University of Texas at Austin Department of Radio–Television–Film

SparkCognition CEO and Best-Selling Author Amir Husain Cuts Through AI Fog in New Generative AI Book to Help CEOs Understand This Game-Changing Technology

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화요일, 10월 17, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial Intelligence pundit and CEO of SparkCognition, Amir Husain, has launched his new book, Generative AI for Leaders, a comprehensive guide for CEOs, C-suite executives, and managers looking to understand how this technology can enhance business productivity, improve decision-making, and spur innovation. The book will help business leaders establish a robust and comprehensive generative AI strategy, build a multidisciplinary team with diverse skills, and select the right generative AI approach.

Key Points: 
  • The book will help business leaders establish a robust and comprehensive generative AI strategy, build a multidisciplinary team with diverse skills, and select the right generative AI approach.
  • Generative AI For Leaders includes multiple use cases to demonstrate the efficacy and effectiveness of this technology.
  • For example, the book cites the ground-breaking collaboration between SparkCognition and Shell to accelerate the pace of imaging and exploration using generative AI technology.
  • He emphasizes that "leaders need to understand these challenges, as well as the moral implications of using Generative AI.

Evolve Media Announces Dynamic Duo Relaunch Of ComingSoon & SuperHeroHype

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수요일, 12월 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Evolve Media LLC, a passion-based publisher of some of the most influential internet brands since 1996, has announced the debut of the all-new ComingSoon and SuperHeroHype websites.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Evolve Media LLC, a passion-based publisher of some of the most influential internet brands since 1996, has announced the debut of the all-new ComingSoon and SuperHeroHype websites.
  • SuperHeroHype , launched initially as a spin-off of ComingSoon, has also been redesigned and reengineered from the ground up, focusing on user experience and ultra-fast content delivery.
  • "These latest site relaunches continue our commitment to the ongoing evolution of our content delivery technology and strategies," explained Anthony Severino, VP of Content & Operations at Evolve Media LLC.
  • Having evolved alongside the industry itself, ComingSoon covers everything having to do with streaming, movies, television, video games, and anime.

8 Track Entertainment Signs Winning USAC Racecar Driver Taylor Ferns for Management Representation

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금요일, 7월 29, 2022

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Record-setting racecar driver, Taylor Ferns, has signed with 8 Track Entertainment for exclusive management representation, it was announced today by 8 Track's co-founding partners Jeff Goodwin, V.P.

Key Points: 
  • MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Record-setting racecar driver, Taylor Ferns, has signed with 8 Track Entertainment for exclusive management representation, it was announced today by 8 Track's co-founding partners Jeff Goodwin, V.P.
  • 8 Track'sSports Management division will be actively pursuing opportunities for Ferns to help increase brand awareness for a variety of companies.
  • "I am really excited to work with the 8 Track Entertainment group and embark on this journey with them.
  • A multi-faceted global entertainment company, 8 Track includes Sports and Entertainment Management, Music Production and Publishing, and a full-service TV/Film division.

Kim Adams returns to Local 4 News

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화요일, 6월 28, 2022

DETROIT, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Local 4 News Meteorologist Kim Adams will rejoin WDIV as a meteorologist on all of our station's main content platforms -- Local 4 News on television, the station website clickondetroit.com, and the station's streaming channel Local 4+, it was announced today by WDIV Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis. Adams will start these new roles beginning August 8. 

Key Points: 
  • Adams previously served as Meteorologist on Local 4 most recently in 2009, when she left the station to become a full-time mother of her five children.
  • "We're thrilled to have Kim returning to the Local 4 team," said News Director Kim Voet.
  • Teamed with Paul Gross, Andrew Humphrey, Brandon Roux, and Brett Collar, Adams will help sharpen the station's focus on covering local weather under the station's new weather brand, 4 Warn Weather.
  • With Kim back home at WDIV we're putting more "Local" in Local 4 and we'll have additional announcements coming about plans for more special events and coverage of local weather.

Ethos Asset Management Inc., USA Announces Deal with Shadow Holdings Ltd., United Kingdom, to Develop their Dragon Studio Projects, the Welsh TV and Film Studio to Expand their Facilities

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화요일, 6월 14, 2022

SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ETHOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC USA, announced a new long-term financing partnership with Shadow Holdings Ltd, specifically aimed at refinancing existing debt and to construct a new state of the art studio and additional support facilities. Ethos, a private project financing provider based in San Diego, California, with global operations, has committed to providing significant capital, that will continue for several years.

