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Glory Star expected to further increase profitability
Glory Star New Media Group, a Nasdaq-listed digital media platform and content-driven e-commerce company in China, is expected to be able to further increase its profitability with its growing market share and economy of scale.
The company reported a 15.8% growth in its Non-GAAP net income to US$16.9 million for the six-months ended June 30 from US$14.6 million in the same period of last year.
During the first half of this year, the company’s total revenues grew 144.6% to US$71.9 million from US$29.4 million, thanks to the increase in advertising revenues and Cheers e-Mall marketplace service revenue, primarily attributable to the development and promotion of its mobile and online businesses.
Income from operations surged 40.9% to US$16.2 million from US$11.5 million.
During the first half year of 2021, the company successfully grew its top and bottom lines as it allocated more resources to sales and marketing to augment its brand equity and fuel its long-term growth engine.
The company’s rising economy of scale will allow it to gradually reduce operating expenses and capitalize on the rising popularity of video content and deliver lasting shareholder value.
At the end of June 30, the number of downloads of the company’s Cheers App reached 215.6 million, up from 121 million a year earlier. The increase in the number, a key indicator of the attractiveness and usability of its Cheers App and its e-Mall platform traffic, showed that it had successfully converted viewers of its content to its Cheers App.
Average daily active users (DAUs) of the app grew to 7.1 million from 4.5 million for the same period. Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) on its Cheers e-Mall platform jumped to 231,630 from 19,984.
Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of the Cheers App reached US$181.2 million in the first six months of this year, compared with US$20 million in the same period of 2020. The increase in GMV was driven significantly by its ability to attract and retain users to its Cheers App through its professionally produced content and its ability to further enhance its product offerings.
The company has a strong commitment to its corporate mission, meticulous execution of growth strategies, methodical expansion in both overseas and domestic markets, proactive engagement of Generation Z users through innovative products, and prudent investment in sales and marketing initiatives. It plans to refine its competitive edge in content-driven e-commerce of premium lifestyle, deepen our expertise in integrating quality content with lifestyle commerce, and expand our brand influence among Generation Z consumers on a global basis.
During the first half year, the resurgence of Covid-19 and its Delta variant caused the Chinese government to impose travel restrictions within mainland China, particularly in the southern regions of the country.
The company temporarily suspended the production of its traditional “Cheers Series” TV programs, thus resulting in a decline in its cost of revenues during the first six month of 2021. Once the travel restrictions are eased, the company will resume its content production activities in the second half of this year.
As of June 30, 2021, the company had cash and cash equivalents of US$20.3 million, compared with US$17.7 million at the end of last year.
Blockchain and AI technologies
Since its establishment in 2016, Glory Star has pioneered a unique, new business model integrating e-commerce services with premium video content. With the use of blockchain and AI technologies in its systems, the company has become a leading online digital media and entertainment company in China, with a strong track record both in terms of viewership and production capabilities. The company launched its Cheers App in 2018 to integrate e-commerce services with professionally generated content (PGC).
During the first half, the company produced many more live streaming shows and started to provide title sponsor advertising services at a higher price point. It also spent substantially on the development of the Cheers Chat and Cheers Car.
The company plans to provide more user-generated content (UGC) by forming partnerships with other platforms. It will allow global users to upload their content to its video platforms in the fourth quarter of this year while users will receive advertising revenue or get rewards from viewers directly.
The company will also allow content providers to use its software-as-a-service (SaaS) supply chain system with the blockchain technology that will help them match with relevant merchandisers. Content providers will be able to share the revenue from the sales of products on their video accounts.
The company’s ability to integrate premium lifestyle content, including short videos, online variety shows, online dramas, live streaming, its Cheers lifestyle video series, e-Mall, and mobile app, along with innovative e-commerce offerings on its platform enables it to pursue its mission of enriching people’s lives.
Its large and active user base has created valuable engagement opportunities with consumers and enhanced platform stickiness with thousands of domestic and international brands.
Non-fungible token
Glory Star’s Naschain platform offers one-stop solutions, which include smart contract, multichain universe and cross-chain consensus mechanisms, to users with its blockchain technology. It can help e-shoppers trace the origins of the products, avoid buying counterfeit goods, lower their logistics costs and protect their privacy.
