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MEDIA ADVISORY: Broadcast Media Has a Measurement Issue; Can AI Solve It?

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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(NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, and The Center for Sales Strategy , a sales performance consulting company, are producing a new webinar, “An Exclusive Debrief: Using AI to Solve Broadcast Media’s Measurement Issue.” The webinar will feature a thought-provoking discussion where advertising industry experts Paul Cramer and Stephanie Callihan explore the issues facing radio and television broadcast media, specifically around measuring advertising campaign success.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, and The Center for Sales Strategy , a sales performance consulting company, are producing a new webinar, “An Exclusive Debrief: Using AI to Solve Broadcast Media’s Measurement Issue.” The webinar will feature a thought-provoking discussion where advertising industry experts Paul Cramer and Stephanie Callihan explore the issues facing radio and television broadcast media, specifically around measuring advertising campaign success.
  • Attendees will learn how AI is being used to demonstrate proof of performance and measure ad lift while also creating revenue opportunities for broadcast media across three areas:
    While performance data is critical for both digital and broadcast media advertising campaigns, the playing field is uneven, with digital advertising more apt to garner these data insights.
  • But with AI, broadcast media now have a pathway toward helping them better demonstrate metrics of success including added value, over-delivery and web-lift that is directly attributable to ad spending on broadcast media.
  • These metrics are helping broadcasters achieve demonstrable revenue gains from obtaining a larger share of spend to reduced advertiser churn.

Skoll Foundation Announces the Winners of 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.

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  • The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.
  • Every year, the Skoll Award for Social Innovation recognizes exemplary leaders and organizations creating a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous world.
  • The Awardees will be celebrated during the 21st Skoll World Forum at the 2024 Awards for Social Innovation Ceremony, taking place on Thursday, April 11, 4:30-6 p.m. BST at the New Theatre in Oxford, England and virtually.
  • “Global challenges are mounting at an increasing pace,” said Don Gips, CEO of the Skoll Foundation.

FOX News Channel Crushes CNN and MSNBC Combined in Total Day and Primetime Viewers for First Quarter of 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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FNC notched its highest-rated quarter since 1Q’23 among all categories and beat CNN and MSNBC combined with total day and primetime.

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  • FNC notched its highest-rated quarter since 1Q’23 among all categories and beat CNN and MSNBC combined with total day and primetime.
  • During the first quarter of 2024, FNC delivered 95 of the top 100 telecasts in cable news for the entire quarter.
  • Additionally, CNN which saw quarter over quarter declines in total day and primetime averaged just 85,000 in total day 25-54 demo, which is an all-time low in the network’s recorded history.
  • FNC also continued to excel against the competition throughout the weekend for the quarter, outpacing CNN and MSNBC across both total day and primetime with viewers and winning every hour with total viewers.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Shuneca Harrington Vice President and General Manager of WRLH/FOX in Richmond, VA

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media said, “We are thrilled Shuneca is returning to Sinclair to oversee WRLH in Richmond.

Key Points: 
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media said, “We are thrilled Shuneca is returning to Sinclair to oversee WRLH in Richmond.
  • Harrington has also held several sales leadership roles including General Sales Manager at WRBL in Columbus, GA, Local Sales Manager for WAVY/WVBT in Portsmouth, VA, and Digital Sales Manager, National and Local Sales Manager for WNCN in Raleigh.
  • Commenting on her new role, Harrington said, “Rejoining the Sinclair family and leading the already successful team at WRLH is a full circle moment.
  • Harrington remains committed to public service through her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and through her work as a United Way volunteer.

Sinclair Names Matthew Galka National Correspondent, Washington DC Bureau

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Matthew Galka will join the company’s Washington DC Bureau as a National Correspondent.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Matthew Galka will join the company’s Washington DC Bureau as a National Correspondent.
  • Galka will provide reporting for The National Desk , Sinclair’s nationally syndicated news program, and Sinclair’s broadcast stations.
  • Prior to joining Sinclair, Matt was the Capitol Hill Correspondent for CBN News in Washington DC.
  • Commenting on his new role, Galka said, “I immediately jumped at the opportunity to join Sinclair because of their track record and commitment to high quality journalism.

Calling all Emerging Latino Filmmakers: ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Opens Submissions for 2024 Edition

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.

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  • Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.
  • Entries will be accepted via CineYouthFest.org through August 6, 2024, with an early bird discount available until June 4, 2024.
  • The festival will occur from October 9 to October 16, 2024, closing Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Cine Youth Fest is now accepting submissions for its fourth annual event.

AVI Systems Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence in Audiovisual, Unified Collaboration and Digital Media Solutions

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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AVI Systems , the largest global audiovisual and unified collaboration systems integrator, today acknowledged its 50th year of business.

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  • AVI Systems , the largest global audiovisual and unified collaboration systems integrator, today acknowledged its 50th year of business.
  • “As we celebrate our 50th year in business, we are incredibly proud of the journey that has brought us here,” said Jeff Stoebner, CEO of AVI Systems.
  • In the audiovisual industry, AVI Systems is broadly known as the only company of its size dedicated to 100% employee ownership.
  • With a continued commitment to innovation and service, AVI is poised to lead the audiovisual systems integration industry into the next era of digital transformation.

Gannett Announces Nomination of Independent Candidate to Board of Directors

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Maha Al-Emam , a former advisor for Warner Bros.

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  • Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Maha Al-Emam , a former advisor for Warner Bros.
  • If elected, Ms. Al-Emam will join the Board of Directors as of such date.
  • In addition, Maria M. Miller will not stand for re-election at Gannett's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240329194029/en/
    “We are pleased to announce Maha’s nomination and excited at the prospect of welcoming her to the Board,” said Michael Reed, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gannett.

Modern Health & Naomi Osaka’s Hana Kuma Launch Mental Health Focused Video Podcast Series “Can’t Wait To Hear From You”

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Modern Health , a leading global workplace mental health platform, and Naomi Osaka’s Emmy Award-nominated media company, Hana Kuma , today announces the release of their podcast video series, Can’t Wait To Hear From You.

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  • Modern Health , a leading global workplace mental health platform, and Naomi Osaka’s Emmy Award-nominated media company, Hana Kuma , today announces the release of their podcast video series, Can’t Wait To Hear From You.
  • Can’t Wait to Hear From You features two rotating hosts – New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones , as well as renowned YouTube influencer Franny Arrieta .
  • “I am so excited to be officially launching Can’t Wait to Hear from You,” said Naomi Osaka.
  • Osaka was also featured in Modern Health’s first-ever Family Huddle series , designed to empower families and caregivers to discuss strategies for building positive mental health habits.

Impact Communications Signs Best-Selling Book Author and Financial Advisor Coach Derrick Kinney

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Impact Communications, Inc. (Impact), a leading marketing and PR firm focused exclusively on elevating the stature of independent financial advisors, fintech firms, and allied financial services companies, announced today that Derrick Kinney , best-selling author, financial advisor coach, successful podcast host, and sought-after speaker, has retained Impact to represent him in the financial services industry.

Key Points: 
  • Impact Communications, Inc. (Impact), a leading marketing and PR firm focused exclusively on elevating the stature of independent financial advisors, fintech firms, and allied financial services companies, announced today that Derrick Kinney , best-selling author, financial advisor coach, successful podcast host, and sought-after speaker, has retained Impact to represent him in the financial services industry.
  • “Marie Swift and her superstar team are the perfect fit for me,” said Kinney.
  • He’s passionate about making a difference in the financial advisory world and for humanity as a whole.
  • He is known to many as the Advisor to Advisors and is one of the nation’s most respected voices on business and money.