heighten brand awareness and build brand loyalty. The events are designed to attract younger crowds, who often experience feelings of FOMO , or fear of missing out, and inspire visitors to post on social media. Also offering dance classes on YouTube is likelty to broaden the campaign’s reach and attract viewers, as workout videos on the platform are popular with exercise enthusiasts . Dance has been a theme in other Degree campaigns. Rexona, the deodorant brand known as Degree in the U.S.,  partnered with global pop group Now United  to co-create multi-channel content that brings cultures together through dance. The campaign focused on reaching young consumers, with positive, progressive messages of equality and tolerance. Recommended Reading:

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dancing is an age-old activity that has never been more exciting and varied than it is today. Now, with inspiration available 24-7 at the touch of a button, more and more people are turning to dance as a way to stay active and feel good. In fact, the Google search phrase "dance classes near me" has increased 50% over the past year alone. *
Degree® – the first deodorant activated by movement – is joining forces with DanceOn – the leading dance entertainment network – to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness. Degree® – the first deodorant activated by movement – is joining forces with DanceOn – the leading dance entertainment network – to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness. Degree® – the first deodorant activated by movement – is joining forces with DanceOn – the leading dance entertainment network – to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness. Degree’s® MotionSense® technology gives users ultimate freshness with every move and provides 48-hour odor and wetness protection, making it the ideal product to sweat-proof dancers of all levels. Degree’s® MotionSense® technology gives users ultimate freshness with every move and provides 48-hour odor and wetness protection, making it the ideal product to sweat-proof dancers of all levels. Professional ballerina Alison Stroming will join Degree® and DanceOn to inspire people to move more through dance. Dance fitness expert Jessica Bass James will join Degree® and DanceOn to inspire people to move more through dance. Hip-Hop dancer and choreographer Tricia Miranda will join Degree® and DanceOn to inspire people to move more through dance. Heels dancer and choreographer Nicole Kirkland will join Degree® and DanceOn to inspire people to move more through dance. That's why Degree ® – the first deodorant activated by movement – is joining forces with DanceOn – the leading dance entertainment network – to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness. This partnership will bring together a team of today's top, most click-worthy dance professionals across genres – ultimately providing access to their expertise through in-person and virtual classes, plus exclusive online and social media content. Leading dance talent including Alison Stroming , Nicole Kirkland , Tricia Miranda and Jessica Bass James will make Degree® the first step in prepping for their routines. Since the brand's MotionSense® technology gives users ultimate freshness with every move and provides 48-hour odor and wetness protection, it's the ideal product to sweat-proof dancers of all levels – whether the stage is a studio or living room. "Degree® has long been a proponent of moving more, and dance is such a great way to stay active since it's fun, has a built-in social element and can be sustained over time," says Dawn Hedgepeth, General Manager and Vice President of Unilever Deodorants, Men's Grooming and Hand & Body Lotion. "Our partnership with DanceOn is designed to encourage everyone to experience the multiple benefits – both physical and emotional – that come with dancing." "Like Degree®, our company understands the value of movement in one's everyday life," adds DanceOn Co-Founder and CEO Amanda Taylor. "Our community of dancers, choreographers and fans never stop moving and benefit from a product like Degree® that works as hard as they do. " Taylor continues, "We're excited to partner with Degree® in our collective mission to share movement inspiration with the world. "  
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Degree® and DanceOn will bring live classes to movement-seekers in New York City and Los Angeles. From hip-hop and heels to ballet and more, everyone is invited to sign up for the free pop-up dance class style that moves them most. Plus, everyone that comes out will receive a complimentary** Degree® Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant so they can keep dancing without the sweaty side effects. Here's how to join***:
New York City, Oct. 16th at Broadway Dance Center: Join DanceOn instructors, including Alison Stroming and Nicole Kirkland. Visit here for more information and to sign up. Los Angeles, Oct. 23rd at Playground LA: Join DanceOn instructors, including Tricia Miranda and Jessica Bass James. Visit here for more information and to sign up. Virtual Classes and the Ultimate Dance Getaway Experience
