Jan-Feb丨WE CONNECT, INSPIRE AND EXPLORE!

赤子城科技公布2023年度营运数据

1月16日，赤子城科技（09911.HK）公布2023年年度未经审核营运数据。2023年，公司社交业务收入约为29.5 ~ 30.5亿人民币，同比增长约15.4%~19.3%；创新业务收入约为3.2~3.6亿人民币，同比增长约32.2%~48.8%。

业绩的增长主要得益于8月并表蓝城兄弟控股公司和新社交产品的快速成长。2023年四季度，赤子城社交业务规模增长显著，平均月活约2783.3万，环比增长约8.7%。

Newborn Town Announced the

Unaudited Operating Data for 2023

According to the announcement released on 16 January, the social networking business of Newborn Town in 2023 reached approximately RMB 2.95 billion to RMB 3.05 billion, a YoY increase of about 15.4% to 19.3%.

Newborn Town's innovative business gained a YoY increase of approximately 32.2% to 48.8%, reaching a revenue of about RMB 320 million to RMB 360 million.  

赤子城科技获评2023福布斯中国

“出海全球化品牌TOP30”领军品牌

1月12日，福布斯官方公布首届福布斯中国“出海全球化30&30”评选结果，本次评选对2023年度中国品牌全球化领域中积极创新且具有明显行业影响力的企业进行系统盘点。其中，赤子城科技入选“出海全球化品牌TOP30”领军品牌。

福布斯认为，全球化已经是中国企业的必答题，越来越多的企业以前所未有的决心扬帆出海。作为中国互联网企业出海的先行者，赤子城科技凭借领先的技术实力和扎实的运营能力，不断在中东北非、东南亚等市场扎根，现已成为中国企业出海的一股坚实力量。

Newborn Town Recognized as One of the

Top 30 Globalization Innovators

Newborn Town was awarded as one of the winners in Forbes China Globalization Innovators 30&30 on January 12 because of its 10+ years of endeavor to explore opportunities in the global social entertainment market.

As one of the forerunners taking first steps in global markets, Newborn Town has put down roots in MENA and SEA, etc., making itself one of the key players in worldwide exploration.

赤子城深耕中东北非

MICO GALA在土耳其、埃及成功举办

1月26日、2月23日，赤子城科技分别在土耳其、埃及成功举办MICO GALA年度盛典，活动邀请数百名用户、内容创作者、合作伙伴等。盛典现场，当地知名艺人Zanna、HAYO、Essam Sasa等带来了精彩表演。

活动中，MICO官方为优秀内容创作者颁发了奖项，充分肯定他们过去一年的创作，同时也向一直以来支持MICO的用户表达了感谢。MICO GALA对外展示了MICO活泼、热烈、包容的平台氛围，进一步提升了MICO在土耳其和埃及的影响力。

MICO GALA Held in Turkey and Egypt

Caught Eyes Around MENA

MICO GALA, one of Newborn Town's signature events, was held respectively in Turkey and Egypt on January 26 and February 23, engaging hundreds of content creators, partners and users locally.

MICO GALA has demonstrated lively, enthusiastic, and inclusive vibes through compelling performance, further enhancing MICO's influence in Turkey and Egypt.

MICO GALA在马来西亚成功举办

1月14日，MICO马来西亚年度盛典在Glasshouse at Seputeh盛大举行。盛典现场，超150位内容创作者、公会成员及用户等盛装出席，并参加颁奖仪式。

本次活动还邀请了知名音乐制作人Luqman Podolski和音乐家Tish Errda至现场，为嘉宾们带来热情澎湃的精彩表演。

MICO Malaysia Launched Annual GALA

to Recognize Content Creators

The MICO GALA held in Malaysia on January 14 has caught the public attention of over 150 content creators and agency members.

Through MICO GALA, this major social app has ramped up its exploration in Malaysia, bringing millions of users new experiences for social entertainment while creating an online community for content creators to develop. 

