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Spruce Point Capital Management Announces Investment Opinion: Releases Report and Strong Sell Research Opinion on Zillow Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: Z)

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Key indicators show Zillow is experiencing a rapid decline in web traffic, which is the foundation for the Premier Agent business.

Key Points: 
  • Key indicators show Zillow is experiencing a rapid decline in web traffic, which is the foundation for the Premier Agent business.
  • Spruce Point believes these practices require significant management judgement as some consumers may have multiple commitment letters from different banks/vendors.
  • Spruce Point believes Zillow should provide more disclosure around assumptions on the timing and conversion of leads and mortgages.
  • As a reminder, our full report, along with its investment disclaimers, can be downloaded and viewed at www.SprucePointCap.com .

WallStreetBets Trader Who Turned $35,000 into $8 Million Launches First-Ever Stonk Madness Tournament

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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It’s called Stonk Madness , a new experience where stock market enthusiasts can pick winners from a bracket of 64 rival tickers.

Key Points: 
  • It’s called Stonk Madness , a new experience where stock market enthusiasts can pick winners from a bracket of 64 rival tickers.
  • The tournament progresses from March 19 through April 5, 2024 until one stock remains as the Stonk Madness champion.
  • More than 40 million Americans pick brackets each March as all eyes focus on the drama and surprises that come with college basketball playoffs1.
  • “Watching stocks has become sport for millions of young investors,” Stonk Madness creator and AfterHour CEO Kevin Xu said.

ShowSeeker Appoints Joni Claerbout as Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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ShowSeeker , a global organization and creator of the US advertising industry’s fastest-growing, cloud-based order management system, today announced the addition of Joni Claerbout to its senior leadership team as Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement.

Key Points: 
  • ShowSeeker , a global organization and creator of the US advertising industry’s fastest-growing, cloud-based order management system, today announced the addition of Joni Claerbout to its senior leadership team as Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement.
  • From programming to research, from planning to performance reporting, ShowSeeker manages more than $10 Billion in proposals and more than $2.3 Billion in submitted orders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304633163/en/
    Joni Claerbout, appointed as Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement at ShowSeeker, boasts over 30 years of transformative experience across Comcast, NBC, Spectrum Reach, and Cox Media.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I was one of ShowSeeker’s first customers and over the last 20 years, I have watched this company grow into a world-class organization, with a robust, end-to-end order management system that is changing the industry,” said Joni Claerbout, Vice President of Sales and Client Engagement at ShowSeeker.

3 in 4 CTV Users Watch Live Sports Via Streaming Apps

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229805370/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229805370/en/
    Stadium to Screen: Streaming Live Sports in 2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The study highlights a significant surge in live sports streaming, with 74% of CTV users opting for streaming applications, a notable increase from 68% in 2023.
  • Moreover, the data shows that 38% of users are utilizing three or more streaming services to catch their beloved sports action.
  • Consumer engagement extends beyond the game: 64% of viewers are likely to pay attention to ads while watching live sports.
  • Matta continued: "CTV environments offer new opportunities for creativity and meaningful connections outside of the typical 30-second format.

TEGNA Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results and Provides Business Update

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Since our third quarter earnings release on November 7, 2023, TEGNA has renewed multiple comprehensive retransmission consent agreements representing approximately 30 percent of our traditional subscribers.
  • 1 In analyzing fourth quarter 2023 results, investors should be reminded that TEGNA’s odd-to-even year results are negatively impacted by the absence of even-year political revenues.
  • Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA was down 28 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 reflecting lower high-margin AMS and political revenue and higher programming expenses.

Shoptalk Announces Speaker Lineup for 2024 Event in Las Vegas

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Shoptalk , the leading global event for retail and ecommerce, today announced the speaker lineup for its 2024 conference taking place March 17–20 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • Shoptalk , the leading global event for retail and ecommerce, today announced the speaker lineup for its 2024 conference taking place March 17–20 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
  • Following his special guest appearance alongside Usher during the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, Grammy Award–winning rapper and actor Ludacris will headline the annual Shoptalk Beach Party.
  • Highly anticipated Shoptalk 2024 mainstage speakers include:
    Tony Spring, the new President and CEO of Macy’s, Inc., who—in his first public interview since taking over the CEO reins—will outline his strategic vision for the $24 billion retailer.
  • “This year’s carefully curated speaker lineup includes influential retail leaders from across the industry, who will share the freshest perspectives on the technologies, trends and tactics that are shaping retail today,” said Sophie Wawro, Global President, Shoptalk.