Not in New York City or Los Angeles? No problem! Stay tuned for four exclusive dance videos taught by Alison, Nicole, Tricia and Jessica coming soon to DanceOn's YouTube Channel. Plus, follow along on social media to learn more about how to enter the ultimate dance experience sweepstakes. Meet the Degree® + DanceOn Team
Alison Stroming, Ballet –  Born in Brazil and raised in New York City, Alison started her formal training at the age of nine and her professional ballet career at the age of 17 with the Alberta Ballet in Canada. She travels the world performing in high-profile events and serves as a mentor to young dancers. Nicole Kirkland, Heels – Nicole has been teaching dance since the age of 16. She choreographs and collaborates with the music and entertainment industry's top talent and leads workshops around the world. Tricia Miranda, Hip-Hop – Born in Arizona, Tricia broke into the Los Angeles dance scene in 2001 and has since danced and choreographed for today's top industry music artists and entertainment shows. She shares her moves with millions via her social media channels. Jessica Bass James, Dance Fitness – With dance running in her family, Jessica combined her love for dance and fitness to create Dance2Fit, a program that leads millions to be mentally and physically healthier. Connect with Degree® and DanceOn
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Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Personal Care, Food & Refreshment and Home Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann's, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Love Beauty and Planet, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond's, Popsicle, Promise, Pure Leaf, Q-tips, Schmidt's Naturals, Seventh Generation, Simple, Sir Kensington's, St. Ives, Suave, Sundial Brands, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TAZO, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2017. Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan underpins the company's strategy and commits to:
Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020. Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030. Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020. The USLP creates value by driving growth and trust, eliminating costs and reducing risks. Globally, the company's sustainable living brands are growing 50% faster than the rest of the business and delivered more than 60% of the company's growth in 2016. For more information on Unilever U.S., its brands visit and the USLP visit:  www.unileverusa.com
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About DanceOn
DanceOn is the leading music entertainment brand for millennial and gen z women. With its massive community of 100+ million fans globally, DanceOn's social-first video programming has established major influence on trends in music, digital video, and top 40 hits. The company was co-founded by Madonna, CEO Amanda Taylor, Guy Oseary and Allen DeBevoise. DanceOn is available across digital platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and more. For more information, visit www.danceon.com . *According to Google Trends Data, L12M thru October 2018 (YoY)
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*** Alison Stroming, Nicole Kirkland, Tricia Miranda and Jessica Bass James will teach select classes at specific times, online reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis
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Degree® Deodorant and DanceOn Team Up to Inspire People to Move More through Dance

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, Nueva Jersey, 12 de octubre de 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- El baile es una actividad ancestral que nunca ha sido tan apasionante y variada como lo es hoy. Ahora, con la inspiración disponible a toda hora con solo tocar un botón, cada vez son más las personas que recurren al baile como una forma de mantenerse activos y sentirse bien. De hecho, la frase de búsqueda "clases de baile cerca de mí" en Google ha aumentado un 50% solo en el último año. *
Degree® – el primer desodorante que se activa con el movimiento – se une a DanceOn – el canal principal de entretenimiento dedicado al baile – para ayudar a inspirar a las personas a bailar más a fin de mejorar su salud y bienestar. (PRNewsfoto/Degree Women)
Degree® – el primer desodorante que se activa con el movimiento – se une a DanceOn – el canal principal de entretenimiento dedicado al baile – para ayudar a inspirar a las personas a bailar más a fin de mejorar su salud y bienestar. (PRNewsfoto/Degree Women)
La tecnología de Degree’s® MotionSense® de la marca brinda a los usuarios máxima frescura con cada movimiento y ofrece 48 horas de protección contra el mal olor y sudor, haciéndolo el producto ideal para proteger a los bailarines de todos niveles contra la transpiración. (PRNewsfoto/Degree Women)
