Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 1/28/23 - Veritone: One of the Highlights of World Cup, SVP Sean King

Great to have Veriton's Sean King on this week.

Veritone, creator of aiWARE, a hyper-expansive enterprise AI platform, partnered with former pro footballer Alan Smith will use AI voice to cover the most prestigious football tournament in the world. Opta Voice by Stats Perform, powered by award-winning aiWARE™ solution Veritone Voice, brings life to the sport stats and game details to fans around the world. Alan is currently a regular co-commentator and sometime studio pundit for Sky Sports for the Premier League coverage.

Rick talks about that and more with Veritone SVP, Sean King.

“Broadcasters and sports organizations can now leverage lifelike voice options in a wide range of languages for their stats reporting, reaching new fan bases around the globe, and providing better services to those who may not speak the host language, as well as those with visual impairments.”

Now, through AI voice, passionate fans can hear real-time game updates from the announcer on their phone or computer in their local language. Veritone Voice gives commentators the ability to enhance and personalize fan engagement and even bring their unique voice and cadence in multiple languages to a number of concurrent events.

“The ability to reach audiences around the world in their local language opens up a host of new opportunities for broadcasters and provides the best possible experience for the passionate fans,” shared Sport Commentator Alan Smith. “Providing one voice creates consistency for audiences and it’s a privilege that the selected voice will be the AI version of mine.”

A recent strategic partnership combines Veritone’s synthetic voice AI technology to provide voice commentary with Stats Perform’s Opta sports data, designed to provide real-time play-by-play, pre-game, in-game and post-game updates.

“We’re thrilled to already see the impact of our recent partnership with Veritone coming to life,” said Stats Perform Chief Revenue Officer Steve Xeller. “Broadcasters and sports organizations can now leverage lifelike voice options in a wide range of languages for their stats reporting, reaching new fan bases around the globe, and providing better services to those who may not speak the host language, as well as those with visual impairments.”

“We continue to expand our offerings and capabilities in sport and to help broadcasters and other organizations scale their reach and best engage their audiences,” said Veritone President Ryan Steelberg. “We’re excited to help Alan Smith reach fans around the world with his beloved sports commentary and insights.”

Veritone also recently launched SPORTX, a new intelligent marketplace for sports federations and content producers from around the globe to license short-form sports video directly to media buyers. Sports rights holders on board with SPORTX include ATP Media, Euroleague Basketball and Extreme E, with many others in advanced discussions. In addition, SPORTX plans to host content from SNTV, the world’s biggest sports news video outlet, which will include content from this year’s tournament in Qatar, including press conferences, stadium profiles, fan zones, game reviews and profiles of all 32 teams.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 1/21/23 - Makaela Bryant, Actress and Bodybuilder

Rick talks to Makaela Bryant this week.

Makaela is up-and-coming in Hollywood, even landing multiple film roles during the pandemic. Following her acting debut in the hit show Manifest, she went on to grace high fashion magazine covers for Dolce Spain and Selin Magazine, alongside her growing film career.

At the moment, Bryant has several projects lined up for the coming year. One of her film credits will include Streaming Sarah, a film based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Joyce Kostakis about a medium who channels spirits to solve cases. Bryant will play the role of Cassidy Bishop, a major supporting character in the film. In addition to this impressive role, Bryant is humbled to be working with industry talents like director Michael Coulombe (American Horror Stories) and actor/producer Sebastien Large.

While she can easily be found on the big screen in full-length films, she is no stranger to TV. Breed, a soon-to-be action/drama series, will start screening in 2023, and The Devil Comes Dressed is set to film in 2023, in which she will play the reoccurring role of Mary Tuttle. Another impressive project Bryant is ready to shine in is an upcoming pilot entitled Beginning of the End written by James Joffrion, a well-known host of The Just Acting Up Show podcast. Lastly, be sure to look out for Circlings this year, during which you will get to see Bryant once more on the big screen. In all works, Bryant will aim to demonstrate her talent and range as an actress as she brings complex and interesting characters to life.

