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The Tunesmith Is a Must Read Biography on Prolific Songwriter M.K. Jerome, Recently Released by His Grandson Dr. Gary May

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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For movie and music lovers, this is an inside look at how some of America's best-loved songs came to be.

Key Points: 
  • For movie and music lovers, this is an inside look at how some of America's best-loved songs came to be.
  • Jerome, or Moe for short, was a composer who worked with some of the best-known lyricists to churn out music at an astounding pace.
  • The most moving section of the book, however, takes place in the period where the author's life overlapped with his grandfather's.
  • Gary May was born in Los Angeles and reared in a family of composers and writers.

Kartoon Studios Reports Strong Progress and Provides Business Update for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2023

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, stated, “2023 was a transformative year for the Company as we laid the foundation for long-term growth and sustainable profitability.

Key Points: 
  • Andy Heyward, Chairman & CEO of Kartoon Studios, stated, “2023 was a transformative year for the Company as we laid the foundation for long-term growth and sustainable profitability.
  • At the same time, Kartoon Channel!’s paid subscriber base continues to grow, providing us with high margin recurring revenue.
  • Moreover, our Beacon Media Group subsidiary has resumed solid growth and, in Q4 2023, achieved its highest quarter revenue since 2021.
  • The team of players now inside Kartoon Studios brings extraordinary playing records at Disney, Warner Brothers, Hasbro, and other leading organizations.

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Full-Court Audio Coverage of the 2024 NCAA® Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Final Four® and National Championship Games on Multiple Platforms

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (NASDAQ: CMLS), the largest radio network in the U.S. and the exclusive national audio broadcast partner of the NCAA, will present comprehensive live audio coverage of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four and national championship game live from Phoenix in both English and Spanish. The network will also broadcast the Women’s Final Four and national championship game live from Cleveland.

Key Points: 
  • The network will also broadcast the Women’s Final Four and national championship game live from Cleveland.
  • Westwood One has broadcast the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament since 1982 and every game of March Madness® on multiple platforms since 2005.
  • The network has broadcast the NCAA Men’s Final Four and national championship game in Spanish for seven years.
  • In addition, Westwood One has broadcast the Women’s Final Four and national championship game every year since 1998.

Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company Commemorates 30 Years of Unmatched Creativity and Quality

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Santa Clarita, California, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company (BHTB), a full spectrum toy manufacturer, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Key Points: 
  • Santa Clarita, California, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company (BHTB), a full spectrum toy manufacturer, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary.
  • We collaborate with leading companies and studios to turn their imagination into reality," Founder and CEO David Socha remarks.
  • In 1994, Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company came to life.
  • Now that it commemorates 30 years of spreading joy and creating a world of fun, Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company plans to diversify its offerings across four pillars: custom plush, evergreen product lines, trend-driven innovations, and charitable initiatives.

Reading International Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) (“Reading” or our “Company”), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) (“Reading” or our “Company”), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Our 2023 results included $19.4 million of interest and $18.4 million of depreciation and amortization.
  • Excluding the impact of real estate monetizations, this Basic Loss per Share was the best fourth quarter result since the pandemic.
  • The unprecedented 2023 Hollywood Strikes impacted our Q4 2023 results and created real challenges for early 2024.

Update - LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) Hosts Event Celebrating Women in the Entertainment Industry

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LiveOne Team is over 40% Female, Outperforming Industry Average of 30%

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  • LiveOne Team is over 40% Female, Outperforming Industry Average of 30%
    LiveOne has Streamed Over 1K Top Female Artists, including Taylor Swift, Adele and Olivia Rodrigo, to 100M+ Viewers
    Fans Can Watch on Friday, March 29th at 4:00pm PT at https://www.liveone.com/live-events/event/women-in-entertainment
    LOS ANGELES, CA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform, announced today that it will stream the latest edition of LiveOne Presents: Celebrating Women in the Entertainment Industry.
  • In recognition of Women’s History Month, the event will include a performance by artist and songwriter, Tabi, who currently has a Top 50 song on urban radio with Josh Levi’s “Birthday Dance.”
    The event will also include a riveting panel discussion with female executives across the entertainment industry including:
    Carolyn Blackwood - Former COO, Warner Bros.
    Tiffany Naiman - Director of Music Industry Program, UCLA
    Samantha Maners - Artist Manager, blackbear
    Paige Kaplan - Entertainment Attorney, Greenberg Traurig
    LiveOne CEO Robert Ellin commented, “We are committed to equality and to increasing leadership opportunities for our all employees.
  • Embracing the perspectives and talents of a diverse collaborative on our leadership team isn't just a matter of fairness; it's a strategic imperative which strengthens our decision-making, fosters innovation, and drives sustainable success.”
    The performance and panel discussion will be streamed and available on LiveOne.com beginning Friday, March 29th at 4:00pm PT.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) Hosts Event Celebrating Women in the Entertainment Industry