La tecnología de Degree’s® MotionSense® de la marca brinda a los usuarios máxima frescura con cada movimiento y ofrece 48 horas de protección contra el mal olor y sudor, haciéndolo el producto ideal para proteger a los bailarines de todos niveles contra la transpiración. (PRNewsfoto/Degree Women)
Bailarina profesional Alison Storming se unirá con Degree® y DanceOn para inspirar a la gente a moverse atreves del baile. (PRNewsfoto/Degree Women)
Jessica Bass, experta en Dance Fitness, se unirá con Degree® y DanceOn para inspirar a la gente a moverse atreves del baile. (PRNewsfoto/Degree Women)
Bailarina de Hip-Hop y coreógrafa Tricia Miranda se unirá con Degree® y DanceOn para inspirar a la gente a moverse atreves del baile. (PRNewsfoto/Degree Women)
Bailarina de Heels y coreógrafa Nicole Kirkland se unirá con Degree® y DanceOn para inspirar a la gente a moverse atreves del baile. (PRNewsfoto/Degree Women)
Es por eso que Degree ® – el primer desodorante que se activa con el movimiento – se une a DanceOn – el canal principal de entretenimiento dedicado al baile – para ayudar a inspirar a las personas a bailar más a fin de mejorar su salud y bienestar. Esta asociación reunirá a un equipo integrado de los mas destacados y populares profesionales de baile de distintos géneros – principalmente brindando acceso a su experiencia a través de clases presenciales y virtuales, además de exclusivo contenido en línea y en los medios sociales. Los destacados talentos de baile incluyendo a Alison Stroming , Nicole Kirkland , Tricia Miranda y Jessica Bass James recurrirán a Degree® como el primer paso para prepararse para sus rutinas. Dado que la tecnología MotionSense® de la marca brinda a los usuarios máxima frescura con cada movimiento y ofrece 48 horas de protección contra el mal olor y sudor, es el producto ideal para proteger a los bailarines de todos niveles contra la transpiración – ya sea que estén bailando en un estudio o en la sala de su casa. "Por mucho tiempo Degree® alienta a las personas a moverse más, y el baile es una estupenda manera de mantenerse activos porque es divertido, tiene un componente social y puede realizarse en forma sostenida", afirma Dawn Hedgepeth, Gerente General y Vicepresidenta de Desodorantes, Cuidado Personal Masculino y Lociones para Manos y Cuerpo de Unilever. "Nuestra asociación con DanceOn está diseñada para motivar a todos a disfrutar de los múltiples beneficios – tanto físicos como emocionales – que genera el baile". "Al igual que Degree®, nuestra compañía comprende el valor del movimiento en la vida diaria", agrega la Cofundadora y CEO de DanceOn, Amanda Taylor. "Nuestra comunidad de bailarines, coreógrafos y fans nunca dejan de moverse y se benefician de un producto como Degree® que trabaja tan duro como ellos". Taylor continúa: "Estamos muy contentos de asociarnos con Degree® en nuestra misión colectiva de compartir la inspiración del movimiento con el mundo". Eventos para bailar todo el día 
Degree® y DanceOn ofrecerán clases en vivo a aquellas personas que deseen moverse en la ciudades de Nueva York y Los Angeles. Desde hip-hop hasta heels y ballet, entre otros, todos están invitados a inscribirse para el estilo de clase de baile gratis que más los hace mover. Además, todos los que participen recibirán gratis** un desodorante antitranspirante Degree® Dry Spray para que puedan seguir bailando sin los efectos secundarios de la transpiración. Aquí te indicamos cómo participar***:
Nueva York, 16 de Octubre en el Broadway Dance Center: Únete a los instructores de DanceOn, incluyendo a Alison Stroming y Nicole Kirkland. Haz clic aquí para obtener más información y para suscribirte. Los Angeles, 23 de Octubre en Playground LA: Únete a los instructores de DanceOn, incluyendo a Tricia Miranda y Jessica Bass James. Haz clic aquí para obtener más información y para suscribirte. Clases virtuales y la mejor escapada para bailar
¿No estás en Nueva York ni en Los Angeles? ¡No te preocupes! Mantente atento a los cuatro exclusivos videos de baile enseñados pro Alison, Nicole, Tricia y Jessica que llegaran pronto al canal de YouTube de DanceOn. Además, sigue las redes sociales para obtener más información sobre como participar en el sorteo de la mejor experiencia de baile. Conoce al Equipo Degree® + DanceOn
Alison Stroming, Ballet – Nacida en Brasil y criada en la Ciudad de Nueva York, Alison comenzó su capacitación formal a los nueve años y su carrera profesional de ballet a los 17 con el Alberta Ballet en Canadá. Viaja por el mundo bailando en eventos de alto perfil y sirve como mentora de bailarines jóvenes. Nicole Kirkland, Heels – Nicole lleva enseñando clases de baile desde los 16 años. Es coreógrafa y colabora con los mejores talentos de la industria de la música y el entretenimiento y dirige talleres alrededor del mundo. Tricia Miranda, Hip-Hop – Nacida en Arizona, Tricia se incorporó a la escena de baile de Los Angeles en 2001 y, desde entonces, se ha desempeñado como bailarina y coreógrafa para los artistas musicales y espectáculos de entretenimiento más destacados de la industria de hoy en día. Comparte sus pasos de baile con millones de personas a través de sus canales en los medios sociales. Jessica Bass James, Dance Fitness – Con el baile siempre presente en su familia, Jessica combinó su pasión por el baile y el ejercicio para crear Dance2Fit, un programa que lleva a millones de personas a tener una vida más saludable física y mentalmente. Conéctate con Degree® y DanceOn
