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ICYMI 2021: The Q2 Archive
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jun 30, 2021
You’ve found Dallas Innovates’ archive of news briefs from April to June 2021.
by David Seeley |
Jun 29, 2021
Founded in 2014, The Citizenry is a direct-to-consumer, socially conscious home décor brand. Sourcing soft goods from artisans around the world, it's supported over 3,000 artisan jobs since 2019 and pays its partners more than twice the Fair Trade Standard.
Now, with a flagship store in New York's Soho and more stores on the way, The Citizenry is growing into a whole-home, omni-channel brand.
Now, with a flagship store in New York's Soho and more stores on the way, The Citizenry is growing into a whole-home, omni-channel brand.
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by Bella Pinera |
Jun 28, 2021
As part of Doritos' new SOLID BLACK initiative, seven Changemakers will each receive $50,000 and the chance to share their stories on all of the brand's public channels, which includes limited-edition chip bags. Doritos is also committing $100,000 to nonprofit civil rights organization National Urban League.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 28, 2021
When Dallas-area businesses want to build their brands—or find investors—celebrities are the go-to move. From pop culture stars to sports legends with deep pockets, here's a roundup of recent deals and endorsements.
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Tex Moton and the design team [Photo: YUMS]
After Battling Nike in the Supreme Court, Dallas-based YUMS Relaunches Its Streetwear Brand
by David Seeley | Jun 23, 2021
Founded by graffiti artist Tex Moton, who's designed uniforms for the Dallas Mavericks and worked with brands like Coca-Cola, YUMS is moving on from court cases and back to hitting courts—and streets and pop culture—with its innovative line of Sweet Series sneakers.
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by Bella Pinera |
Jun 14, 2021
Dear Giana, a young Filipina-Mexican American wunderkind with a standout streetwear style, has been dubbed a prodigy. Known as an artist, fashion icon, and inspiration to some 23.4K followers, she's been named one of Vogue’s Global 100 "riveting creatives to watch."
Now, Giana has partnered with Nike to promote its global Air Max Accelerator program, where she'll turn ideas into actions that define the sneaker culture today.
Now, Giana has partnered with Nike to promote its global Air Max Accelerator program, where she'll turn ideas into actions that define the sneaker culture today.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 10, 2021
"Reinventing how video games are played," Electric Gamebox locations offer hyper-immersive games in digital smart rooms—using projection mapping, touch screens, 3D motion tracking, and surround sound without headsets. The company's goal: 1,000+ locations in the U.S. and U.K. by 2026. The company's first U.S. location opened in December in Grandscape in The Colony, just north of Dallas.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 7, 2021
The real-life father and daughter want you to know how easy it is to buy a car when you start with Capital One Auto Navigator, from the company's Plano-based financial services division. (P.S., French toast is probably not included.)
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The Perot Museum Goes Hollywood With Season One of “The Whynauts” Online Kids Series
by Alex Edwards | Jun 7, 2021
The digitally enhanced “Whynauts” tracks young actors on fun adventures sparked by science. Conceived by the Museum’s leadership and educational team, the STEM series was made in partnership with Dallas-based studio Groove Jones and backed by major donors.
The bilingual show aims to reach a million kids by next year—and become a high-tech hit.
The bilingual show aims to reach a million kids by next year—and become a high-tech hit.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 5, 2021
The Foundry District and its anchoring Inspiration Alley, known as Texas' largest outdoor art gallery, is getting an expansion. M2G Ventures' hallmark development project in Funkytown is a six-acre art and innovation experience.
The district's new lineup includes Sweet Tooth Motel's pop-up concept and a new bike sharing station.
Have a first look in our gallery.
The district's new lineup includes Sweet Tooth Motel's pop-up concept and a new bike sharing station.
Have a first look in our gallery.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 4, 2021
Silverton Partners-backed Novo Labs turns voice interactions into digital transactions. But it's more than a chatbot, says Co-Founder and CEO Clinton Coleman. The startup's proprietary natural language processing stack handles the “real-world conditions” of how people talk.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 3, 2021
"There hasn't been a superhero like El Peso Hero," Hector Rodriguez III says. "A hero that transcends cultures and borders for Texas and Mexico."
The creator of the celebrated comic book series, who is a fifth-grade bilingual teacher for McKinney ISD, wears a lot of hats. He's also the co-founder of Texas Latino Comic Con, a publisher and CEO, and development director of a lucha libre multimedia company. Coming soon: the movie.
The creator of the celebrated comic book series, who is a fifth-grade bilingual teacher for McKinney ISD, wears a lot of hats. He's also the co-founder of Texas Latino Comic Con, a publisher and CEO, and development director of a lucha libre multimedia company. Coming soon: the movie.
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Chyna Robinson [Photo: Sheryl Lanzel.jpg]
1091 Pictures Acquires “No Ordinary Love” by Fort Worth Filmmaker Chyna Robinson, sets June 15th release date
by Sandra Engelland | May 27, 2021
Chyna Robinson's film "No Ordinary Love," has already earned multiple festival accolades. Next up, she wants to break into new genres like sitcoms, romance, and sci fi.
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by David Seeley |
May 26, 2021
Backed by Night Media's lineup of YouTube superstars, Night Ventures has a mission: taking concepts from the VC world and investing in individual creators and their businesses.
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by David Seeley |
May 25, 2021
With the Snipitz web and mobile app mixed with sharable clips and social media, "you have YouTube marrying Facebook on steroids," the company says.
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by David Seeley |
May 24, 2021
How did Phil Mickelson stay cool and make PGA history as the oldest player ever to win a major? HIs partnership with Dallas-based performance menswear brand Mizzen+Main was part of his game.
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