Bryant takes her craft seriously, and like all the greats, she takes classes and seminars to help her prepare for her roles. In addition to her emotional preparation, Bryant maintains her slim and trim figure by participating as a Bikini Athlete in the NPC/IFBB League in the amateur bikini sect. She is rigorously trained by Atinder Singh and TCEF, which is how she makes sure she’s always ready for the camera. Some are even beginning to call her “The Female Rock” due to her exceptional physique and ultimate talent on-screen.

Due to her dedication to her craft, her commitment to maintaining her appearance, and her excitement over film as an artform, Bryant is definitely poised for a long and successful career in Hollywood.

For more information, visit makaelabryantofficial.com

Enjoy this interview.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 1/3/23 - Six-Time World Champion Wakesurfer Ashley Kidd, MasterCraft Boats

Rick talks with Ashley Kidd:

A pleasure to talk with 'Six-Time World Champion' Wakesurfer Ashley Kidd about here appearance at the Atlanta Boat Show. Ashley will be at the MasterCraft Booth on Saturday at 2 PM and 5 PM for fan meet-and-greets and autograph signings.

Ashley is also partnering with MasterCraft Boats.

For anyone new to boating, MasterCraft recently launched two new entry-level boats,  the NXT21 & NXT23. These boats deliver more convenience, connectivity, and comfort than any other entry-level wake boat on the market – while delivering the same world-class performance as MasterCraft’s top-of-the-line, ultra-premium models.

For content targeting the newer or beginner boater, the NXT line is a great place to start. The entire lineup, including the new NXT23 and NXT21 will be on display at the MasterCraft booth so anyone attending should definitely check them out. If you’re interested in highlighting these boats, we would be happy to take you through the boat’s features, but also speak on the fun, approachable, and sociable nature to wake sports like wakesurfing.
 
Boat shows are the unofficial launch to spring and the upcoming boating season, giving consumers a look at the latest and greatest the industry has to offer. With the show being canceled last year, the local MasterCraft dealer is eager to get back on the showroom floor.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 1/7/23 - Fitness Expert Jillian Michaels for iTOUCH Wearables

CES 2023 has wrapped and that means the debut of 100’s of new products.

That includes iTOUCH Wearables– the leading US-based lifestyle tech brand known for producing innovative smartwatches, fitness trackers and fashion-forward tech accessories. They have a new product collaboration with World Renowned Health and Wellness Expert, Jillian Michaels that is being unveiled at CES.

The brand previously announced a multi-year partnership with Michaels in November sharing that they were working with the Wellness Expert to create a limited-edition collection of smartwatches and fitness trackers designed to streamline consumers’ professional, active and social lives while encouraging healthier habits in a user-friendly way. The brand recently announced that they have collaborated with Jillian on an exclusive line of smartwatches and fitness trackers.

She’s here to talk about that and more with Rick.

Michaels has dominated the health and wellness space in every realm of media –apps, podcasting, streaming, television, print, publishing, and social media with a collective community of over 100 million strong.

The Fitness App created by Jillian is the top-rated diet and exercise app for women, having won best-of awards from both Google and Apple. From her hit TV shows, live speaking engagements, eight New York Times bestselling books, and an award-winning podcast— Jillian continues to empower and produce results for millions around the world.

Limpert Tech on iHeartRadio 12/19/22 - Monte Deere, CEO of Kizik

Rick talks with Monte Deere of Kizik this week.

Taking off your shoes at the end of the day or putting them back on the morning after the first day, can feel like you are tasked with climbing Mount Everest. Your hands and back just don’t seem to want to cooperate to get your shoes on.

So Kizik shoes feature a patented heel design so all you have to do is slip your toes into the shoe, the heel will compress so your foot can slide all the way in and then once your foot is in, it will spring back into place securing your foot in the shoe.

You need a pair of Kiziks.

What coming in 2023 for Kizik? What makes them so popular and more with Rick and Monte.