Baila más para vivir más junto a nosotros con #DanceMoreLiveMore
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Unilever es uno de los principales proveedores mundiales de productos de cuidado personal, alimentos y refrescos, y productos para el cuidado del hogar, con ventas en más de 190 países y 2,500 millones de consumidores por día. En los Estados Unidos, su portafolio incluye marcas icónicas como Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann's, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Love Beauty and Planet, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond's, Popsicle, Promise, Pure Leaf, Q-tips, Schmidt's Naturals, Seventh Generation, Simple, Sir Kensington's, St. Ives, Suave, Sundial Brands, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TAZO, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé y Vaseline. Todas las marcas mencionadas son marcas comerciales o marcas comerciales registradas de Unilever Group of Companies. Unilever emplea a aproximadamente 8,000 personas en los Estados Unidos - generando más de $9,000 millones en ventas en 2017. El Plan de Vida Sostenible (USLP) de Unilever respalda la estrategia de la compañía y se compromete a:
Ayudar a más de mil millones de personas a tomar medidas para mejorar su salud y bienestar para el año 2020. Reducir a la mitad el impacto ambiental de nuestros productos para el año 2030. Mejorar el medio de vida de millones de personas para el año 2020. El USLP crea valor impulsando el crecimiento y la confianza, eliminando costos y reduciendo riesgos. A nivel global, las marcas de vida sostenible de la compañía están creciendo un 50% más rápido que el resto de las empresas y contribuyeron a más del 60% del crecimiento de la compañía en 2016. Para obtener más información sobre Unilever U.S., sus marcas y USLP, visita:  http://www.unileverusa.com/
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DanceOn es la marca líder de entretenimiento musical para mujeres millennials y de la generación z. Con su inmensa comunidad de más de 100 millones de fans en todo el mundo, la programación de videos de DanceOn, focalizada principalmente en los medios sociales, ha establecido una gran influencia en las tendencias de la música, los videos digitales y los 40 temas más exitosos. La compañía fue cofundada por Madonna, la CEO Amanda Taylor, Guy Oseary y Allen DeBevoise. DanceOn está disponible en plataformas digitales como YouTube, Facebook e Instagram, entre otras. Para obtener más información, visita www.danceon.com . *De acuerdo con los datos de Google Trends, en los últimos 12 meses hasta octubre de 2018 (interanual)
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*** Alison Stroming, Nicole Kirkland, Tricia Miranda y Jessica Bass James dictarán ciertas clases en horarios específicos, las reservaciones en línea se asignarán por orden de llegada
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When watching dance in videos, chances are good that those videos are from media company  DanceOn , owned and operated by music platform izo . The story of how payments flow among dancers, musicians and other players shines a spotlight on the inner workings of moving money in a digital, international, cutting-edge environment — offering lessons for all kinds of companies involved in payments and commerce. In a recent PYMNTS webinar entitled “ How Global Music Platform izo Does Payments ,” Karen Webster discussed that complex payments flow with Dan Steinberg, chief financial officer of izo. Steinberg, who has hedge fund and venture capital experience, now has his finger not only on the pulse of youth culture, but the frontier of digital payments. From Click To Payment
The main rule of that world? Every click eventually translates into a payment. Take YouTube , which Steinberg used as an example during the hour-long discussion and slide presentation. Every click from a performer who is part of the izo network — backed by Madonna, it has over 200 million monthly views and millions of subscribers globally — generates data in Google ’s content management system (CMS). That data makes its way back to izo, basically telling the company, “Hey, this is the [payment] owed for those clicks. You owe payments for these three dancers as a result of those clicks coming through,” he told Webster. The job of those analysis clicks to determine payments, then send those payments each month to their proper recipients (to say nothing of associated tax and other documents), was labor-intensive. “We would receive raw data from YouTube directly and do Excel on our own” to make those calculations, Steinberg explained. “It could take two or three weeks to figure out payments” for a single performer, he said, adding that some payments are pretty small, but still need to go out month after month. That’s just for YouTube, a single channel. As Facebook and other online platforms figure out how to better monetize content, “the complexity will only increase,” he said. Automated Payments
