December 29, 2021

[INVNT GROUP]™ Bets Big on Live; Enhances Live Brand Storytelling Capabilities with Newly Formed ITP LIVE, in the Strategic Acquisitions of InSync Production Services, Thunder Audio and Morpheus Lights.

Introducing ITP LIVE: An Integrated Production Services Division of INVNT®

New York, Dec. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™ announces the strategic acquisitions of four historied live event production companies: ITP LIVE, InSync Production Services, Thunder Audio, and Morpheus Lights.

Led by President and CEO, Scott Cullather, [INVNT GROUP] represents a growing portfolio of complementary disciplines designed to help forward thinking brands everywhere, impact the audiences that matter anywhere.

“This deal is a key pillar of our integrated vertical growth strategy as [INVNT GROUP] THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT. The dedicated search for these four companies has been in development for over 18 months. We sought leaders in the technical and production aspects of the live events industry, who were delivering premier production services to legacy brands and many of the world’s biggest peforming artists. These acquisitions will expand our innovation capabilities, allowing INVNT, our live events business, to offer our customers the ultimate in live events and experiential activations.”

Scott Cullather, President and CEO, [INVNT GROUP]

[INVNT GROUP] consists of modern brand strategy firm, Folk Hero; creative-led culture consultancy, Meaning; branded content studio and content marketing agency HEVĒ; collegiate events and experiences, INVNT Higher Education, the original global live brand storytelling agency, INVNT and now ITP LIVE consisting of: InSync Production Services, Thunder Audio and Morpheus Lights.

For more than twenty-five years, these production companies have supported the design and execution of experiential and live entertainment programs for many of the largest corporations, trade associations, sports franchises, governmental agencies (including the White House), and some of the most successful artists in the world: Bruce Springsteen, Snoop Dog, Lady Gaga, Lionel Richie, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Metallica, Post Malone, Tyler Perry and more.

The companies will continue to operate under their current names and will service their existing roster of clients, seek new clients, and providing services to synergistic INVNT opportunities and projects.

“Historically, producing live events has often required a great deal of outsourcing on virtually every project. Through these strategic acquisitions we will have end-to-end control over every aspect of our live events – especially quality and cost, continuing to deliver world-class service and at the very best value. The merging of resources and networks also gives us geographical spread across North America. Our anticipation is to continue growing these resources in other territories around the world. This is only the beginning.”

Kristina McCoobery, COO [INVNT GROUP] and CEO INVNT

Rooted in experiential marketing, [INVNT GROUP]’s expansion comes as part of a strategic, yet natural evolution. This business partnership creates a unique offering in the market, and enhances the group’s abilities to fulfill creative, technological, and strategic designs in dynamic new ways.

“When [INVNT GROUP] approached us about the idea of coming together and amplifying our resources, I was instantly drawn to the group’s commitment to impactful storytelling. Their award-winning work aligns with our vision of the newly formed ITP LIVE, that includes Insync Production Services, Thunder Audio and Morpheus Lights,. We’re excited by the incredible synergies created through our partnership and welcome a new chapter in designing the best events on the planet.”

Pat Hand, CEO, ITP LIVE

This transaction was structured by Wolf Karbe, CFO of [INVNT GROUP] and represented by Evergreen Advisors Capital and Center Rock Advisors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About [INVNT GROUP]

[INVNT GROUP] was established in 2020, as an evolution of the founding global live brand storytelling agency INVNT in 2008, with a vision to provide consistent, meaningful, well-articulated BrandStory across all platforms. With offices in New York, Sydney, London, Singapore, San Francisco, Sydney, Stockholm, Detroit, and Washington D.C.; headed by President and CEO, Scott Cullather, [INVNT GROUP], THE GLOBAL BRANDSTORY PROJECT™ represents a growing portfolio of complementary disciplines designed to help forward-thinking organizations everywhere, impact the audiences that matter, anywhere. The GROUP consists of modern brand strategy firm, Folk Hero; creative-led culture consultancy, Meaning; branded content studio and content marketing agency HEVĒ, INVNT Higher Ed; events for colleges and universities, and the original live brand storytelling agency, INVNT. For more information about [INVNT GROUP], visit: www.invntgroup.com.

About INVNT

Founded in 2008 by Scott Cullather and Kristina McCoobery, INVNT uses the craft of live brand storytelling to create and produce live experiences that excite and unite physical and virtual audiences, globally. The company’s ‘challenge everything’ positioning statement helps clients including General Motors, PepsiCo, Merck, Microsoft, Pfizer, and Samsung share their stories with every audience that matters. INVNT’s offices are strategically located in New York, London, Sydney, Detroit, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Stockholm and Singapore. For more information about INVNT, visit: www.invnt.com.