Key Points: 
  • "We are honoured and delighted to be partnering with Shadow Holdings in Wales.
  • Dragon TV and Film Studios have become a major company in the TV and film industry in Wales and now have a state-of-the-art production facility back online.
  • Shadow Holdings Management team have combined many years of experience in the Film and TV industry with experience in finance, construction and studio management.
  • Shadow Holdings Ltd / Dragon (TV & Film) Studios Wales Ltd:

Microsoft and the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas Launch Digital Storytelling Online Course for the Next Generation of Latinx Journalists

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화요일, 5월 31, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft and the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas on Wednesday announced their collaboration to create an online course that aims to reach Latinx Gen Z and Millennial storytellers. According to the Government Accountability Office, Latinxs continue to be severely underrepresented in the media industry and have made few gains in newsrooms, film, or television in the last decade. Latinx made up between 11%-12% of the media industry workforce from 2014 to 2019, and in 2019, only 8% of newspaper and publishing staff were of Hispanic origins. Through this collaboration, the online course will look to help support and empower Latinx talent to be present and thrive in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Through this collaboration, the online course will look to help support and empower Latinx talent to be present and thrive in the industry.
  • The online course "Digital Storytelling for the Next Generation of Latinx Journalists" is running June 20 July 17, 2022, and open to Latinx college and university students in the United States.
  • Follow Microsoft Latinx on Twitter and visit the Microsoft Latinx blog for details and updates.
  • Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.

Epitome Risk, a Risk Management Company that Specializes in COVID-Compliance for TV & Film, Gives ADR Safety Tips for Productions

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수요일, 2월 9, 2022

But during this pandemic, Epitome Risk CEO Lisa Wilson says, productions should take extra steps to ensure safety.

Key Points: 
  • But during this pandemic, Epitome Risk CEO Lisa Wilson says, productions should take extra steps to ensure safety.
  • Epitome Risk is a U.S.-based risk management company , specializing in COVID-compliance & safety support for TV & film productions.
  • Through working with industry-leading international partners, Epitome Risk delivers the highest level of logistical and risk analysis and consulting for the unique needs of on-location television and film production.
  • Epitome Risk providesscalable risk management solutions no matter the size of your production.

Leading Digital-First Media Company UNDERKNOWN Celebrates Stellar 5 Years of Inspiring the Next Generation

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목요일, 12월 9, 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Underknown, the innovative digital-first media company producing award-winning factual content, is celebrating their 5-year anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Underknown, the innovative digital-first media company producing award-winning factual content, is celebrating their 5-year anniversary.
  • Underknown has started catching the attention of some of the biggest media companies in the world.
  • Mr. Hulford has been a forward-thinking force behind the creation and continued rising success of Underknown since its humble inception in 2016.
  • Underknown is a digital-first media company that specializes in creating short-form web series for social video platforms.

New Inclusive Rugby Club, Rainbow Griffins RFC, set to debut in Toronto in 2022 to make Rugby more accessible to 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC Communities

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월요일, 12월 6, 2021

Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rainbow Griffins RFC is the newest inclusive rugby club to join Rugby in Canada.

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  • Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rainbow Griffins RFC is the newest inclusive rugby club to join Rugby in Canada.
  • The Rainbow Griffins intend to invest heavily in training new players, regardless of gender, age, skill, financial situation and experience.
  • Myles Spencer, Rugby Ontario Chief Executive Officer, said, "Rugby Ontario is thrilled to welcome the Rainbow Griffins Rugby Club to our membership on the club's formation.
  • Their vision is to transform the sport of rugby in Canada to be fully inclusive, barrier-free, and safe for all Torontonians, especially for 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, and mixed ability players.

Hippo Technologies Inc. and Uvisan Partner to Deliver the Next Generation of Cleaning Solutions for Wearable Computing and Mobility to Healthcare Industry Providers

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화요일, 10월 26, 2021

Hippo, will leverage Uvisan's product suite as a managed services and product accessory partner to ensure the sanitation of hands-free wearable devices, including computers and mobile phones deployed to the healthcare sector.

Key Points: 
  • Hippo, will leverage Uvisan's product suite as a managed services and product accessory partner to ensure the sanitation of hands-free wearable devices, including computers and mobile phones deployed to the healthcare sector.
  • "Uvisan is proud to deliver peace of mind to our partners and the highest grade of safety during such demanding times."
  • Hippo Technologies, Inc., is a global virtual care company servicing the healthcare and medical education industries.
  • Hippo delivers a unique "through the eyes of the clinician" experience with all the safety and convenience of remote care.