However, izo started using accounts payable (AP) software company  Tipalti to automate that work. Introducing automation of those payments reduced those weeks to days. “It helps simplify our workforce,” Steinberg said. “It allowed me to go and flex my staff, to take them off the day-to-day check entry” and other accounts payable toil. That flexibility and automation brings another benefit: scaling the business does not require izo to incrementally hire “excel jockeys” and other workers. “You can scale more quickly without having to find the headcount to support the operation,” he said. Fraud, too, went down with a better payments system. Steinberg told how there’s been no repeat of an incident that involved checks being stolen from the company mailroom, then altered and cashed. Katy Perry Promo
All this matters because izo is growing and expanding, and having payments as an anchor could drag down progress. For instance, the platform recently helped promote the new Katy Perry album after being contacted by her music label , which wanted access to, and marketing enthusiasm from, the izo network. “We contacted influencers and dancers across our network to help promote it,” he said — a task that also required having an efficient flow of payment to get income to those who earned it. In fact, digital technology has changed the music business in such a way that platforms like izo are becoming more important to marketing and distribution, Steinberg noted. “We have a direct link to their target audience,” he said. Platforms such as izo are also moving further into product promotion, via deals with brands to feature them in videos and dance content, Steinberg said. “We are approached by large consumer groups” who want izo to place their merchandise in videos. Check Persistence
The network izo can call upon — along with its consumer base — is international, with talent coming not only from North America, but such places as Russia and South America, too. Artists typically receive payments via ACH and wire transfer, he said. Checks, too, remain a popular payment method for the artists who receive payments from izo. “For some people, checks just work for them,” Steinberg said when responding to Webster’s disdain for that particular payment method. “It tends to be very powerful with our international” artists. So what’s next? For one, finding and developing new artists not yet signed to labels using the power of the izo network and platform, he said. No matter what, the experiences of izo, discussed in depth during the recent PYMNTS webinar, offers a case study in how to do payments digitally at the cutting edge of global pop culture.

izo: The Sweet Sound Of Automated Payables

TuneCore is a provider of digital distribution, providing universal access to distribution for tens of millions of music creators, film producers, and artists. TuneCore Music Distribution services help artists, labels, and managers sell their music through iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play, and other major download and streaming sites while retaining 100 percent of their sales revenue and rights for a low annual flat fee. TuneCore Music Publishing Administration assists songwriters by administering their compositions through licensing, registration, world-wide royalty collections, and placement opportunities in film, TV, commercials, video games and more. The TuneCore Artist Services portal offers a suite of tools and services that enable artists to promote their craft, connect with fans, and get their music heard. TuneCore, part of Believe Digital Services, operates as an independent company and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

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Amanda Taylor , CEO , echoes Ackerman 's sentiments , `` We are thrilled to partner with TuneCore to help provide independent artists new creative promotional opportunities through access to our wide network of dance lifestyle and cultural influencers .

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DanceOn creates premium programming ranging from original dance videos, reality competition shows, docu-series, scripted content, and bringing you the latest dance trends. The company makes content accessible through all digital platforms to reach a growing global audience.

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Rounds	1 Series A	Subscribe to see more
Board Seats	Paul Rehrig
Type	Corporation	Venture Capital
Location	New York	California

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Round	Series A
Funding Date	$99M
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Amount Raised	$99M
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General Voting	$99M
Board Voting	$99M
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