About ITP LIVE

ITP Live – Ideas. Technology. People. was Founded by Pat Hand (CEO) and Paul Mullen (COO) who collectively have over 60 years of experience in event design and production management. Pat Hand, former CEO, PRG Mid-Atlantic and Paul Mullen former President and CEO, Greyhound Exposition Services have created, managed, and integrated world class companies and were forerunners of providing end to end, turnkey production solutions. Their strategy spans from concept through execution with a true 360 production approach. Pat and Paul will oversee management for InSync, Thunder Audio and Morpheus Lights, to ensure smooth integration and growth while fully maximizing production synergies with INVNT creating significant cost savings while ensuring best in class production support services. For more information about ITP LIVE, visit: www.itplive.com

About INSYNC PRODUCTION SERVICES

An iconic show production company, founded over 25 years ago in Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, powering the Indy 500, Super Bowl and supporting clients that include L’Oreal, Dell Computers, Nissan, Verizon and Wells Fargo. Built around the broadcast video landscape, a creative leader leveraging LED technology. For more information about Insync Production Services, visit: www.insyncproductionservices.com.

About THUNDER AUDIO

Thunder Audio, a family owned business for over 42 years, has amplified some of the largest musical artists in the world including: Billy Joel, Post Malone, Elton John, Lionel Ritchie, Metallica, Diana Ross, and Earth Wind and Fire. Thunder Audio design and produce dynamic audio services for live experiences of all varieties and scales. Thunder Audio has always been a part of supporting touring, music festivals, corporate events, broadcast, sporting and governmental events. Providing the finest technology with premier manufacturers in the industry. For more information about Thunder Audio, visit: www.thunderaudioinc.com.

About MORPHEUS LIGHTS

Morpheus Lights has staked a global claim in the art and science of performance illumination in live events. For over 25 years, the company has counted on top-tier technology partners like AYRTON, Martin/Harmon, and Clay Paky to support lighting design and execution on tours and performances for Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, and Lady Gaga. The company uses an eco-conscious approach to all projects, constantly researching for the most environmentally friendly products. For more information about Morpheus Lights, visit: www.morpheuslights.com.

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ITP LIVE: InSync Production Services, Thunder Audio and Morpheus Lights

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December 29, 2021

IGP listens to complaints of citizens, transgender community

Islamabad, December 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younus on Tuesday directed all police officials to resolve the public complaints on priority and directed to take practical steps to set up ‘protection center’ for transgender community. During an ‘Open Court’ especially held on Tuesday with the purpose to listen issues of policemen and citizens, the IGP directed relevant police officials to resolve their issues and gave them time frame for the purpose.

Islamabad police chief said that it is our prime responsibility to provide protection to the lives and property of the citizens and resolve their problems on priority. He said that citizens at ‘Open Court’ should be behaved in a respectful manner and their trust on police department to be won through resolving their issues. He said that interaction with people also ensures accountability of the policemen and they should address public complaints on merit by considering them their own issues.

He said that positive image of policemen should be ensured before them through unbiased approach towards anyone. The IGP hoped that interaction during ‘open kutcheries’ would help to promote friendly policing. Such interaction with citizens are aimed to promote community policing, resolve the issues of people at their door steps through merit and curb activities of anti-social elements, he added.

For more information, contact:
Islamabad Police
Data centre H-11, Admin Block,
Police Head Quarter, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9258371 Ext (160)
Fax: +92-51-4443180
Email: webmaster@islamabadpolice.gov.pk
Website: https://islamabadpolice.gov.pk

December 29, 2021

Corporate sector yielding positive result due to PM’s business friendly policies: Farrukh

Islamabad, December 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib says the corporate sector made a profit of 929 billion rupees during the last year as a result of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s business friendly policies. In a tweet on Wednesday, he said during the PML-N government in 2018, the profit was 587 billion rupees.

The Minister of State said seventy thousand new companies were registered with 44 percent increase during the PTI government; whereas 25,856 companies got registered in the PML-N’s five-year term. In the first three quarters of the current fiscal year, these companies have registered a profit of 258 billion rupees.

