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Verizon appoints Leslie Berland as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the appointment of Leslie Berland as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 9, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the appointment of Leslie Berland as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 9, 2024.
  • Overseeing Verizon's global marketing strategy, Berland will join the company's executive leadership team and report directly to Hans Vestberg, Verizon Chairman and CEO.
  • Berland will lead all aspects of Verizon's global brand and marketing strategy, including marketing activation and creative, marketing effectiveness, consumer insights, media and strategic partnerships.
  • Most recently, Berland served as Chief Marketing Officer at Peloton, where she led global marketing and communications and launched a new brand identity to grow and galvanize its member community.

Verizon announces senior management changes

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq:VZ) announced a number of executive management changes designed to set a path for the company’s future growth plans.

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  • NEW YORK, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq:VZ) announced a number of executive management changes designed to set a path for the company’s future growth plans.
  • We’re elevating our performance by building on our network strength, increasing accountability, and further strengthening Verizon’s competitive capabilities.”
    As part of these changes, Vestberg has appointed Sowmyanarayan Sampath, currently leading Verizon Business Group, to Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group (VCG).
  • Kyle Malady, currently leading Global Networks & Technology, has been appointed Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Business Group (VBG).
  • Senior Vice President & Controller of Verizon Tony Skiadas has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.

Sowmyanarayan Sampath named Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Business

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) announced the appointment of Sowmyanarayan Sampath to Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Business, effective July 1, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) announced the appointment of Sowmyanarayan Sampath to Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Business, effective July 1, 2022.
  • I am proud of the Verizon Business teams drive and continued growth as part of our customer-facing transformation model.
  • Sampath joined Verizon in 2014 and currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer for Verizon Business.
  • Sampath succeeds Tami Erwin, who has served as Verizon Business CEO since 2019.

Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband expected to cover 175 million people by the end of 2022

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced an acceleration in availability of its market-leading 5G Ultra Wideband network to an expected 175 million people by year-end 2022. This new fast tracked timeline is made possible by the incredible pace of deployment achieved by Verizon’s network engineering team.

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  • Vestberg went on to say, Verizons networks power a future-proof strategy, built on strong trends in Mobility, Broadband and Cloud.
  • Introducing +play, a new ultra innovation content hub exclusive to Verizon customers, coming later this year
    Verizon announced +play (plus play), exclusive to Verizon customers.
  • Limited trials of +play will begin at the end of this month with an expected commercial launch later this year.
  • Cover 50 million households and 14 million businesses, and have 4 to 5 million total fixed wireless subscribers by year end 2025.

The Power of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband Coming to 100 Million People in US This Month

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This month, more than 100 million people in 1,700-plus cities around the nation will have access to speeds up to 10x faster than 4G LTE1 via Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network2. This means nearly one in three Americans live in areas where they could experience the transformative speed, reliability and power of 5G Ultra Wideband on the go, or at their homes or business. For more information, visit Verizon.com/5G and Verizon.com/5G/Business.

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  • As 5G Ultra Wideband becomes available to more and more people and businesses, it will allow our customers to do more amazing things.
  • Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband brings power and performance comparable to a broadband internet connection to your pocket.
  • Business Unlimited Plus and Pro benefits include:
    5G Business Internet is ultra-fast, ultra-simple wireless business internet powered by 5G Ultra Wideband.
  • 7Unlimited Mobile Hotspot/tethering available on 5G Play More, 5G Do More and 5G Get More plans; Mobile Hotspot speeds reduced to 3 Mbps when on 5G Ultra Wideband and 600 Kbps when on 5G Nationwide/4G LTE (only after 25 GB/mo 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G Nationwide or 4G LTE hotspot data on 5G Play More and 5G Do More plans, and after 50 GB/mo of 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G Nationwide or 4G LTE hotspot data on the 5G Get More plan).

The Power of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband Coming to 100 Million People in US This Month

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This month, more than 100 million people in 1,700-plus cities around the nation will have access to speeds up to 10x faster than 4G LTE1 via Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband network2. This means nearly one in three Americans live in areas where they could experience the transformative speed, reliability and power of 5G Ultra Wideband on the go, or at their homes or business. For more information, visit Verizon.com/5G and Verizon.com/5G/Business.

Key Points: 
  • As 5G Ultra Wideband becomes available to more and more people and businesses, it will allow our customers to do more amazing things.
  • Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband brings power and performance comparable to a broadband internet connection to your pocket.
  • Business Unlimited Plus and Pro benefits include:
    5G Business Internet is ultra-fast, ultra-simple wireless business internet powered by 5G Ultra Wideband.
  • 7Unlimited Mobile Hotspot/tethering available on 5G Play More, 5G Do More and 5G Get More plans; Mobile Hotspot speeds reduced to 3 Mbps when on 5G Ultra Wideband and 600 Kbps when on 5G Nationwide/4G LTE (only after 25 GB/mo 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G Nationwide or 4G LTE hotspot data on 5G Play More and 5G Do More plans, and after 50 GB/mo of 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G Nationwide or 4G LTE hotspot data on the 5G Get More plan).

Verizon appoints Samantha Hammock as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) announced the appointment of Sam Hammock to Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Verizon, effective December 1, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) announced the appointment of Sam Hammock to Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Verizon, effective December 1, 2021.
  • The main difference between a good organization and a great one always comes down to talent, said Vestberg.
  • Sam Hammock is a proven HR leader with the experience and vision to lead us in a transformative time for our industry.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020.

Manon Brouillette named Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Consumer Group

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq:VZ) announced the appointment of Manon Brouillette to Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group effective January 1, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq:VZ) announced the appointment of Manon Brouillette to Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group effective January 1, 2022.
  • Manon brings a wealth of global expertise in consumer initiatives to Verizon, having scaled major brands with sustainable growth and exceptional customer-first experiences, Vestberg said.
  • Leveraging our investment in C-band and the pending Tracfone acquisition, Manon will continue to scale our Consumer business across home and mobile.
  • Manon will be responsible for all aspects of Verizon Consumer Groups customer-first strategy, execution and growth, including consumer marketing, products and services, retail and customer service operations as well as digital excellence.

The Ad Council's 67th Annual Public Service Award Dinner to Honor Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Ad Council announced today that its 67th Annual Public Service Award Dinner will honor Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Ad Council announced today that its 67th Annual Public Service Award Dinner will honor Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg.
  • Bringing together leaders at the intersection of media, marketing, advertising and technology, the Annual Public Service Award Dinner is the organization's largest fundraising event, with the last Annual Dinner in 2019 raising more than $5.8 million to support the Ad Council's national social impact programs.
  • This year's event will be co-chaired by Linda Yaccarino, Ad Council Chair and Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal, and Ad Council Vice Chair Diego Scotti, Chief Marketing Officer of Verizon.
  • Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon,will receive the Public Service Award for his outstanding corporate citizenship.

Verizon reports increased 5G adoption and record 2Q performance

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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We are also expanding our 5G Ultra Wideband and 5G Home markets," said Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg.

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  • We are also expanding our 5G Ultra Wideband and 5G Home markets," said Verizon Chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg.
  • In second-quarter 2021, Verizon announced an agreement to sell Verizon Media to Apollo funds, with an expected close date in second-half 2021.
  • This increase was the result of wireless revenue growth, strong Fios and Verizon Media results, and increased wireless equipment revenue.
  • This increased activity and Consumer's differentiated customer proposition drove 5G adoption and step-ups to premium unlimited plans.