海外多元人群社交新品牌HeeSay亮相

1月1日，赤子城科技多元人群社交业务推出全新海外品牌HeeSay。

HeeSay是面向海外多元人群的线上内容社区，致力于打造多元、开放的线上内容社区，打破了传统社交产品单一的约会交友模式，更关注用户在社交中的表达与连接需求。

用户可以通过“Post”发布动态展示自己的生活点滴，与世界分享彼此的独特之处，在交友的同时尽情展现自我。此外，HeeSay还引入了直播、语音房等功能，让用户可与世界各地的朋友实时互动，为用户带去更有沉浸感的社交体验。

LGBTQ+ Online Community HeeSay Made Debut

HeeSay, the brand new social app launched by Newborn Town on 1 January, has won the favor of LGBTQ+ users globally due to its multiple features, quality content, and lively vibes.

Focused on creating a diversified and open-minded online community, HeeSay offers an array of social scenes like posting, livestreams and voice chat, enabling LGBTQ+ users worldwide to connect, express and acquire a sense of belonging.

HeeSay全球年度盛典在泰国曼谷成功举办

1月20日，全球领先的多元人群线上社区HeeSay在泰国曼谷举办了年度盛典HeeSay GALA。活动现场，来自泰国、越南、菲律宾、美国、日韩等全球市场的近百名平台用户和KOL齐聚一堂，HeeSay为平台内有优异表现的用户、内容创作者、合作伙伴颁发了奖项。

HeeSay负责人在活动现场表示，非常感谢用户选择HeeSay，希望HeeSay让用户既可以寻找真爱、呼朋唤友，又能表达观点、分享故事，找到归属感。

HeeSay Gala Made a Splash in Bangkok

HeeSay, the flagship social app in Newborn Town's LGBTQ+ social business, wrapped up its annual gala in Bangkok on January 20.

Having attracted the eyes of nearly one hundred KOLs, users and partners from global markets like Thailand, Vietnam, the U.S., etc, this signature event was held to recognize these participants for their efforts in helping perfect the online community over the year.

赤子城科技旗舰游戏获评

金茶奖“2023年度最佳出海休闲游戏”

1月11日，由游戏行业媒体“游戏茶馆”主办的第十一届“金茶奖”颁奖盛典&GTA游戏出海峰会在广州举办。大会上，赤子城科技打造的旗舰游戏《Alice's Dream：Merge Island》被评为“GTA2023年度最佳出海休闲游戏”。

《Alice's Dream: Merge Island》在2023年取得突破性进展，曾登上Sensor Tower游戏海外市场单月收入增长排行榜第17名、下载榜第30名。

Alice's Dream Became the Annual Winner of

Best Casual Game in Overseas Market

Amid the summit conference held by Game Teahouse, the mobile game media outlet in China, Newborn Town's flagship game 'Alice's Dream: Merge Island' was recognized as the best casual game that eyes global markets.

In August 2023, Alice's Dream entered two newly-released lists by Sensor Tower, achieving 17th and 30th place in the revenue and download rankings of Chinese mobile games in overseas markets.

“赤子少年守护计划”埃及站、越南站落地

1月，赤子城科技发起的公益活动——“赤子少年守护计划”在埃及、越南相继落地。赤子城科技两地员工先后到多个城市的贫困地区学校为孩子们送上崭新的鞋子。

在越南，一些合作伙伴还和赤子城科技一起为这些需要帮助的孩子们购买食物，改善他们的生活。未来，“赤子少年守护计划”还会陆续送到更多国家孩子的手中。

'TEEN in FOCUS' Campaign

Completed Donations in Egypt and Vietnam

The 'TEEN in FOCUS' campaign initiated by Newborn Town recently wrapped up its offline shoe drives in Egypt and Vietnam.

With all the efforts of Newborn Town's employees from these two countries, many brand-new shoes were donated to the children from Hope Primary Schools.

Notably, several MCN agencies joined hands with Newborn Town to donate food to help improve these kids' livelihoods.