Farrukh Habib said new records have been set during the three years of the PTI government. He said despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 494 percent growth was witnessed in real estate sector, 194 percent in information technology and 136 percent in tourism sector.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

December 29, 2021

IT Minister inaugurates Software Technology Park in Rawalpindi

Islamabad, December 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister for Information Technology Amin-ul-Haque inaugurated Software Technology Park in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, he said Software Technology Parks will also be established in Gujrat, Gujranwala, Abbottabad and Mansehra to promote education and employment opportunities for the youth in IT sector.

The Minister highlighted the government’s IT related initiatives in Gilgit-Baltistan where young students benefited from entrepreneurships and have become financially self-reliant. He said there is a need to provide better facilities to the youth like IT parks all across the country. He stressed for enlightening the youth with modern education and trends of information technology.

December 29, 2021

FM calls for shifting Pakistan’s foreign policy to changing global trends

Islamabad, December 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized the need for shifting Pakistan’s foreign policy to respond to changing global trends and sovereignty, territorial integrity and development of the country. He was addressing passing out ceremony of 41st diplomatic course for Foreign Service Probationers at Foreign Service Academy, Islamabad on Wednesday.

The Foreign Minister said we have re-oriented the thrust of our diplomatic efforts towards economic benefit and prosperity by putting forward a ‘Strategic Engagement Plan’ with the European Union and the ‘Strategic Economic Framework’ with Turkey. He said we have also launched ‘Engage Africa’ initiative to explore untapped markets and opportunities.

The Foreign Minister said the government is committed to give esteem to overseas Pakistanis and serve them wholeheartedly. He urged the probationers to be mindful of the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital age. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the world has entered the era of battles of narratives and information warfare. He added that a huge shift in the role of media, its impact on all spheres of life and modern technology is being used to influence opinions and push agendas.

December 29, 2021

Information Minister visits Board of Investment

Islamabad, December 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain visited Board of Investment (BOI) in Islamabad on Wednesday. He was given briefing about the performance, new initiatives and reforms introduced by the board.

He also held meetings with Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment Muhammad Azfar Ahsan and Secretary Board Farina Mazhar. During the meeting, they discussed facilitating the small and medium enterprises by the Board. Appreciating the Board of Investment’s performance, the Minister for Information assured it of his ministry’s full cooperation.

December 29, 2021

Steps being taken for recycling solid waste in Islamabad: Senate informed

Islamabad, December 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan says Capital Development Authority (CDA) is taking substantial steps for recycling solid waste in Islamabad. Responding to a question in Question Hour in the Senate on Wednesday, he said one thousand garbage trolleys and two hundred skips have been placed in different areas for waste collection in the capital city.

The Minister of State said currently fifteen hundred employees are working for cleanliness and over nine hundred persons will be recruited soon. The Minister of State said the government is also taking steps to keep drinking water clean. Responding to another question, he said traffic police in Islamabad is taking strict measures against the violators. He said safe city cameras are also active in this regard and E-Challans are issued to violators.

To another question, Ali Muhammad Khan said the government has introduced a fifteen hundred billion rupees project, Kamyab Pakistan Program, to uplift the poor segment of the society. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan responding to a Calling Attention notice by Senator Mushtaq Ahmed said the government is committed to reform railways to facilitate passengers.

He said Railways has generated 48 billion rupees revenue in a year. Ali Muhammad Khan said the Ministry of Railways has been making efforts to ensure safety and security of the tracks. He said 156 unauthorized crossings and forty unmanned crossings have been closed to avoid any accidents. He said the accident ratio has also declined.

The Minister of State said train timings and punctuality improved from 63 percent to 80 percent in the last year. Responding to a question regarding working of External Publicity Wing of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan said EPW arranges numerous programs to express solidarity with people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

He said EPW has been playing a key role in highlighting the issue of Kashmir worldwide. Leader of the House Dr. Shahzad Waseem said the government of Imran Khan has introduced the first ever National Security Policy of the country. Commenting on a point of order raised by Senator Sherry Rehman, he said the opposition was invited to review and propose suggestions to improve national security policy paper. He said unfortunately, the opposition did not attend the parliamentary meetings.

December 29, 2021

Health insurance card across country to be launched next month: Faisal

Islamabad, December 29, 2021 (PPI-OT):Health insurance card covering entire population of the country will be launched next month. This was stated by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan while addressing a ceremony at the under-construction Mother and Child Hospital in Rawalpindi today.

He said the hospital will provide a state of the art neo-natal intensive care unit, MRI and other diagnostic facilities to people under one roof. The Special Assistant said the health card project will help people bear the burden of medical expenditures. He said it is a reflection of service delivery on part of government for the people.