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The Trade Desk Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Discovery announced integration with UID2 across its premium entertainment, sports, news and lifestyle brands with its digital platforms, including Max and Discovery+.

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  • Discovery announced integration with UID2 across its premium entertainment, sports, news and lifestyle brands with its digital platforms, including Max and Discovery+.
  • Walmart Connect announced it is testing the integration of UID2 to inform decisioning across the open internet within the Walmart DSP.
  • The Company expects the variability of the above charges could have a significant and potentially unpredictable impact on our future U.S. GAAP financial results.
  • Accordingly, investors should monitor these channels in addition to The Trade Desk’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls and webcasts.

LegalShield Appoints Robert Toevs to Head Communications

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

LegalShield has named communications veteran Robert Toevs Chief Communications Officer.

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  • LegalShield has named communications veteran Robert Toevs Chief Communications Officer.
  • In this role, Toevs is charged with developing a robust external and internal communications function for the Oklahoma based legal services provider.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240213019413/en/
    Robert Toevs joins LegalShield as Chief Communications Officer to lead and develop a robust external and internal communications function for the organization.
  • Previous to DISH, Toevs held senior communications positions at Qwest Communications, serving as spokesperson for financial, labor and crisis issues, leading the organization’s strategic communications portfolio, and overseeing its market-facing communications and internal communications teams.

DISH MEDIA ADOPTS UNIFIED ID 2.0, ENHANCING FIRST-PARTY DATA AUDIENCES FOR ADVERTISERS ACROSS DISH TV AND SLING TV

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

DISH TV leads as the first major cable provider to adopt Unified ID 2.0, with SLING TV now the largest vMVPD to enable this unique identification solution.

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  • DISH TV leads as the first major cable provider to adopt Unified ID 2.0, with SLING TV now the largest vMVPD to enable this unique identification solution.
  • "Over the past decade we have invested heavily in harnessing the power of our first party data," said Kevin Arrix, senior vice president, DISH Media.
  • The adoption of UID2 across Sling TV and DISH Connected™ enables advertisers to build their media buys around DISH Media's valuable first-party data.
  • For more information about Unified ID 2.0, please visit the Unified ID solution site .

EchoStar Corporation Completes Merger with DISH Network Corporation

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) ("EchoStar") announced today the completion of its acquisition of DISH Network Corporation ("DISH Network") on December 31, 2023. To complete the acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar merged with and into DISH Network, with DISH Network surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar. As previously announced, as a result of the merger, each share of DISH Network Class A Common Stock and DISH Network Class C Common Stock converted into 0.350877 shares of EchoStar Class A Common Stock, and each share of DISH Network Class B Common Stock converted into 0.350877 shares of EchoStar Class B Common Stock.

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  • EchoStar Fortifies its Position as a Global Connectivity Leader with Unmatched Wireless, Satellite and Video Distribution Capabilities
    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) ("EchoStar") announced today the completion of its acquisition of DISH Network Corporation ("DISH Network") on December 31, 2023.
  • To complete the acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar merged with and into DISH Network, with DISH Network surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar.
  • As previously announced, as a result of the merger, each share of DISH Network Class A Common Stock and DISH Network Class C Common Stock converted into 0.350877 shares of EchoStar Class A Common Stock, and each share of DISH Network Class B Common Stock converted into 0.350877 shares of EchoStar Class B Common Stock.
  • "This merger brings us one step closer to our goal of offering ubiquitous connectivity to people, enterprises and things, everywhere," said Hamid Akhavan, President and Chief Executive Officer of EchoStar.

US Premier League Season 2 is Back at Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, Florida

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LAUDERHILL, Fla., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket enthusiasts in the United States are in for a treat, as the US Premier League (USPL) is all set to make a grand entry again, keeping true to its vision of developing the game at the grassroots level and integrating it into the mainstream American sports scene, to unleash the true potential of the game in the biggest sports market of the world.

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  • The second season of the US Premier League, which commenced on 13th November 2023 at the Broward County Stadium in Florida, is poised to create a sensation amongst sports enthusiasts, for a cricket league which has entertainment and cricket both perfectly blended at its heart.
  • US Premier League Season 2 has a major focus on delivering global standard broadcasting quality and streaming.
  • The US Premier League features seven competing teams: New York Cowboys, NJ Titans, Maryland Mavericks, Carolina Eagles, Phillies United, Chicago Patriots and California Golden Eagles.
  • Following a franchise cricket league model, USPL anticipates expansion on many fronts in the months and years to come.

Use of Ad-supported Business Models Jumps to 41% In US Households, up from 31% Six Months Ago

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates' latest research shows a dramatic increase in the use of ad-based video services, as the number of US internet households that recently used an AVOD/FAST video streaming service increased from 31% in Q1 2023 to 41% in Q3 2023. The research firm's Video Service Consumer Insights Dashboard highlights the key metrics in streaming and video services, with trending data based on Parks Associates' ongoing consumer survey work of US internet households.

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  • Parks Associates will host its sixth annual Future of Video: OTT, Pay TV, and Digital Media on November 14-16 at the Marina del Rey Marriott in Marina del Rey, California .
  • The agenda features industry leaders from AiBUY, ESPN, Google, Hallmark Media, LG, Love Stories TV, Paramount, Red Nation Television Network, Sling TV, XUMO, and more.
  • She will share new research from Parks Associates to illustrate new bundling and partnership strategies for service providers in the OTT service space.
  • "Streaming providers are raising prices and cracking down on account sharing in search of profitability, but consumers are struggling to make ends meet.

