Comedy

2024 Canadian Screen Award Winners Announced

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Samstag, Juni 1, 2024

TORONTO, May 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television celebrated the final award show of Canadian Screen Week 2024 tonight at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto, marking the end of four days that celebrated the achievements of Canadian talent in film, television, and digital media.

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  • "To our dedicated team who brought Canadian Screen Week to life, and the visionary winners of the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards, your commitment to excellence is not only recognized but celebrated as the cornerstone of our industry's success.
  • The 2024 Canadian Screen Awards, which just aired on CBC and CBC Gem, invited viewers into The 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Gala that took place earlier this evening.
  • Canadian Screen Week 2024 comes to a close on Saturday, June 1, 2024 with the Board Tribute Dinner, the Canadian Academy’s annual fundraising event, supported by Patron Partners Bell Media and Cineplex.
  • The event will honour the esteemed 2024 Special Award recipients, where this year’s Industry Leadership Award honouree, Michael MacMillan, will be presented with his award.

Global Live Events Analysis Report 2024: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 53.78% to 2030, Driven by Desire for Human Connection and Shared Experiences - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Montag, Mai 20, 2024

The Global Live Events market showcased growth at a CAGR of 53.78% during 2020-2023.

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  • The Global Live Events market showcased growth at a CAGR of 53.78% during 2020-2023.
  • The Live Events Market operates as a dynamic ecosystem encompassing a wide range of entertainment experiences, including music concerts, sports events, theater productions, festivals, and more.
  • Moreover, the Live Events Market continues to grow and evolve in response to changing consumer behavior and market trends.
  • Global Live Events Market Attractiveness Index, By Event Type
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Music, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Sports, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Comedy, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Theater, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Attractiveness Index, By Revenue Source
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Sponsorship, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Ticket Sale, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Others, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Attractiveness Index, By Age Group
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Below 20 Years, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Size, By 21-40 Years, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)
    Global Live Events Market Size, By Above 40 Years, By Value, 2020H-2030F (USD Billion & CAGR)

Comedy for a Cure: Colbeck Capital Supports World NF Awareness Day and the Children’s Tumor Foundation

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Freitag, Mai 17, 2024

Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”) today announced its ongoing support of the Children’s Tumor Foundation (“CTF” or the “Foundation”) through sponsorship of Comedy for a Cure, one of several events taking place around the world highlighting and leading up to World NF Awareness Day.

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  • Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”) today announced its ongoing support of the Children’s Tumor Foundation (“CTF” or the “Foundation”) through sponsorship of Comedy for a Cure, one of several events taking place around the world highlighting and leading up to World NF Awareness Day.
  • World NF Awareness Day takes place annually on May 17 during NF Awareness Month, a dedicated time to bring attention to the inspirational and remarkable stories of those living with NF, and the critical need for research to better their lives.
  • Proceeds from the events, and supporters like Jason Colodne and Colbeck Capital, are counted on to drive research, expand knowledge, and advance care for the NF community.
  • The Foundation seeks to accelerate the discovery of life-changing therapies, strengthen clinical trials, and empower the NF community and its ambassadors.

Comedy vs Cancer Sells Out Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024

NEW YORK, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comedy vs Cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s (MSK) official comedy benefit show for blood cancer research, raised over $1.3 million on Tuesday, May 7. Over 1,000 supporters attended the one-night-only event at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comedy vs Cancer , Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s (MSK) official comedy benefit show for blood cancer research, raised over $1.3 million on Tuesday, May 7.
  • Over 1,000 supporters attended the one-night-only event at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.
  • “Without funding from Comedy vs Cancer, we wouldn’t be where we are today — advancing immunotherapy for blood cancers,” said Dr. Curran, the Pediatric Director of the Cellular Therapeutic Center at MSK.
  • Comedy vs Cancer was founded by Niccole and Jeremy Kroll, Jennifer Rogers and Robert Carlock, and Nick Kroll and Lily Kwong.

Martin Lawrence Hits the Road This Summer With “Y’all Know What It Is!” Comedy Tour

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024

Comedy legend Martin Lawrence today announced he will headline a national arena tour – his first comedy tour since 2016 – kicking off Saturday, July 20.

