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New report shows tobacco imagery continues to influence youth vaping initiation through on-screen entertainment most popular among 15- to 24-year-olds

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With streaming entertainment options  growing in popularity and nearly every Best Picture nominee at the 2023 Academy Awards featuring smoking, a new report, released today, shows continued high levels of tobacco imagery across TV shows, movies, and music videos, even as peer-reviewed research shows on-screen exposure to these images makes young people three times more likely to start vaping nicotine. "Tobacco's Starring Role," Truth Initiative's fifth annual "While You Were Streaming" study of the most popular onscreen entertainment among 15- to 24-year-olds, found that 25 million young people were exposed to tobacco imagery on top television shows, along with 25 million through top box office movies. Smoking's insidious presence in entertainment media is cause for serious concern given more than 2.5 million high school and middle school students in the U.S. used e-cigarettes in 2022, according to the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) with 46% of a high schoolers who vape doing so almost daily.

Key Points: 
  • "When young people see smoking imagery, they are three times more likely to start vaping nicotine themselves.
  • Key findings include:
    Of the 15 most popular streaming shows among 15- to 24-year-olds, 60% contained depictions of tobacco in 2021, a persistently high and unchanged number versus last year's report and regularly exposed 25 million young people to tobacco imagery.
  • Animated cartoon shows continue to feature tobacco imagery, even those rated for youth and popular to binge-watch among young people.
  • Of note, Fox's "Bob's Burgers" eliminated all tobacco imagery in its latest season, showing it is possible for these shows to take positive action.

From Theater To Audio-Visual Talents, It's Showtime For CTI Honoree Rachel Harris

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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"My showtime mentality is one of the things that makes the way I work unique," she explains.

Key Points: 
  • "My showtime mentality is one of the things that makes the way I work unique," she explains.
  • "If you call me up and say, 'I want to do this show tomorrow,' I'll do it.
  • A theater arts major at Rutgers University, Harris worked for a variety of theatrical organizations, including the Apollo Theater, El Museo del Barrio, and MIST Harlem.
  • Despite the excitement and learning involved in such work, Harris was finding it "a difficult life to build a life in.

EW Nutrition showcases customer-focused solutions for the animal nutrition industry at VIV Asia 2023

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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SINGAPORE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EW Nutrition will participate in VIV Asia 2023 to showcase its newest solutions for the animal nutrition industry.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EW Nutrition will participate in VIV Asia 2023 to showcase its newest solutions for the animal nutrition industry.
  • "We are constantly innovating to provide best-in-class products and programs.
  • Our participation in VIV Asia 2023 is a good opportunity to connect with our partners over EW Nutrition's tailored solutions for industry challenges," says Ramakanta Nayak, regional director for EW Nutrition South East Asia/Pacific.
  • Located at Hall 2, Booth 3550, EW Nutrition's stand highlights flagship products and initiatives, among which:
    Pretect D, a natural solution to mitigate Eimeria-related challenges, making it an effective addition to programs focused on coccidiosis control
    EW Nutrition will also host "Showtime", a series of topical presentations delivered by key industry experts, providing actionable insights into trends and challenges of the animal nutrition industry.

EW Nutrition showcases customer-focused solutions for the animal nutrition industry at VIV Asia 2023

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
VIV, Growth, Vaccination, Hall, Showtime, Temperature, Eimeria, Pharmaceutical industry, Agriculture

SINGAPORE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EW Nutrition will participate in VIV Asia 2023 to showcase its newest solutions for the animal nutrition industry.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EW Nutrition will participate in VIV Asia 2023 to showcase its newest solutions for the animal nutrition industry.
  • "We are constantly innovating to provide best-in-class products and programs.
  • Our participation in VIV Asia 2023 is a good opportunity to connect with our partners over EW Nutrition's tailored solutions for industry challenges," says Ramakanta Nayak, regional director for EW Nutrition South East Asia/Pacific.
  • Located at Hall 2, Booth 3550, EW Nutrition's stand highlights flagship products and initiatives, among which:
    Pretect D, a natural solution to mitigate Eimeria-related challenges, making it an effective addition to programs focused on coccidiosis control
    EW Nutrition will also host "Showtime", a series of topical presentations delivered by key industry experts, providing actionable insights into trends and challenges of the animal nutrition industry.

Know What to Stream Next: TV Insider Magazine Launches as the Must-Have Guide for Streaming

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The editors of TVInsider.com and TV Guide Magazine are launching TV Insider Magazine, the new must-have print + digital guide for how you watch TV today. According to Nielsen, viewers spent more time streaming than watching cable or broadcast for the first time in July 2022. This inspired the nation's leading TV experts to create a companion magazine to the successful website TVInsider.com! Launching with our March issue, TV Insider Magazine will be on newsstands February 21st and feature TV icon Kiefer Sutherland on the cover. 

Key Points: 
  • From the editors of TV Guide Magazine, TV Insider will be your one-stop-shop for all things streaming.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The editors of TVInsider.com and TV Guide Magazine are launching TV Insider Magazine, the new must-have print + digital guide for how you watch TV today.
  • Launching with our March issue, TV Insider Magazine will be on newsstands February 21st and feature TV icon Kiefer Sutherland on the cover.
  • A fresh, innovative way to get the most out of streaming, TV Insider Magazine is the only real and comprehensive guide for streamers.