FedEx Continues Pledge to HBCUs with Announcement of Third Student Ambassador Cohort

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program.

Key Points: 
  • Today, FedEx, the world's largest express transportation company, announced the third cohort of the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program.
  • Students from eight HBCUs will gain exposure to FedEx leadership, team members, and unique learning experiences that help build leadership and career-ready skills.
  • New participants were selected from the following eight HBCUs, most of which are regionally located in close proximity to a FedEx operating or distribution facility.
  • The proximity allows students from within these communities more opportunities to engage with Team FedEx and learn about the business.

Gary Neville Joins Consello Strive as Partner

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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LONDON and NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consello Group ("Consello" or "the Firm"), a leading global advisory and investing firm, today announced the appointment of Gary Neville, Manchester United Football Club icon and sports media personality, as a Partner in the Firm's Consello Strive ("Strive") business. Neville will also become Chairman of Strive's UK business.

Key Points: 
  • Joins World-Leading Team Including Tom Brady, Serena Williams and Pau Gasol
    Consello Strive is World's First Advisory, Investing, IP & Content Management and Leadership Development Business Tailored to Sports, Media and Entertainment Industries
    LONDON and NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consello Group ("Consello" or "the Firm"), a leading global advisory and investing firm, today announced the appointment of Gary Neville, Manchester United Football Club icon and sports media personality, as a Partner in the Firm's Consello Strive ("Strive") business.
  • Neville played for Manchester United for 19 seasons, serving as the team's captain between 2005 and 2011.
  • Gary Neville, Consello Strive Partner and Chairman of Strive UK said: "I'm delighted to join Consello and play a prominent role in the Firm's thriving business.
  • Other Consello Strive partners include seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady; 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams; two-time NBA champion and NBA Basketball Hall of Famer Pau Gasol; former President and CEO of WW International and Consello Partner Mindy Grossman; and Uber co-founder and Consello Partner Oscar Salazar.

Gary Neville Joins Consello Strive as Partner

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Monday, March 4, 2024
UEFA, UEFA Champions League, Education, WW International, Super Bowl, Personality, Business development, Entertainment Industries, Season, Partner, History, IP, Football, Management

LONDON and NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consello Group ("Consello" or "the Firm"), a leading global advisory and investing firm, today announced the appointment of Gary Neville, Manchester United Football Club icon and sports media personality, as a Partner in the Firm's Consello Strive ("Strive") business. Neville will also become Chairman of Strive's UK business.

Key Points: 
  • Joins World-Leading Team Including Tom Brady, Serena Williams and Pau Gasol
    Consello Strive is World's First Advisory, Investing, IP & Content Management and Leadership Development Business Tailored to Sports, Media and Entertainment Industries
    LONDON and NEW YORK, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consello Group ("Consello" or "the Firm"), a leading global advisory and investing firm, today announced the appointment of Gary Neville, Manchester United Football Club icon and sports media personality, as a Partner in the Firm's Consello Strive ("Strive") business.
  • Neville played for Manchester United for 19 seasons, serving as the team's captain between 2005 and 2011.
  • Gary Neville, Consello Strive Partner and Chairman of Strive UK said: "I'm delighted to join Consello and play a prominent role in the Firm's thriving business.
  • Other Consello Strive partners include seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady; 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams; two-time NBA champion and NBA Basketball Hall of Famer Pau Gasol; former President and CEO of WW International and Consello Partner Mindy Grossman; and Uber co-founder and Consello Partner Oscar Salazar.

OnderLaw Unveils Hilarious Super Bowl Ad Taking Aim at Insurance Companies

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the nation watched the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVIII, one local law firm, OnderLaw, took center stage with a parody commercial broadcasted across the St. Louis area. The debut of the "Get Out of My Head" commercial, as part of its "Mascot Masterminds" advertising campaign, takes direct aim at the insurance companies and their friendly mascots.

Key Points: 
  • The debut of the "Get Out of My Head" commercial, as part of its "Mascot Masterminds" advertising campaign, takes direct aim at the insurance companies and their friendly mascots.
  • Onder announces a fight to take on the big insurance companies and the mascots show paranoia in the face of their challenger.
  • In coordination with the release of two other Super Bowl weekend commercials – "Tricks of the Trade" and "Party's Over" – the "Mascot Masterminds" advertisements show insurance companies like never before and spill go-to plays from their playbook.
  • With each advertisement educating viewers, OnderLaw promises to be the mascots' worst enemy and hold insurance companies accountable.