Weekly Roundup: VeeCon Speakers Added, Meet Me in the Middle Livestream, VF Vendor — UNOs…

Happy Friday VeeFriends! The week has been a blur of activity and it's finally time for everyone's favorite publication, the Weekly Roundup. Catch all the exciting news below.

VeeFriends Comics of the Week

This week's comics (and Instagram content) featured our character of the week, Heart Trooper Check out the comic of the week below and if you're looking for more, all VeeFriends daily comics can be found in one place! Check them out at https://veefriends.com/comics.

Title- Make Positivity Louder

Featuring- Heart Trooper

Meet Me in the Middle Book Livestream Launch Celebration! July 16th 10 AM ET

Join VeeFriends on July 16th for the launch of our first children's book, Meet Me in the Middle, with an all-day livestream celebration on Fanatics Live! Enjoy competitions, giveaways, collectibles, and insights from GaryVee himself. The exclusive Meet Me in the Middle Booklet Pin and Super Sticker Bundle, limited to 275 bundles at $70 each, is available only during the livestream. In addition, first-time buyers can get the book for under $10 using code VEE20!

For complete details read our blog HERE

Live Near NYC? Meet Me in the Middle Launch Event with Gary and Rosanna Scotto!

If an all-day livestream isn't enough of a celebration, GaryVee will be hosting a special book signing to celebrate the launch of Meet Me In the Middle! Join us in the heart of NYC at Barnes & Noble Union Square on July 17th from 6–8 PM ET for an exciting conversation with special guest Rosanna Scotto, followed by a book signing and photo opportunity. Each ticket includes a copy of the book.

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gary-vaynerchuk-celebrates-meet-me-in-the-middle-at-bn-union-square-tickets-904916007137?aff=oddtdtcreator

VeeCon 2024: New Speakers Announced!

VeeFriends is excited to announce another epic wave of speakers added for VeeCon 2024! This year's event in Los Angeles will feature industry leaders and innovators like Ali Sabet, Danica Patrick, and Mike Posner, among others. Covering business, marketing, technology, innovation, and pop culture, our diverse lineup promises to inspire and educate.

Read THIS BLOG for the complete list of speakers and make sure to get your tickets at veecon.co/tickets

Voices of VeeCon 2024 Speaker Announcement

VeeFriends is thrilled to announce the Voices of VeeCon 2024 speakers! After a rigorous selection process, we've chosen 27 exceptional community members who are setting trends in business, marketing, technology, innovation, and pop culture. This extraordinary lineup features visionaries like Carrie "Ms. NFTy" Lyn, Daouda Leonard, Greg Labuz, and many more who embody what's NOW and NEXT in their fields.

Check out our featured blog to see the full list of speakers and stage details

Eruption 18 is Live with the First Ever "Pose Swap"

Eruption 18 has officially begun, featuring the innovative "Pose Swap" exclusively for Series 1 and Series 2 "5s" characters! Following a metadata update with the new 5s & Signatures fields, this event allows token holders to transform their Series 2 "5s" character tokens into the dynamic "Pin" pose.

Phase 1 kicked off on July 8th, offering Series 1 "5s" holders a free swap. 46 total swaps were completed during Phase 1. Phase 2 for Series 2 5's token holders is live now through July 19th at 2PM ET and requires burning a BOOK GAMES token.

For complete details, read THIS BLOG.

VeeFriends Vendor Spotlight - UNOs

Who is UNOs?

UNOs, known as the Birthplace of Deep Dish pizza, boasts over 70 locations renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation in pizza. UNOs is committed to originality and fun, offering a diverse range of pizza styles and a comfortable dining experience. They invite patrons to enjoy their offerings while seizing the opportunity to collect rare VeeFriends Minis — a unique addition to their dining experience. UNOs currently operates VeeFriends Vending machines in seven of their locations.

Why Did UNOs Become a VeeFriends Vendor?

UNOs was drawn to the partnership with Gary Vee and VeeFriends due to the social phenomenon surrounding them. They admire Gary's continual innovation, aligning with their own history as innovators in the pizza industry. Additionally, UNOs appreciates the positive messaging behind VeeFriends and the traffic-driving potential of the VeeFriends Minis.

What advice would UNOs offer to entrepreneurs considering starting a business?

UNOs advises aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their passions, echoing GaryVee's philosophy. They highlight the importance of uniqueness, expertise, and dedication, which parallels their own success story of introducing deep dish pizza to the world.

Which VeeFriend Character is UNOs' favorite, or is most relatable to their culture?

UNOs resonates most with characters like Kind Kudu and Passionate Parrot from VeeFriends due to their core values of passion and genuine kindness. They also hold Uno Unicorn in high regard, appreciating the significance of its name.

Any cool or special results UNOs would like to share about VeeFriends Vending?

UNOs expressed joy in witnessing patrons, especially children, discovering VeeFriends in their restaurants. They also emphasize the value of having physical VeeFriends Minis in their establishments, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds. UNOs has seen a gradual increase in sales of VeeFriends Minis, indicating a positive reception from their customers. They express enthusiasm about potential giveaways to further drive traffic and engagement.

Giveaway Opportunity from UNOs

Coming soon from UNOs - Chance to win awesome VeeFriends trading cards at Uno Pizzeria and Grill. VeeFriends Minis have arrived at Uno Pizzeria and Grill. Visit one of a select Uno Pizzeria and Grills locations* to purchase VeeFriends Minis and have the chance to win select VeeFriends trading cards from UNOs.

Locations with VeeFriends Minis vending machines include Revere, MA; Sturbridge, MA; Wrentham, MA; Warwick, MA; Concord, MA; Southport, MA; Portland, MA; Orlando, FL; Clifton, NJ and Queens, NY.

Tag UNOs on Twitter and use #VeeFriendsAtUnos

Organized Ostrich's Sneak Beak at the Week Ahead

Friday July 12th @ 2:00PM ET: Eruption 18 Phase 2 Begins
Sunday July 14th @ 11:00 AM ET: VeeFriends Cards | Road to VeeCon Breaks
Monday July 15th @ 8:00 AM ET: VeeFriends Daily Comics Show
Monday July 15th @ 5:30 PM ET: VeeFriends Cards | Road to VeeCon Breaks
Tuesday July 16th: MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE RELEASE DAY!!
Tuesday July 16th @ 8:00 AM ET: VeeFriends Daily Comics Show
Tuesday July 16th @ 10 AM ET - ALL DAY: Meet Me in the Middle Launch Day Livestream
Tuesday July 16th @ 12 PM ET: Holder claim opens for Meet Me in the Middle benefits
Wednesday July 17th @ 8:00 AM ET: VeeFriends Daily Comics Show
Wednesday July 17th @ 5:55 PM ET: 5, 5 at 5:55 Twitter Spaces
Wednesday July 17th @ 6:00 PM ET: Meet Me in the Middle **** Launch Event @ Barnes & Noble Union Square
Thursday July 18th @ 8:00 AM ET: VeeFriends Daily Comics Show
Thursday July 18th @ 5:00 PM ET: Meet Me in the Middle **** Launch Event @ Wine Library
Thursday July 18th @ 5:30 PM ET: VeeFriends Cards | Road to VeeCon
Friday July 19th @ 8:00 AM ET: VeeFriends Daily Comics Show
Friday July 19th @ 2 PM ET: Eruption 18 Phase 2 Ends
Friday July 19th @ 3:30 PM ET: VeeFriends Cards | Pack Attack Family Edition