WEIRDER THAN WEIRD: "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC-THEMED BURLESQUE DOCUMENTARY IN THE WORKS

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SHOWGALS is the heartwarming, funny and weirdly sexy story of Tight & Nerdy, the world's first burlesque troupe celebrating the music and artistry of "Weird Al" Yankovic. 

Key Points: 
  • This feature-length documentary follows Tight & Nerdy across the U.S. on what just might be their final tour.
  • As the story unfolds, we learn that their "Al-Stravaganza" is more than just a comedy show.
  • Directed by Jeff Nucera and Jonathan Ruane, this is a film aimed squarely at those who were bullied for being different.
  • Fans of Al, burlesque and/or documentaries are invited to support the film via Kickstarter beginning at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 at BareToBeStupid.com .

LEADING BOUTIQUE ENTERTAINMENT FIRM DANIEL HOFF AGENCY EXPANDS INTO THE HOLLYWOOD OF THE SOUTH WITH OPENING OF ATLANTA OFFICE

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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As the agency expands its footprint to capitalize on the burgeoning hotbed of production in the South, Daniel Hoff's local agents will bring the personal touch that has defined the agency's growth over the decades and is the firm's hallmark.

Key Points: 
  • As the agency expands its footprint to capitalize on the burgeoning hotbed of production in the South, Daniel Hoff's local agents will bring the personal touch that has defined the agency's growth over the decades and is the firm's hallmark.
  • Now, with the explosive industry investment and growth in the South, planting our roots in Atlanta was an obvious next step for our clients and the agency," said Daniel Hoff, founder of the Daniel Hoff Agency.
  • "Our track record speaks for itself and we can't wait to work closely with the extraordinary and diverse artists who live and work in this vibrant city."
  • Added senior Atlanta-based agents Marta Parrillo and Renee Banks, "We're thrilled with the opportunity to expand our reach and have boots on the ground in this amazing community.

Ziflow Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding from Riverside Acceleration Capital and Companyon Ventures

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziflow, the enterprise creative workflow platform for centralizing feedback on any creative asset using any device, announced today that it has closed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC) and Companyon Ventures. This investment increases Ziflow's total equity funding to $27 million."We are thrilled to support Ziflow as the company continues expansion in the United States and around the world," said Jonathan Drillings, partner at RAC. "This is a product that is built to deliver real value for its users, and which should continue to evolve to empower better marketing creative through smoother operational processes."

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziflow, the enterprise creative workflow platform for centralizing feedback on any creative asset using any device, announced today that it has closed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC) and Companyon Ventures.
  • "We are thrilled to support Ziflow as the company continues expansion in the United States and around the world," said Jonathan Drillings, partner at RAC.
  • "RAC joins Companyon Ventures in this Series A round, who had previously invested in Ziflow during their initial funding round in 2020.
  • "We couldn't be happier to extend our partnership with the team at Ziflow," said Firas Raouf, co-founder and general partner at Companyon.

EntTelligence and Cinemark Announce Extension of Service Agreement

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EntTelligence and Cinemark Theatres announce an extension in service agreement.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EntTelligence and Cinemark Theatres announce an extension in service agreement.
  • After a comprehensive pilot period, Cinemark has signed a service agreement with EntTelligence utilizing its core measurement and insights system – a pioneering platform that provides detailed analysis and actionable information on moviegoer impressions from approximately 3,000 theaters – precisely measuring capacity and attendance at the auditorium and showtime level.
  • "EntTelligence has already provided significant value and insights with their data tracking services, and we look forward to working alongside the team to garner even more insight as we evolve our strategic actions and tactics".
  • "Cinemark has always provided industry thought leadership and continues to find innovative ways to consume and utilize data," said EntTelligence's Chief Strategy Officer and Partner, Steve Buck.

THE BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCES THE "STRAIGHT JOKES, NO CHASER COMEDY TOUR" IN PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN VIBE ENTERTAINMENT

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Urban Vibe Entertainment, The Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce their first Comedy tour, "Straight Jokes, No Chaser Comedy Tour." The event hosted by Mike Epps features standup comedy greats Cedric The Entertainer, Earthquake, D.L. Hughley, and DC Young Fly. Selling out arenas with their R&B tours this past year, the collective is now expanding its promotion into the comedy industry with this 23-city tour. The tour starts on Saturday, March 4, in Indianapolis, IN, and ends on Saturday, May 27, in Las Vegas, NV.

Key Points: 
  • HUGHLEY, EARTHQUAKE, AND DC YOUNG FLY
    THE GENERAL ON-SALE DATE IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
    NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Urban Vibe Entertainment, The Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce their first Comedy tour, "Straight Jokes, No Chaser Comedy Tour."
  • Selling out arenas with their R&B tours this past year, the collective is now expanding its promotion into the comedy industry with this 23-city tour.
  • The tour starts on Saturday, March 4, in Indianapolis, IN, and ends on Saturday, May 27, in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Actor and comedian Mike Epps has been known to bring down the house with non-stop laughter for his unforgettable nights of comedy.