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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LiveOne Team is over 40% Female, Outperforming Industry Average of 30%

Key Points: 
  • LiveOne Team is over 40% Female, Outperforming Industry Average of 30%
    LiveOne has Streamed Over 1K Top Female Artists, including Taylor Swift, Adele and Olivia Rodrigo, to 100M+ Viewers
    Fans Can Watch on Saturday, March 30th at 5:00pm PT on LiveOne.com
    LOS ANGELES, CA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform, announced today that it will stream the latest edition of LiveOne Presents: Celebrating Women in the Entertainment Industry.
  • In recognition of Women’s History Month, the event will include a performance by artist and songwriter, Tabi, who currently has a Top 50 song on urban radio with Josh Levi’s “Birthday Dance.”
    The event will also include a riveting panel discussion with female executives across the entertainment industry including:
    Carolyn Blackwood - Former COO, Warner Bros.
    Tiffany Naiman - Director of Music Industry Program, UCLA
    Samantha Maners - Artist Manager, blackbear
    Paige Kaplan - Entertainment Attorney, Greenberg Traurig
    LiveOne CEO Robert Ellin commented, “We are committed to equality and to increasing leadership opportunities for our all employees.
  • Embracing the perspectives and talents of a diverse collaborative on our leadership team isn't just a matter of fairness; it's a strategic imperative which strengthens our decision-making, fosters innovation, and drives sustainable success.”
    The performance and panel discussion will be streamed and available on LiveOne.com beginning Saturday, March 30th at 5:00pm PT.

Frequency Launches Managed Channel Services to Support Rights Holders and Brands Creating Premium FAST Channels

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Frequency , the engine behind many of the world’s best-known streaming television channels, has launched a new Managed Channel Services (MCS) business unit that empowers rights holders, brands, talent and Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) platforms to deploy premium streaming TV channels while accelerating time to market.

Key Points: 
  • Frequency , the engine behind many of the world’s best-known streaming television channels, has launched a new Managed Channel Services (MCS) business unit that empowers rights holders, brands, talent and Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) platforms to deploy premium streaming TV channels while accelerating time to market.
  • Frequency has built a FAST and linear streaming team with expertise in all aspects of channel creation, including programming, operations and marketing.
  • Blair Harrison, founder and CEO of Frequency, says: “FAST content on leading platforms is moving from the sidelines to primetime.
  • The lines between FAST channels, traditional TV and subscription streaming services are becoming increasingly blurred, and ultimately viewers just want to watch great programming.

Asians in Advertising Breaking Barriers Summit

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asians in Advertising proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated annual Breaking Barriers Summit, scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asians in Advertising proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated annual Breaking Barriers Summit, scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024.
  • The Breaking Barriers Summit is designed to empower attendees to advance their careers by addressing the unique challenges Asian Americans face in advertising, marketing, and communications.
  • "We're deeply honored to present our third annual Breaking Barriers Summit," expressed Bernice Chao, co-founder of Asians in Advertising.
  • Discovery
    Asians in Advertising aims to develop a community, create opportunities, and elevate Asians to higher leadership positions in the advertising industry.

Blackwells Capital: Nelson Peltz is Not the Change Disney’s Board Needs

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital, LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DIS), today released a letter to fellow Disney shareholders in connection with the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 3, 2024, available here, at www.TheFutureOfDisney.com, and reproduced in full below:

Key Points: 
  • The Board needs directors who are independent and who will guide management into the future and contribute relevant skills and experience.
  • Blackwells and its three nominees have identified certain governance failings at Disney that they believe can be corrected by adding to the Board the talents and capabilities that Blackwells’ nominees offer.
  • The Board does not need nominees driven by personal grievances or animus towards management, as we believe Trian Partners’ (“Trian”) nominees Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo are.
  • Disney Shareholders – Please vote your proxy today on the GREEN universal proxy card “FOR” each of the Blackwells nominees and the Blackwells proposal.