21st Century Fox

JANUARY DIGITAL APPOINTS BRIAN SIMMONS AS HEAD OF GROWTH

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- January Digital has made a key addition to its team, announcing Brian Simmons as its Head of Growth.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- January Digital has made a key addition to its team, announcing Brian Simmons as its Head of Growth.
  • In this position, Simmons will be responsible for leading all new business efforts and continuing to build on the company's strong growth.
  • "I've followed the incredible growth story of January Digital and January Consulting over the past few years and have so much admiration for the impressive team and client roster they've attracted across both the digital agency and strategic consulting businesses," said Simmons.
  • Prior to imre, Simmons served as VP of New Business at WPP's Grey New York, where he helped land blue chip clients such as Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Fantom Foundation Appoints Joseph Epstein as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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SYDNEY, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fantom Foundation ("the Foundation"), the team supporting the development of the Fantom blockchain, today announced the appointment of Joseph Epstein as Chief Marketing Officer. Epstein's exceptional background in innovative marketing aligns with the Fantom Foundation's mission to build the essential blockchain infrastructure and ecosystem for emerging and innovative Web3 applications to run on.

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  • SYDNEY, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fantom Foundation ("the Foundation"), the team supporting the development of the Fantom blockchain, today announced the appointment of Joseph Epstein as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Epstein's exceptional background in innovative marketing aligns with the Fantom Foundation's mission to build the essential blockchain infrastructure and ecosystem for emerging and innovative Web3 applications to run on.
  • In his new role, Epstein will spearhead the Fantom Foundation's global marketing initiatives.
  • Under Epstein's leadership, the Fantom Foundation's marketing efforts will focus on enhancing the developer experience for those building on-chain as well as community expansion and engagement.

VIET DINH TO DEPART FOX CORPORATION

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX)  today announced that Chief Legal and Policy Officer Viet Dinh will step down from his position and become a Special Advisor to the Company effective December 31, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX)  today announced that Chief Legal and Policy Officer Viet Dinh will step down from his position and become a Special Advisor to the Company effective December 31, 2023.
  • "We appreciate Viet's many contributions and service to FOX as both a board member of 21st Century Fox and in his role over the last five years as a valued member of FOX's leadership team," said Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation.
  • Viet D. Dinh joined FOX as Chief Legal and Policy Officer in 2018 and has led all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters, as well as overseen government affairs.
  • Before joining FOX, Mr. Dinh was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis, which acquired Bancroft PLLC, a leading Supreme Court and high-stakes litigation firm that Dinh founded.

Virtual Interactive Technologies Corp. announces former Sony Pictures Entertainment Senior VP Mark Caplan has been appointed to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Denver, Colorado, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Interactive Technologies Corp., (OTC: VRVR) ("VRVR" or the "Company"), an American multi-platform video gaming developer and publisher, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Mark Caplan to its newly expanded board of directors.

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  • Mark Caplan is a founder of Ridge Partners, a business development consulting practice providing clients with licensing guidance, advisory, strategic planning, and content distribution strategies across various entertainment media platforms and services.
  • Mark previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Products at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
  • In this role, he oversaw Consumer Product Licensing, IP Strategy & Management, Location Based Entertainment, and Interactive Gaming efforts on behalf of the studio.
  • During his 20-year career with SPE, Mark was involved with some of the most recognized entertainment properties in film and television.

PRIDE365™ CERTIFIED SECURES DOMAIN PRIDE.ORG AND RECEIVES HONOUR AT THE INAUGURAL INTERPRIDE GLOBAL GALA

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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LONDON, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pride365, a trailblazing organisation with a mission to make the world a more inclusive place, have announced the acquisition of the domain www.pride.org. With immediate effect, all portal activity, news and pertinent information will be housed and accessed under the www.pride.org banner.

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  • With immediate effect, all portal activity, news and pertinent information will be housed and accessed under the www.pride.org banner.
  • Pride365 empowers organisations to become true catalysts for positive change by putting a focus on real, actionable and incremental improvement.
  • As InterPride's global partner, Pride365 work to inspire organisations to meet the highest standards of inclusion, culture and equality all year round and were delighted to be honoured with the InterPride Champion Award at the recent InterPride 40th anniversary celebrations Global Gala in Los Angeles.
  • On receiving the award, Jack Mizel remarked, "On behalf of Pride365, I am deeply honoured to accept the InterPride Champion Award.

Laurie Rosenfield Joins JM Search

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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JM Search , a premier retained executive search firm, welcomes Laurie Rosenfield as Partner and Co-Practice Leader for the firm’s Media, Entertainment, MarTech & Communications Team.

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  • JM Search , a premier retained executive search firm, welcomes Laurie Rosenfield as Partner and Co-Practice Leader for the firm’s Media, Entertainment, MarTech & Communications Team.
  • Prior to JM Search, she was the Global Chief People Officer for Hill + Knowlton Strategies, one of the world’s leading global communications companies.
  • Laurie led the Executive Search function at Wolters Kluwer, the $5B global provider of professional information and software solutions.
  • Rosenfield will co-lead a seasoned Media, Entertainment, MarTech & Communications team at JM Search, including several former colleagues.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DEBUTS FIRST-EVER BRAND FILM, "ALONE IN TOMBSTONE," BASED ON A WATTPAD SHORT STORY ADAPTED FOR THE SCREEN

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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DALLAS, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) premieres the short film "Alone in Tombstone," a first-ever brand film for the airline and the first Wattpad Brand Original. The film, based on a short story, was written by Wattpad author E.A. Comiskey, and was adapted into a short film, "Alone in Tombstone," by Tongal community member Kelsey Taylor ("Alien: Specimen," 20th Century Fox). "Alone in Tombstone" is now available on Southwest's YouTube Channel and via the free movie offerings onboard Southwest® flights beginning June 1.

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  • Comiskey, and was adapted into a short film, "Alone in Tombstone," by Tongal community member Kelsey Taylor ("Alien: Specimen," 20th Century Fox).
  • "Alone in Tombstone" is now available on Southwest's YouTube Channel and via the free movie offerings onboard Southwest® flights beginning June 1.
  • The project began in 2021, when Southwest Airlines® and Wattpad, a leading webnovel platform, celebrated the carrier's 50th Anniversary through a writing contest.
  • "We are thrilled to debut our first Wattpad Brand Originals alongside Southwest Airlines and Tongal, highlighting the incredible creativity we see across Wattpad daily."

Yalla, Tel Aviv! Shake Shack Is Israel Bound

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Shake Shack’s (“Shake Shack” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SHAK) global expansion continues into Israel, with plans to launch in Tel Aviv in 2024.

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  • Shake Shack’s (“Shake Shack” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SHAK) global expansion continues into Israel, with plans to launch in Tel Aviv in 2024.
  • Shake Shack will partner with Harel Wizel and Yarzin Sella Group to bring Shake Shack to Israel.
  • "I am thrilled that together with Harel Wizel, we will be bringing Shake Shack to Israel," says Yuval Sella, Chairman of Yarzin Sella Group.
  • This is an exciting milestone for our company, and we look forward to sharing the joy of Shake Shack with the people of Israel.

AmeriHealth Caritas Launches the In Reach Network

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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Distributed content will include the In Reach Network website and mobile application, short-form videos on social media channels, audio and podcasts, long-form documentaries, television programming and specials, digital text, and printed publications.

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  • Distributed content will include the In Reach Network website and mobile application, short-form videos on social media channels, audio and podcasts, long-form documentaries, television programming and specials, digital text, and printed publications.
  • “For the past 40 years, AmeriHealth Caritas has been working to help our members access the health care system.
  • We believe that the American Dream should be In Reach for everyone and so we’re launching the In Reach Network to unleash the power of omnichannel media,” said AmeriHealth Caritas CEO Paul Tufano.
  • The In Reach Network will also offer access to the “Kelly Corrigan Wonders” podcast, which has released 277 episodes and accumulated more than 44 million listens across a dozen NPR stations and through podcasting apps.

PrizePicks Announces Its Own Fantasy Lineup of Legal and Government All-Stars, Including Appointment of Company's First Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest privately-held skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced major strategic hires to lead the company's legal, compliance and government affairs-related initiatives, including the addition of the company's first Chief Legal Officer to the executive management team.

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  • PrizePicks adds to legal, compliance and government affairs team, including company's first Chief Legal Officer
    Jason Barclay, formerly legal counsel to two U.S. governors, joins PrizePicks as its first Chief Legal Officer and Head of Public Policy.
  • At 21st Century Fox, Guidera led an industry coalition that engaged Attorneys General on intellectual property rights and search engines.
  • John Pauley, formerly the Government Affair Manager at Sportradar, joins as PrizePicks' Vice President of Government Affairs.
  • Barclay will serve on the Company's Executive Leadership Team and will oversee all of PrizePicks' Government Affairs, Legal & Compliance, and People-related operations.