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  • Comedy legend Martin Lawrence today announced he will headline a national arena tour – his first comedy tour since 2016 – kicking off Saturday, July 20.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508644626/en/
    Comedy legend Martin Lawrence announces national arena comedy tour kicking off this summer.
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    View the tour announcement video here: Martin Lawrence Y'all Know What It Is!
  • Lawrence returns to the Bad Boys franchise with Bad Boys: Ride or Die which opens worldwide Friday, June 7.

MCNY Announces Industry Executive Chet Dalzell of Digital Advertising Alliance to Serve as 2024 Club President

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024

NEW YORK, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran public relations and public affairs executive Chet Dalzell, senior vice president of operations and participant engagement of Digital Advertising Alliance – the home of the “AdChoices” program, is named new president of Marketing Club of New York (MCNY), the Board of Directors has announced.

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  • NEW YORK, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran public relations and public affairs executive Chet Dalzell, senior vice president of operations and participant engagement of Digital Advertising Alliance – the home of the “AdChoices” program, is named new president of Marketing Club of New York (MCNY), the Board of Directors has announced.
  • In tandem, corporations in the marketing community will serve as sponsors for the club, enabling support for the non-profit organization’s programming, networking, awards recognition and marketing education activities.
  • What we have in common – we all care about integrity, ethics, and results, while bringing along the next generation of marketing professionals.
  • We opened 2024 – for the 18th year – with our popular, insight-laden Annual Outlook event with Bruce Biegel of Winterberry Group.

Greg Gutfeld Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With FOX News Media

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Donnerstag, April 4, 2024

FOX News Media and Greg Gutfeld have agreed to a multi-year contract extension where he will continue as host of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) late-night sensation Gutfeld!

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  • FOX News Media and Greg Gutfeld have agreed to a multi-year contract extension where he will continue as host of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) late-night sensation Gutfeld!
  • Previously, Gutfeld was the host of The Greg Gutfeld Show (2015-2021), which aired on Saturday nights and outpaced several late-night broadcast programs in viewership.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.
  • Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month.

FOX News Channel Crushes CNN and MSNBC Combined in Total Day and Primetime Viewers for First Quarter of 2024

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024

FNC notched its highest-rated quarter since 1Q’23 among all categories and beat CNN and MSNBC combined with total day and primetime.

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  • FNC notched its highest-rated quarter since 1Q’23 among all categories and beat CNN and MSNBC combined with total day and primetime.
  • During the first quarter of 2024, FNC delivered 95 of the top 100 telecasts in cable news for the entire quarter.
  • Additionally, CNN which saw quarter over quarter declines in total day and primetime averaged just 85,000 in total day 25-54 demo, which is an all-time low in the network’s recorded history.
  • FNC also continued to excel against the competition throughout the weekend for the quarter, outpacing CNN and MSNBC across both total day and primetime with viewers and winning every hour with total viewers.

Europe's Podcast Market Size to Grow by USD 1.13 billion from 2023 to 2027, Rising penetration of smartphones to boost market growth, Technavio

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024

This segment, valued at USD 51.76 million in 2017, benefits from accessibility features, aiding blind individuals and allowing listeners to adjust playback speed.

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  • This segment, valued at USD 51.76 million in 2017, benefits from accessibility features, aiding blind individuals and allowing listeners to adjust playback speed.
  • The rising penetration of smartphones and easy access to the internet is notably driving the market growth:
    The increasing smartphone penetration and internet accessibility drive market growth.
  • The global podcast market size is estimated to grow by USD 15.7 billion between 2023 and 2028, accelerating at a CAGR of 29.08%.
  • The music market size is forecast to increase by USD 70.02 Billion at a CAGR of 12.57% between 2023 and 2028.

With Just For Laughs Cancellation, ManyVids and A Very Serious Show to Fund Independent Comedy Shows

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Freitag, März 22, 2024

The platform recently welcomed diverse talents like Dr. Tyler Lemco to host 'A Very Serious Show,' which has since received viral reach and fostered creativity across ManyVids.

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  • The platform recently welcomed diverse talents like Dr. Tyler Lemco to host 'A Very Serious Show,' which has since received viral reach and fostered creativity across ManyVids.
  • 'A Very Serious Show,' is a comedy interview series that has captivated audiences and creators alike, leading the charge in the ManyVids Safe-for-Work initiative.
  • In celebration of these milestones, 'A Very Serious Show' is launching initiatives to support and incentivize new comedy talents on ManyVids.
  • ManyVids continues to revolutionize the adult industry, championing the rights and opportunities for all content creators.