The company has signed an agreement with the Beijing Minsheng Art Museum to use the company’s non-fungible token (NFT) technology, which can be used in copy-rights’ registration, verification, transaction and valuation, to protect the intellectual property of the museum’s artworks. The company will be able to boost its market share by acquiring some NFT service providers.
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Thomas D. Giachetti shares a powerful memoir revealing how ambition, faith, and self-discovery redefine lasting success in The Ladder.
Thomas D. Giachetti Releases The Ladder: The Precarious Climb to Success, a Powerful Memoir Challenging Conventional Ideas of Achievement
Success is often measured by titles, wealth, recognition, and professional accomplishments. Yet for many accomplished individuals, reaching the top of the ladder does not always bring fulfillment. In his compelling new Memoir, The Ladder: The Precarious Climb to Success, Thomas D. Giachetti delivers a deeply personal account of an extraordinary legal career while revealing the emotional and spiritual journey that ultimately transformed his understanding of success.
Book Description
The Ladder: The Precarious Climb to Success presents an honest reflection on ambition, resilience, personal sacrifice, depression, faith, and redemption. Rather than celebrating professional achievements alone, this inspiring Memoir invites readers to reconsider what genuine success truly means and encourages them to pursue lives grounded in purpose, relationships, and inner peace.
Throughout The Ladder, Thomas D. Giachetti chronicles more than four decades of professional accomplishments as a nationally recognized investment industry attorney, counselor, speaker, and magazine columnist. His remarkable career included representing prominent financial professionals, speaking at national conferences, building an international law practice, and earning widespread recognition within his profession. Yet beneath these achievements existed an uncomfortable truth: professional victories had gradually become substitutes for personal fulfillment.
Instead of presenting a traditional success story, this Memoir explores the hidden costs of relentless ambition. Through concise, engaging, and deeply reflective vignettes, Thomas D. Giachetti recounts moments of triumph alongside painful mistakes, personal struggles, missed priorities, and difficult lessons that ultimately shaped his life.
The narrative follows the author’s journey from being the first member of his family to attend college after high school to becoming one of the leading professionals in his field. Without mentors or established pathways to follow, he built his career through determination, perseverance, and countless hours of work. While those efforts produced remarkable professional results, they also reinforced a lifestyle where career consistently came first, family second, and faith became increasingly distant.
As the years passed, Thomas D. Giachetti discovered that external accomplishments could not satisfy the deeper need for purpose, emotional health, and spiritual peace. The Memoir candidly addresses depression during the later stages of his career and the profound awakening that followed his rediscovery of faith. Rather than offering easy answers or preaching to readers, The Ladder simply presents one man’s honest experience and the lessons learned through hindsight.
Why This Book Matters
In today’s achievement-driven culture, countless professionals silently struggle with burnout, anxiety, work-life imbalance, and the pressure to define themselves solely by career accomplishments. The Ladder speaks directly to these universal challenges by demonstrating that success without personal fulfillment can become an exhausting pursuit.
This thoughtful Memoir reminds readers that ambition is valuable, but it should never replace family, personal well-being, meaningful relationships, or spiritual growth. Whether someone is beginning a career, navigating mid-career pressures, or reflecting on decades of professional experience, The Ladder offers practical wisdom drawn from authentic life experience rather than theory.
The book also stands apart because of its vulnerability. Thomas D. Giachetti openly shares failures alongside accomplishments, allowing readers to recognize themselves within the story. His willingness to discuss emotional struggles, missed priorities, and personal transformation creates a relatable narrative that resonates across professions, generations, and life stages.
Rather than presenting perfection, The Ladder illustrates that growth often begins by acknowledging our imperfections. Readers are encouraged to examine their own definition of success and discover that it is never too late to change direction, rebuild priorities, and pursue a more meaningful future.
As Thomas D. Giachetti explains:
“I did not writeThe Ladder for personal profit or ego. I hope my journey helps younger professionals beginning their careers, as well as those already deep into their professional lives, discover a healthier balance between achievement, family, faith, and lasting fulfillment.”
