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Veteran Atlanta Broadcaster Jeff Hullinger Joins GPB

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Lunedì, Ottobre 2, 2023

Atlanta, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) President and CEO Bert Wesley Huffman announced today that veteran Atlanta broadcaster Jeff Hullinger is joining the network as Executive Producer for Local Content working across platforms.

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Atlanta, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) President and CEO Bert Wesley Huffman announced today that veteran Atlanta broadcaster Jeff Hullinger is joining the network as Executive Producer for Local Content working across platforms.
Hullinger began his career in KOAA TV Pueblo/Colorado Springs and first came to Atlanta in 1984, where he served as a weeknight sports anchor and sports director at WAGA TV.
In recent years, Hullinger has focused on telling stories of Atlanta history and newsmakers on social media, often receiving at least one million views.
Hullinger further added that joining GPB provides the opportunity to explore topics through long-form storytelling, where public media excels.

Scripps News wins first national News Emmy Award

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Giovedì, Settembre 28, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News, the nation's only 24/7 broadcast news network available over the air, has won its first national News Emmy Award with its documentary news series, " In Real Life ."

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ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News, the nation's only 24/7 broadcast news network available over the air, has won its first national News Emmy Award with its documentary news series, " In Real Life ."
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the honors Wednesday evening during the news ceremony of the 44th News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
Scripps News won in the outstanding science, technology or environmental coverage category for " In Real Life: Plastic Time Bomb ."
"This award, and our second nomination, are fantastic recognitions of Scripps News' commitment to going beyond the headlines to bring viewers deeper, context-driven reporting," said Scripps News President Kate O'Brian.

Dana Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members

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Martedì, Luglio 18, 2023

NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dana Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its board of directors: Paula A. Kerger and Husseini Manji, M.D., FRCPC.

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New Members Bring Expertise in Media, Education, Neuroscience, and Technology
NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dana Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of two members to its board of directors: Paula A. Kerger and Husseini Manji, M.D., FRCPC.
"The Board is delighted to welcome two extremely distinguished and highly effective new directors to its ranks," said Steven E. Hyman, M.D., chairman of the Dana Foundation.
"Our newly elected board members each bring unique perspectives from different fields and organizations, which will enrich the interdisciplinary focus of the Dana Foundation," said Caroline Montojo, Ph.D., president of the Dana Foundation.
Kerger and Manji will join the following Dana Foundation board members: Steven E. Hyman, Edward Bleier, Wallace L. Cook, Charles A. Dana III, Hildegarde E. Mahoney, and Peter A. Nadosy.

“Outside Line” to Premier at DC/DOX Film Festival

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Mercoledì, Giugno 7, 2023

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The film, which was produced by Events DC staff at GATHER by Events DC, will be on the slate for DC/FRAME, a special festival program curated in partnership with HumanitiesDC.

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The film, which was produced by Events DC staff at GATHER by Events DC, will be on the slate for DC/FRAME, a special festival program curated in partnership with HumanitiesDC.
The film, directed by Jack Gordon and executive produced by Emma Barcklow, was nominated in the Sports Story—Long Form Content category.
I hope all enjoy the film!”
The inaugural DC/DOX festival will be held June 15-18, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Since then, the film has screened at notable film festivals across the United States, including the Academy Award-qualifying Pan-African Film Festival, American Documentary & Animation Film Festival and RiverRun International Film Festival.

Luca Rovinalti elected as member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and nominated as official member at Forbes Business Council

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Martedì, Giugno 6, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Svet Solutions Media is thrilled to announce that its esteemed CEO, Luca Rovinalti, has been elected as a distinguished member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and nominated as an official member of the renowned Forbes Business Council.

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Svet Solutions Media is proud to announce that its CEO, Luca Rovinalti, has been elected as a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and nominated as an official member at Forbes Business Council.
NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Svet Solutions Media is thrilled to announce that its esteemed CEO, Luca Rovinalti, has been elected as a distinguished member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and nominated as an official member of the renowned Forbes Business Council.
The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is a prestigious organization that celebrates worldwide excellence in television programming and production.
"I am incredibly honored to be a member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and of the Forbes Business Council.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation Welcomes Paul Buccieri, President & Chairman, A+E Networks® Group, to its Board of Directors

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Mercoledì, Maggio 24, 2023

NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elton John AIDS Foundation has announced that Paul Buccieri, President & Chairman of the A+E Networks® Group, has joined its board of directors. Buccieri leads A+E Networks, helming the multiplatform global entertainment business encompassing A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY® Channel, as well as A+E Networks International®, A+E Studios®, Six West Media™ and Category 6™ Media. A+E Networks®' content reaches more than 338 million households in 41 languages across over 200 territories. Paul oversees all aspects of the company, including Programming, Ad Sales, Distribution, Marketing, the People Team, Communications and Global Content Sales (GCS), enabling global audiences to interact with its brands and content through FAST channels, AVOD, and SVOD products, and podcasts.

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NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elton John AIDS Foundation has announced that Paul Buccieri, President & Chairman of the A+E Networks® Group, has joined its board of directors.
"Raising awareness of the ongoing global AIDS epidemic, and the means to protect yourself, as well as the barriers to ending the disease are absolutely critical to our work at the Elton John AIDS Foundation," said David Furnish, Chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Elton and my fellow board members are delighted he has joined us at such a critical time for the Foundation.
To learn more about Buccieri and the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Board of Directors, please visit: https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/about-us/our-team/ .

James E. Dunford Named American Public Television President and CEO

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Martedì, Maggio 23, 2023

BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of American Public Television (APT), the leading syndicator of content to U.S. public TV stations nationwide, announced today that James E. Dunford will become the next president and CEO of APT, effective June 12. He succeeds Cynthia Fenneman, who has led APT since 2001 and will retire in early June. Dunford will lead a team of nearly 40 staff who annually offer nearly 250 new and returning series and specials available for broadcast and streaming via the company's Exchange, Syndication and Premium Service programming services; represent and license content internationally via APT Worldwide; and distribute multicast channels Create and WORLD to the public television system.

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BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of American Public Television (APT), the leading syndicator of content to U.S. public TV stations nationwide, announced today that James E. Dunford will become the next president and CEO of APT, effective June 12.
Dunford comes to APT with extensive public media expertise at both local and national levels.
In addition, Dunford supported content strategy, planning and analysis, and he managed several high-profile projects, including the station-focused engagement campaign for "The Great American Read."
Dunford is a graduate of Boston College, where he also served as a member of the adjunct faculty.

Journalist and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow, Jonathan Choe, Nominated For Four Emmy Awards

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Martedì, Aprile 25, 2023

SEATTLE, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Institute is pleased to announce that Jonathan Choe, Senior Fellow at the Center on Wealth and Poverty's Fix Homelessness Initiative, has been nominated for four Emmy Awards by the Northwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

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SEATTLE, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Institute is pleased to announce that Jonathan Choe, Senior Fellow at the Center on Wealth and Poverty's Fix Homelessness Initiative , has been nominated for four Emmy Awards by the Northwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
His story "Turco's Last Stand" was nominated for Serious News Feature, and "Seattle's Unending Drug Crisis" was nominated for Hard News Report.
He has also been nominated and honored with multiple industry awards, including an Emmy.
Discovery Institute is a non-profit educational and research organization whose is to advance a culture of purpose, creativity, and innovation.

Huading Awards Group Announces Jury Members for the 36th Huading Awards Ceremony

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Mercoledì, Marzo 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Huading Awards Group including Huading International Film Festival, Huading International Television Festival, and the 36th Huading Awards recently announced its nine jury members for the 36th Global Film and Television Huading Awards Ceremony on March 31, 2023, in Los Angeles, California at the Avalon Theater, 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90028. The red carpet will be from 3:30-4:30 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony at 5-8 p.m.

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36th Huading Awards Will Be Held This Friday, March 31, 2023 at the Avalon Theater in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Huading Awards Group including Huading International Film Festival, Huading International Television Festival, and the 36th Huading Awards recently announced its nine jury members for the 36th Global Film and Television Huading Awards Ceremony on March 31, 2023, in Los Angeles, California at the Avalon Theater, 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90028.
In addition, the Huading Awards Group also announced the list of new entrants for the awards ceremony.
The Huading Awards Group is also including awards for Asian films, Asian TV dramas, special judges awards, best original screenplay, best cinematography and best short film.
To date, the Huading Awards Group has held many ceremonies in Hollywood, awarding celebrities and directors such as Nicole Kidman, Orlando Bloom, Halle Berry, and Quentin Tarantino.

Comcast Wins Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for Sports Viewing Innovation

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Martedì, Febbraio 21, 2023

Comcast today announced it has received a Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for building and delivering innovative sports viewing experiences for millions of customers across Xfinity, Sky and Peacock.

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Comcast today announced it has received a Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award for building and delivering innovative sports viewing experiences for millions of customers across Xfinity, Sky and Peacock.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230216005641/en/
COMCAST WINS TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING EMMY® AWARD FOR SPORTS VIEWING INNOVATION (Photo: Business Wire)
These innovations are made possible by Comcast’s VideoAITM technology.
A core component of Comcast’s global technology platform, VideoAI analyzes video streams in real-time and detects key moments using various audio, visual and textual cues.
Additionally, Comcast Technology Solutions is now offering the technology to customers as part of its product suite, producing actionable metadata to drive a continuously expanding number of use cases, from content discovery to contextual advertising.