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Welcome to the Club: A Look Into the First 24 Days of EA SPORTS FC 24

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed how fans are interacting with the World’s Game across the first 24 days of EA SPORTS FC™ 24 following worldwide launch.

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Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) revealed how fans are interacting with the World’s Game across the first 24 days of EA SPORTS FC™ 24 following worldwide launch.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026069999/en/
Welcome to the Club: A Look Into the First 24 Days of EA SPORTS FC 24 (PHOTO: EA SPORTS)
In the 24 days since worldwide launch on September 29, there have been 1.6 billion games* played.
EA SPORTS FC 24 is just the beginning of our journey in building the fan-first future of football,” said Nick Wlodyka, SVP & GM of EA SPORTS FC.
With an incredible number of goals scored, strikers have had a busy start to FC 24.

Canada’s first unionized game developers vote unanimously in favour of strike action

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Monday, October 23, 2023

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EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 (UFCW Canada Local 401) working at Keyword Studios in Edmonton have unanimously voted in favour of strike action.

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EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401 (UFCW Canada Local 401) working at Keyword Studios in Edmonton have unanimously voted in favour of strike action.
The union representing workers at Keywords Edmonton, UFCW Canada Local 401, has filed an unfair labour practice complaint at the Alberta Labour Relations Board against their employer.
The workers at Keywords Studios were laid off in September amidst negotiations to achieve a first collective agreement.
UFCW Canada is the country's most innovative organization dedicated to building fairness in workplaces and communities.

EA to Release Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results on November 1, 2023

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) will release its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023 after the close of market on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) will release its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023 after the close of market on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
In conjunction with this release, EA will host a conference call to review its financial results for the fiscal quarter, discuss its outlook for the future and may disclose other material developments affecting its business and/or financial performance.
EA’s financial results release will be available after the close of market on November 1, 2023 on EA’s website at http://ir.ea.com .
A dial-in replay of the conference call will be available until November 15, 2023 at (800) 770-2030 (domestic) or (647) 362-9199 (international) using pin code 5939891.

EA SPORTS FC Expands With Unveiling of EA SPORTS FC Tactical, a New Turn-Based Strategy Game for Mobile

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today revealed a first-look at EA SPORTS FC™ Tactical – a new way to play the World’s Game on mobile devices.

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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today revealed a first-look at EA SPORTS FC™ Tactical – a new way to play the World’s Game on mobile devices.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011072556/en/
EA SPORTS FC™ Tactical invites players to experience a new genre for The World’s Game launching early 2024 (PHOTO CREDIT: EA SPORTS)
The latest addition to the growing EA SPORTS FC™ ecosystem, EA SPORTS FC™ Tactical emphasises in-game strategies, such as stamina and power-play management.
“EA SPORTS FC Tactical embraces strategic gameplay to create an all-new football experience that immerses players in the World’s Game like never before,” said Nick Wlodyka, SVP, GM of EA SPORTS FC.
EA SPORTS FC™ Tactical will be available early 2024 for fans to experience and embark on an all-new football adventure.

Hydrow Names Craig Tello as Chief Experience Officer and Diana Cino as Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Hydrow , the leading at-home connected rowing brand that brings the on-water experience of rowing straight to your home, today announced Craig Tello has been named Chief Experience Officer, and Diana Cino has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer.

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Hydrow , the leading at-home connected rowing brand that brings the on-water experience of rowing straight to your home, today announced Craig Tello has been named Chief Experience Officer, and Diana Cino has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer.
As industry veterans with deep experience in strategy, customer lifecycles, digital content, and marketing, they support the company’s accelerated, strategic growth.
“Hydrow has cultivated a loyal customer base by focusing on authenticity, connection, and innovation, every step of the way,” said Craig Tello, Chief Experience Officer.
“I am thrilled to further announce Diana Cino’s promotion to Chief Marketing Officer.

EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Sees Massive Fan Engagement to Kick Off New Era of Football

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) shared details on fan engagement across its EA SPORTS FC™ ecosystem, with more than 11.3 million players worldwide, including through EA Play, hitting the pitch in EA SPORTS FC™ 24 through its first week.

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Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) shared details on fan engagement across its EA SPORTS FC™ ecosystem, with more than 11.3 million players worldwide, including through EA Play, hitting the pitch in EA SPORTS FC™ 24 through its first week.
EA SPORTS FC Mobile, the most immersive mobile football game yet, broke EA SPORTS Mobile Football franchise records with 2.2 million people installing the application on the first day.
We are building the world’s biggest football community through EA SPORTS FC, and we’re just getting started.”
Fans who play EA SPORTS FC™ 24 still have the opportunity to become an FC Founder .
Download EA SPORTS FC Mobile on the App Store and Google Play Store to access the World’s Game in Your Pocket.

EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24 Brings the True Intensity of Hockey, Available Worldwide Today

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today released EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24 , now available worldwide on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

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Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today released EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24 , now available worldwide on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
The revamped NHL 24 Physics-Based Contact mechanics offers realistic player contact and body checks, elevating the feel of the gameplay experience.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005247345/en/
EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24 Brings the True Intensity of Hockey, Available Worldwide Today (Graphic: Business Wire)
"Hockey fans cherish the sport's raw intensity.
Developed by EA Vancouver and EA Bucharest, EA SPORTS NHL 24 is rated E10+, and now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Lingio and IAAP Pioneer First Accessible AI Workforce Training Platform

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingio, the AI-powered skills learning platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), a division of G3ict, in a decisive step towards reimagining workspace training.

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IAAP will leverage Lingio's AI training platform internationally, marking a milestone in creating equal opportunities for everyone in the labor market.
Lingio, founded by former Spotify and EA Games colleagues, will provide its cutting-edge AI-powered skills-learning platform to IAAP.
The partnership will leverage the Lingio AI Course Creator , a generative AI training solution launched from a research project funded by a 2019 public grant.
More than 10M exercises have been played on Lingio's training platform in collaboration with large corporations and organizations in the public sector.

Lingio and IAAP Pioneer First Accessible AI Workforce Training Platform

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingio, the AI-powered skills learning platform, has announced a strategic partnership with the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), a division of G3ict, in a decisive step towards reimagining workspace training.

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IAAP will leverage Lingio's AI training platform internationally, marking a milestone in creating equal opportunities for everyone in the labor market.
Lingio, founded by former Spotify and EA Games colleagues, will provide its cutting-edge AI-powered skills-learning platform to IAAP.
The partnership will leverage the Lingio AI Course Creator , a generative AI training solution launched from a research project funded by a 2019 public grant.
More than 10M exercises have been played on Lingio's training platform in collaboration with large corporations and organizations in the public sector.

Warren Jenson Named President and CFO of Nielsen

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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"I am humbled to take on the additional role as President of Nielsen and lead the company's vision and transformation, particularly during Nielsen's centennial anniversary year," said Jenson.

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"I am humbled to take on the additional role as President of Nielsen and lead the company's vision and transformation, particularly during Nielsen's centennial anniversary year," said Jenson.
"Warren has made a tremendous impact on our organization since joining Nielsen and proven to be a trusted advisor as we've navigated a changing environment," said Karthik Rao, CEO of Nielsen.
Jenson is a seasoned CFO and operations leader who brings over three decades of experience in transformation and value creation in diverse industries, including data and media.
He has served as CFO for several Fortune 500 companies including Amazon, Delta Airlines, NBC, and Electronic Arts, and most recently served as President, CFO, and Executive Managing Director of International for LiveRamp.