City Global Debrief No. 203: Barbie-Inspired Products, Celebrity CPG News, Product Mockups / Video Renderings in 3D, Augmented Reality

Halfway into Q3, excitement washes over us as we contemplate the future of innovation and the ever-deepening fusion of design and technology. The horizon of Web 3.0 beckons, and we are eager to embrace the possibilities it offers. To fortify our presence and capabilities, we've expanded our team of brilliant architects at our Beverly Hills office.

Moreover, we've strategically forged partnerships with factories and agencies in Mexico and India. These strategic moves firmly establish us as an authentic multinational corporation with a global reach that spans nearly every continent.

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White Paper: Unleashing Creativity: Generative Al's Impact on Consumer Retail Products

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a game-changer, a force that promises to reshape the consumer retail industry like never before.

In this paper, we shall explore the essence of Generative AI and how its transformative potential can impact consumer retail products, revolutionizing the way we design, create, and interact with our world.

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A New Reality: Building the Metaverse | Davos 2023 | World Economic Forum

While the metaverse is still in its infancy, investment in its development has accelerated with top global players investing an estimated $180 billion in the past few years.

The technology's development is dependent on research, innovation, investment and policy. How can a safe, accessible and economically viable metaverse be operationalized? This session was developed in collaboration with The Atlantic.

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City Global Debrief No. 202: CNY halts Sourcing & Global Supply Chains, Officially a Carbon Neutral Certified Business

It’s been a remarkable year for us here at City Global - new talent, insights, innovations, clients, and the love of our new space in Beverly Hills. As we rebound from the pandemic, we are looking to grow and evolve alongside our clients and partners. We are excited to make changes in the way we build products, advertise and connect with our consumers in a way that is more compatible with the new world. 

This year, City Global has been focused on a few fundamental changes. To read more, click here.

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China Public Holiday 2023 Schedule

The State Council released the official China public holiday 2023 schedule through its Circular of the General Office of the State Council on the Arrangement of Public Holidays in 2023 (see here for the official source) on December 9, 2022.

As is traditional, the holiday schedule features two major week-long holidays (often referred to as ‘Golden Week’): Spring Festival (also known as Chinese New Year) and the National Day holiday.

In 2023, Spring Festival falls between January 21 and January 27, and the National Day holiday falls between September 29 and October 6, with the Mid-Autumn Festival happening during the same period.

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Doing Business in India 2022 Guide.

Nexdigm has launched its annual Doing Business in India publication under its flagship initiative 'Diversify to Differentiate – Think India, Think Next!'. The guide is designed to assist potential investors with market entry into India and is aimed at providing the reader with an overview of the nation's current business environment while covering a wide range of topics, including policy changes, business structures, compliance obligations and labor regulations. It provides a strategic roadmap for multinational corporations considering setting up their presence in India.

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