Growing Blockchain and Business-to-Business Focus Prompts Awareness Campaign
New York, Jan. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- PeerStream, Inc. (OTCQB: PEER), a global internet solutions provider driving adoption of emerging blockchain technologies, today announced that it has retained PCG Advisory Group, a leading investor relations and digital strategies firm, to serve as an advisor for investor relations and strategic communications.
Alex Harrington, CEO of PeerStream, commented, “PeerStream’s 2018 rebranding and launch of its Business Solutions group reflect a continuing commitment to innovation and growth, which is a message we want to bring more effectively to the investment community. We believe PeerStream’s continuing strength in consumer apps and our Blockchain software innovations coupled with the large market opportunity to drive blockchain adoption at the enterprise level collectively present a strong investment thesis. We believe that PCG’s seasoned team has the right combination of contacts, skills and strategies to assist us in reaching these goals,” concluded Mr. Harrington.
“PeerStream has a unique business that deserves wider awareness in the investment community, and their blockchain strategy aligns well with PCG’s robust blockchain advisory practice. Our team looks forward to using our expertise to increase PeerStream’s visibility with all key stakeholders across all traditional and digital channels,” said Jeff Ramson, Founder and CEO of PCG Advisory Group.
About PeerStream, Inc. (OTCQB: PEER)
PeerStream is a global internet solutions provider pioneering the real-world adoption of emerging blockchain technologies by developing software, services and applications for corporate clients and consumers. The Company’s Business Solutions group is able to provide advisory and implementation services to enterprise clients to help them meet strategic objectives using blockchain technology. PeerStream also will be supporting clients’ transition to blockchain through license of proprietary software such as PeerStream Protocol (“PSP”), a protocol for decentralized multimedia communications and live video streaming currently in development. For nearly twenty years, the Company has built and continues to operate innovative consumer apps, including Paltalk, one of the largest live video social communities, and Backchannel, a blockchain-based secure video messaging app launched in private beta form in December 2018. PeerStream has a long history of technology innovation and holds 26 patents.
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About PCG Advisory Group
Founded in 2008, PCG Advisory is dedicated to the delivery of top-tier strategic advisory services that encompass investor and stakeholder relations, capital markets navigation, corporate communications and social media management for emerging growth companies. The team at PCG has extensive experience with life science, fintech and blockchain technology and works with innovative and emerging companies from around the globe. As an aggregation, distribution, and engagement platform, PCG reaches thousands of individual, retail and institutional investors and stakeholders in its proprietary and extensive distribution network, and through the use of unique digital marketing and audience development techniques. For more information, go to: www.pcgadvisory.com
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