CARNEGIE HALL+ LAUNCHES ON PRIME VIDEO CHANNELS

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Hall is thrilled to announce that Carnegie Hall+, its state-of-the-art performing arts streaming service, is now available on Prime Video Channels in the U.S. 

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  • from leading stages around the globe,
    for Amazon Prime members in the U.S.
    NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Hall is thrilled to announce that Carnegie Hall+, its state-of-the-art performing arts streaming service, is now available on Prime Video Channels in the U.S.
    Carnegie Hall+, Carnegie Hall's performing arts streaming service, is now available on Prime Video Channels in the US.
  • With this launch, the reach of Carnegie Hall+ is greatly expanded as Prime Video Channels joins the Apple TV app, Spectrum, Verizon Fios, DISH, Sling TV, and Astound in bringing these extraordinary performances by celebrated artists directly into homes in the U.S.
    "We are very excited to be amplifying the reach of Carnegie Hall+ and making the channel's remarkable programming available to more and more people across the country," said Clive Gillinson, Carnegie Hall's Executive and Artistic Director.
  • Eligible customers in the United States who are new to Carnegie Hall+ can sign up for a seven-day free trial and subscribe directly to Carnegie Hall+ on Prime Video Channels.
  • Launched in December 2021, Carnegie Hall+ was created through a partnership between Carnegie Hall and Unitel, the world's leading classical music audiovisual producer and distributor.

Kartoon Channel!’s Hit Series, “Shaq’s Garage,” Starring Shaquille O’Neal, Launches on Youtube and Tubi

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) today further expands the reach of its newest series for children, “Shaq’s Garage,” starring and executive produced by Shaquille O’Neal, with a rollout on YouTube, YouTube Kids and on the just-launched Kartoon Channel! on Tubi, Fox Corporation's ad-supported streaming service with over 74 million monthly active users.

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  • on Tubi, Fox Corporation's ad-supported streaming service with over 74 million monthly active users.
  • Additionally, “Shaq’s Garage” is now available on Tubi, Kartoon Channel!’s latest platform addition, which includes a companion Kartoon Channel!
  • With the launch of ‘Shaq’s Garage’ on YouTube, YouTube Kids and Tubi, we have nearly 100% market penetration for the series, generating millions of views.
  • His series, "Shaq's Garage," is a great addition to the YouTube Kids app," commented Mac Malik, Global Head of Programming, YouTube Kids.

Parks Associates' Research Workshop at Future of Video Features Sling TV Keynote

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced the speakers for its November 14 workshop OTT Market & New Era of Video Consumption, which features a keynote from Sling TV and speakers from Verizon, AMC Networks, Samsung TV Plus, and more. This pre-show workshop for Future of Video will feature the firm's latest research, including updates on the adoption and use of streaming services and devices and the impact of advertising. Future of Video is sponsored by Adeia, FPT Software, SymphonyAI Media, and AiBUY.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates today announced the speakers for its November 14 workshop OTT Market & New Era of Video Consumption , which features a keynote from Sling TV and speakers from Verizon, AMC Networks, Samsung TV Plus, and more.
  • This pre-show workshop for Future of Video will feature the firm's latest research, including updates on the adoption and use of streaming services and devices and the impact of advertising.
  • The research firm reports nearly 83% of US internet households own a connected video (CTV) device.
  • Sessions:
    The pre-show research workshop features the latest consumer and industry data from Parks Associates' ongoing consumer survey work, as well as insights from its Streaming Video Tracker.

Pixalate's vMVPD Q2 2023 Traffic Analysis Reports: 70%+ of Global Open Programmatic CTV Ad Spend Goes to vMVPD Apps

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pixalate, the global market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the Q2 2023 vMVPD Traffic Analysis Reports for Roku, Samsung, and Amazon Fire TV devices. vMVPD (Virtual MultiChannel Video Programming Distributor) applications are designed to bundle TV channels into cost-effective "skinny bundles." The report examines vMVPD apps - such as Sling TV and XUMO - to surface programmatic advertising-related insights across leading CTV devices, including Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

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  • vMVPD (Virtual MultiChannel Video Programming Distributor) applications are designed to bundle TV channels into cost-effective "skinny bundles."
  • The report examines vMVPD apps - such as Sling TV and XUMO - to surface programmatic advertising-related insights across leading CTV devices, including Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
  • In order to provide insights for our vMVPD report series - including specific reports for Roku apps, Amazon Fire TV apps, and Samsung Smart TV apps, Pixalate conducted a thorough review of over seven billion global open programmatic advertising transactions across more than 14 thousand CTV Bundle IDs mapped to over six thousand unique CTV apps in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Roku sees 2.3x higher IVT rates on non-vMVPD apps (12.4% vs. 5.6% IVT)
    Samsung sees 1.5x higher IVT rates on non-vMVPD apps (4.9% vs. 3.3% IVT)
    Amazon Fire TV non-vMVPD apps have 1.9x higher IVT rates (20.3% vs. 10.5% IVT)
    Top grossing vMVPD apps by CTV device: