Fox Broadcasting Company

FOX First Run Expands Partnership with Interactive Media Platform Partner ACTV8me to Amplify Fall Programming

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX First Run announced today that it is broadening its partnership with media technology provider ACTV8me, to create a unified interactive experience across its all-star lineup "You Bet Your Life" and "Pictionary."

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX First Run announced today that it is broadening its partnership with media technology provider ACTV8me, to create a unified interactive experience across its all-star lineup "You Bet Your Life" and "Pictionary."
  • "We are excited to serve more viewers, and optimize cross-screen experiences for premier sponsors and prizing partners," added David Schreff, CEO of ACTV8me.
  • "By displaying our SQR Code solution at pivotal moments, FOX First Run is designing opportunities for viewers to test their knowledge and be rewarded this fall."
  • Check your local listings, or visit https://youbetyourlife.com / and Pictionaryontv.com
    FOX First Run serves as the television syndication arm of FOX Broadcasting Company.

THE BIG DRAW ‒Ar[t]chaeology: Convergence of Art with Sanxingdui event kicks off smoothly

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220629006042/en/
    On the morning of June 29th, the launch ceremony of THE BIG DRAW Ar[t]chaeology:Convergence of Art with Sanxingdui event was held successfully.
  • Kam Panesar, the Big Draw Ambassador in China said Archaeologists interpret the past, while artists interpret the past culture with the present and future.
  • This event, aims to inspire them to tell new stories of the unknown past through art and design.
  • For more information and registration, you can follow the official The Big Draw website and WeChat account for Sanxingdui Cultural and Creative Products.

FOX Television Stations Digital Properties are #1 in Total Minutes Against Competing O&O Station Groups for 19th Consecutive Month

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June 28, 2022 FOX Television Stations Digital properties finished May 2022 as the top-performing O&O station group in Total Minutes according to Comscore Media-Metrix pulling in 3x the Total Minutes as the other O&O groups combined.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June 28, 2022 FOX Television Stations Digital properties finished May 2022 as the top-performing O&O station group in Total Minutes according to Comscore Media-Metrix pulling in 3x the Total Minutes as the other O&O groups combined.
  • This marks FOX Television Station's 19th consecutive month ranking as number one in the category.
  • FOX Television Stations closed out the month reaching 1.67B Total Minutes, 403M Total Views, and 54M Unique Visitors.
  • On YouTube, FOX Television Stations secured the overall #1 spot among all local station groups, with more than 531M video views.

Sinclair Names Adam Ware Senior Vice President, Growth Networks Group

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced Adam Ware has been elevated to SVP, Growth Networks Group, and will continue to oversee the companys national multicast networks, COMET , CHARGE!

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced Adam Ware has been elevated to SVP, Growth Networks Group, and will continue to oversee the companys national multicast networks, COMET , CHARGE!
  • Ware was previously Vice President and General Manager of the group.
  • and TBD
    Ben Lister was named Senior Director, Head of Programming, Growth Networks Group
    David Weissberg was named AVP, Research and Strategy, Growth Networks Group
    and Derek Van Nostran joins the Growth Networks Group as Senior Director, Marketing and Creative Services
    Digital broadcast networks and FAST channels represent the next generation of television channels.
  • Im thrilled to be overseeing the Growth Networks Group and to be working with an amazing team.

FOX Weather Signs Meteorologist Michael Estime

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

FOX Weather, FOX News Medias free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service has signed meteorologist Michael Estime to serve as an on-air host, announced Sharri Berg, its president.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Medias free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service has signed meteorologist Michael Estime to serve as an on-air host, announced Sharri Berg, its president.
  • In making the announcement Berg said, We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the FOX Weather team as part of the exceptional pipeline of talent we have cultivated throughout the extended FOX family.
  • Previously, Estime was stationed at FOX owned & operated station WJBK-TV in Detroit, Michigan, where he spent two years as the weekend meteorologist covering flooding, snowstorms, and various weather patterns.
  • Available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android, FOX Weather is also on internet-connected TVs via FOX NOW, the FOX News app, Tubi, Amazon News, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Xumo, Vidgo and WOW!.

UEFA National Team Competitions Kick off on FOX Sports and FuboTV With UEFA Nations League™ Broadcast Schedule

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Friday, May 27, 2022

UEFA Nations League marks the first competition in the networks new agreement with UEFA.

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  • UEFA Nations League marks the first competition in the networks new agreement with UEFA.
  • UEFA Nations League 2022/23 Highlights:
    UEFA Nations League 2020/21 runner-up Spain open play on the second day of the competition vs. Portugal.
  • Play-by-play announcer John Strong and match analyst Stu Holden serve as FOX Sports lead announce team for UEFA Nations League matches on FS1.
  • Click here to view the UEFA Nations League on FOX Sports broadcast schedule and here to view the UEFA Nations League on FuboTV broadcast schedule.

The Crystal Method to Auction NFT of New Music Video on MakersPlace

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, today announced that The Crystal Method, one of the most successful American electronic acts of all time, will be auctioning an NFT of their new lead single's music video "Watch Me Now" on its platform on April 26, 2022 at 3:30PM PT.

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  • The official music video for "Watch Me Now" is an animated love letter to Nevada, the home of The Crystal Method.
  • They torment her until she calls upon her crystal ship and takes her rightful seat as an other-worldly queen.
  • "My first NFT release is a collaboration with the brilliant animated artist Micah Monkey and will be dropping on April 26th," said Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method.
  • The drop will consist of the official "Watch Me Now" video followed by limited edition animation and open edition cels from the music video.

FOX News Media to Expand Distribution of Streaming Services Across DIRECTV Platforms

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Monday, March 21, 2022

FOX News Media will expand distribution of its streaming services across DIRECTV platforms, both companies announced today.

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  • FOX News Media will expand distribution of its streaming services across DIRECTV platforms, both companies announced today.
  • FOX News Medias subscription streaming service FOX Nation will now be available on DIRECTV as a premium add-on which began yesterday with plans to expand availability to DIRECTV STREAM this summer.
  • Were pleased to expand our relationship with FOX News and add value for our subscribers by offering FOX Nation and FOX Weather.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.

Renowned Meteorologist and Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross Joins FOX Weather

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Monday, March 14, 2022

FOX Weather, FOX News Medias free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has hired renowned meteorologist Bryan Norcross announced Sharri Berg, president of the service.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Medias free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has hired renowned meteorologist Bryan Norcross announced Sharri Berg, president of the service.
  • Norcross added, "I'm thrilled to join old friends and new colleagues at FOX Weather as we build a dynamic new weather service.
  • With a career spanning more than five decades, Norcross joins FOX Weather from ABC affiliate WPLG-TV in Miami, Florida where he most recently served as a hurricane specialist.
  • Available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android, FOX Weather is also on internet-connected TVs via FOX NOW, the FOX News app, Tubi, Amazon News, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, fuboTV and Xumo.

Dr. Aimee, the "Egg Whisperer," and Phosphorus Announce Partnership to Provide Genetic Insights for Future Parents on the Path to Build a Family

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

GeneCompass is the first medical-grade genetic test to cover a broad range of important preventable conditions, not just limited to inherited cancers or cardiovascular disorders.

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  • GeneCompass is the first medical-grade genetic test to cover a broad range of important preventable conditions, not just limited to inherited cancers or cardiovascular disorders.
  • This in-depth genetic profiling is a critical pillar to comprehensive fertility care and long-term health management.
  • "We're excited to be working with Dr. Aimee to bring more information to prospective parents as they evaluate options on their journey to build a family.
  • Additionally, Phosphorus provides white-labeling genomics-as-a-service solutions by partnering with organizations who want to deploy their own preventative genetic testing solutions.