This heartfelt perspective reflects the central message throughout the Memoir that genuine success is measured not simply by what we accomplish professionally, but by the lives we build beyond our careers.
About the Book
The Ladder: The Precarious Climb to Success is a reflective Memoir that follows the uniquely paradoxical journey of Thomas D. Giachetti, a nationally recognized attorney and respected industry columnist who spent decades pursuing professional excellence while mistakenly equating career achievement with personal success.
Written through a series of accessible, chronological vignettes, the book explores remarkable professional accomplishments alongside moments of disappointment, vulnerability, depression, and ultimately spiritual renewal. Readers witness an honest transformation as the author discovers that recognition, money, and status alone cannot provide lasting peace.
Designed for readers from every profession and stage of life, The Ladder offers encouragement for anyone seeking greater balance, deeper purpose, and a renewed understanding of authentic success.
The Ladder: The Precarious Climb to Success by Thomas D. Giachetti is available now on Amazon.
About the Author
Thomas D. Giachetti graduated from the University of Scranton in 1981 before earning both a Master of Arts in Economics and a Juris Doctor from Syracuse University in only three years. He went on to build an internationally respected legal career representing professionals throughout the investment industry while becoming a nationally recognized speaker, counselor, and magazine columnist.
With The Ladder, Thomas D. Giachetti offers his most personal work to date. Drawing from decades of professional experience and personal reflection, he shares a candid Memoir intended to encourage readers to pursue meaningful success rooted not only in career achievement but also in faith, family, humility, and personal growth.
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A character-driven story about friendship, loyalty, and building a relationship that can stand the test of time.
New York City, New York, United States, 17th Jul 2026 – Author Peter A. Baker proudly announces the release of Barking Sands, a heartfelt contemporary romance that captures the excitement of young adulthood and the transformative power of genuine human connection. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Panama City Beach during spring break, the novel follows two college students whose chance meeting becomes the beginning of a relationship that challenges their expectations, reshapes their futures, and teaches them the true meaning of commitment.
At a time when many contemporary romances focus on instant attraction and temporary relationships, Barking Sands takes a different approach. The novel explores what happens when two people discover that real love is built not merely on chemistry but on trust, respect, honesty, and the willingness to grow together despite life’s uncertainties.
Through relatable characters, emotional depth, and authentic dialogue, Peter A. Baker creates a story that resonates with readers who appreciate romance rooted in genuine connection and personal growth.
A Story of Connection Beyond the Beach
The story centers on Lisa Thompson, a college student enjoying a spring break trip with friends while navigating the excitement and uncertainty of young adulthood. During her time in Panama City Beach, she meets Jake Richards, a talented college quarterback whose confidence and athletic success conceal deeper responsibilities and pressures.
What begins as a casual encounter soon develops into something neither of them anticipated.
As Lisa and Jake spend time together, they discover a connection that goes beyond physical attraction. Their conversations reveal shared values, dreams, insecurities, and hopes for the future. Through beachside walks, meaningful discussions, and unforgettable moments, the two begin building a relationship founded on mutual respect and understanding.
However, like many young couples facing important life transitions, they must confront difficult questions. Can a relationship formed during an extraordinary week survive the realities of everyday life? Can trust overcome distance, family expectations, academic responsibilities, and the challenges that accompany adulthood?
As their bond deepens, Lisa and Jake learn that meaningful relationships require courage, vulnerability, and the willingness to invest in a future that cannot be guaranteed.
More Than a Traditional Romance
While Barking Sands offers the emotional satisfaction readers expect from a contemporary romance, the novel also explores broader themes that extend beyond the love story itself.
Throughout the book, readers encounter reflections on friendship, loyalty, family support, personal responsibility, and the importance of making thoughtful choices during pivotal moments in life. The story highlights how relationships influence personal growth and how meaningful connections can inspire individuals to become better versions of themselves.
The novel presents romance not as an escape from life’s challenges but as a force that helps people navigate them.
Peter A. Baker’s characters face realistic struggles and emotional crossroads that many readers will recognize from their own experiences. Their journey demonstrates that lasting relationships are often built through patience, communication, and a commitment to understanding one another.
Themes That Resonate With Readers
Readers who enjoy contemporary romance will find themes of:
- Slow-burn romantic tension
- College and coming-of-age experiences
- Protective hero and strong heroine dynamics
- Emotional growth and self-discovery
- Friendship, family, and loyalty
- Hope, trust, and lasting relationships
About the Author
Peter A. Baker is a Navy veteran whose life experiences have contributed to his understanding of resilience, leadership, sacrifice, and human relationships. Drawing upon these experiences, he writes stories that emphasize emotional authenticity, personal growth, and the enduring value of trust and loyalty.
His work focuses on creating relatable characters who face realistic challenges while navigating relationships, family dynamics, and life’s defining moments. Through compelling storytelling and emotionally rich narratives, Baker explores the connections that shape people’s lives and influence the paths they choose.
A Message from the Author
“Barking Sands began with a simple question: What happens when two people meet during an unforgettable moment in life and discover something real? I wanted to tell a story that goes beyond attraction and explores the deeper qualities that allow relationships to endure. At its heart, this novel is about trust, commitment, and the courage to pursue a connection that has the potential to change everything.
If you enjoyed the book, consider downloading the free Kindle edition and leaving an honest review. Reader reviews help other book lovers discover new titles and provide valuable feedback to authors.
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Barking Sands is available in multiple formats through major online book retailers.
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Scripture-based teachings help readers discover biblical wisdom, purpose, and a deeper walk with God.
eattle, Washington, United States, 17th Jul 2026 – Author Linda Crowder announces the release of her new Christian Bible study book, Being a Proverbs Woman in a Jezebel World, focused on Proverbs 31 and offering readers a practical, Scripture-based guide to understanding biblical womanhood through faith, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
Designed as a devotional and teaching resource for Christian women, the book walks readers through the teachings and principles found in Proverbs 31 while emphasizing that becoming a virtuous woman is not about perfection, but about spiritual direction and daily growth with God.
Through biblical instruction, personal reflections, and verse-by-verse exploration, the author encourages women to strengthen their relationship with God, deepen their understanding of Scripture, and develop the qualities that reflect a life rooted in faith.
Exploring Biblical Womanhood Through Scripture
Being a Proverbs Woman in a Jezebel World centers on the well-known passage of Proverbs 31 and examines its teachings in a relatable and practical way for modern Christian women. Rather than presenting the Proverbs woman as an unreachable ideal, Linda Crowder describes her as a picture of spiritual growth shaped through obedience, wisdom, and reverence for God.
A major focus of the study is “the fear of the Lord,” described throughout the book as the spiritual foundation for wisdom, strength, and godly character. Drawing from Scripture across both the Old and New Testaments, the author explains how reverence for God influences daily decisions, relationships, motherhood, marriage, and personal faith.
The study also explores themes such as:
• Biblical womanhood and spiritual growth
• The meaning of the fear of the Lord
• Wisdom and practical Christian living
• Faith-centered marriage and motherhood
• Inner beauty and godly character
• Developing a deeper relationship with God through Scripture
Written in an encouraging and conversational tone, the book combines Bible teaching with practical application, making it suitable for personal devotion, women’s Bible studies, church groups, and faith-based discussions.
A Message of Grace and Growth
Throughout the study, the author emphasizes that spiritual maturity is a journey rather than a standard of perfection. The book encourages readers to approach Scripture with humility, prayer, and a willingness to grow one step at a time.
By focusing on God’s grace, wisdom, and guidance, the study aims to help women build a stronger spiritual foundation while learning how biblical truths can be applied in everyday life.
About the Author
Linda Crowder is a Christian author and Bible teacher whose work focuses on biblical wisdom, spiritual growth, and practical faith-centered living. Through Scripture-based teaching and devotional study, she encourages readers to develop a deeper understanding of God’s Word and apply biblical principles to daily life.
Her writing emphasizes encouragement, discipleship, and helping believers grow in their relationship with God through practical and accessible Bible study.
Message from the Author
“This study is not about becoming perfect overnight. It is about learning to walk with God faithfully, allowing His Word to shape our hearts day by day, and discovering what it truly means to live as a woman who fears the Lord.”
— Linda Crowder
Availability
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• Paperback Edition
• Hardcover Edition
• Ebook Edition
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