A&E Networks

MEDIAGENIX Acquires Media Program Management Solution from Broadcast AdTech Leader, Expands Footprint in North America

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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As part of the transaction, MEDIAGENIX acquired 55 new customers and 11 employees from its strategic partner, the market leader in broadcast inventory and revenue workflow management.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the transaction, MEDIAGENIX acquired 55 new customers and 11 employees from its strategic partner, the market leader in broadcast inventory and revenue workflow management.
  • Both offices will manage client relations and support for its growing roster of customers across North America and Latin America.
  • Although it has been the cable and TV industry’s media program management solution of record, it lacked automation.
  • By establishing its US headquarters and opening the Denver office, acquiring the leading media program management solution and industry experts, and inheriting a built-in customer base, MEDIAGENIX is positioned for accelerated expansion in North America.

Mediaocean and Magnite Strike Exclusive Partnership to Automate Media Planning, Execution, and Reconciliation in Streaming TV

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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This partnership enables Prisma users to activate streaming campaigns directly with premium video sellers through Magnite’s ClearLine solution.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership enables Prisma users to activate streaming campaigns directly with premium video sellers through Magnite’s ClearLine solution.
  • The partnership builds on the 2023 deal to bring Magnite’s streaming inventory into Mediaocean’s ad infrastructure for local TV buyers.
  • As CTV ad spend grows to $30 billion in the US this year, we’re excited to partner with Magnite.
  • “The integration of Prisma and ClearLine will bring more automation to TV buying and further dissolve the divide between linear and streaming ad investment.

PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) Extends Exclusive Rights and Distribution Agreement With A+E Networks for "Cold Case Files" and "I Survived" Podcasts

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
A&E Networks, Friends, Crime, LVO, Season, Culture, Amazon, The Adam Carolla Show, Partnership, Apple Podcasts, Law enforcement, A&E, American Justice, News, PODC, Survivor, Cold Case Files, True Crime, LOS, Family, IHeartRadio, City Confidential, Television

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), which owns ~73% of the PODC outstanding common stock, announced today that it has extended its agreement with A+E Networks for the exclusive sales and distribution rights to popular true crime podcasts “Cold Case Files” and “I Survived.” As part of the agreement, the two thriving media companies will expand their relationship and introduce two new podcasts based on A&E’s long-running television programs, “American Justice” and “City Confidential.”

Key Points: 
  • Based on the groundbreaking A&E television series, “I Survived” documents harrowing stories of human endurance.
  • Our listeners love these podcasts and our network team loves working with A&E as do our advertisers.
  • It’s a fantastic relationship and we are looking forward to more great successes together,” said Kit Gray, President and Co-founder of PodcastOne.
  • PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.

Video Streaming Company Rad Announces Collaboration with Sony Electronics Inc., Bringing the Power of Blockchain to Sony's BRAVIA®TV

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rad , the next-generation video streaming platform, is excited to announce a marketing collaboration with Sony Electronics .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rad , the next-generation video streaming platform, is excited to announce a marketing collaboration with Sony Electronics .
  • This collaboration marks a deeper engagement with Sony Electronics, an existing investor in Rad through Sony Innovation Fund, evolving from Virtual Reality (VR) to more of an innovation collaborator across Sony devices.
  • Tony Mugavero, CEO of Rad said, "Our collaboration with Sony Electronics completely changes how content is consumed and published by studios and creators on TVs.
  • Through this ground-breaking collaboration, Rad and Sony Electronics are setting a new benchmark in the digital entertainment industry, demonstrating how innovative technology can revolutionize content consumption and distribution.

Video Streaming Company Rad Announces Collaboration with Sony Electronics Inc., Bringing the Power of Blockchain to Sony's BRAVIA®TV

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rad , the next-generation video streaming platform, is excited to announce a marketing collaboration with Sony Electronics .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rad , the next-generation video streaming platform, is excited to announce a marketing collaboration with Sony Electronics .
  • This collaboration marks a deeper engagement with Sony Electronics, an existing investor in Rad through Sony Innovation Fund, evolving from Virtual Reality (VR) to more of an innovation collaborator across Sony devices.
  • Tony Mugavero, CEO of Rad said, "Our collaboration with Sony Electronics completely changes how content is consumed and published by studios and creators on TVs.
  • Through this ground-breaking collaboration, Rad and Sony Electronics are setting a new benchmark in the digital entertainment industry, demonstrating how innovative technology can revolutionize content consumption and distribution.

Cengage Group Announces Appointment of Darren Person as Chief Digital Officer

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage Group, a global edtech company, has appointed Darren Person as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer (CDO). With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Person will lead Cengage Group's product technology and innovation organization, and ensure the company continues to deliver innovative solutions that enable learners and educators around the globe to achieve their goals.

Key Points: 
  • Appointment furthers the company's commitment to accelerating product innovation initiatives, including GenAI advancement
    BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cengage Group, a global edtech company, has appointed Darren Person as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer (CDO).
  • "I am thrilled to join Cengage Group during this exciting period of rapid technology transformation in the education space," said Darren Person, CDO, Cengage Group.
  • Net sales for Cengage Group are now 74% digital, with digital sales having grown at a compound rate of 7% over the last three years.
  • Additionally, six million students have purchased Cengage Unlimited, the first-of-its kind digital subscription service, since it was launched in August 2018.

Newell Law Firm P.C. Boosts Legal Arsenal with Prominent Entertainment Attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newell Law Firm P.C. proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel. With a stellar reputation in the industry, McKinney's arrival heralds a new era of legal prowess and innovation for the firm. She specializes in intellectual property, deal strategy, and negotiations, catering to diverse entertainment realms, including TV, film, new media, music, tech-tainment, and live events.

Key Points: 
  • proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel.
  • With a stellar reputation in the industry, McKinney's arrival heralds a new era of legal prowess and innovation for the firm.
  • proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Kimberlina to the Newell Law Firm family," remarked Quincy Newell, founder of the firm.

FreeWheel Introduces The Beeswax Inventory Desk

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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FreeWheel , a global technology platform for the television advertising industry, today announced the launch of its Beeswax Inventory Desk.

Key Points: 
  • FreeWheel , a global technology platform for the television advertising industry, today announced the launch of its Beeswax Inventory Desk.
  • The Beeswax Inventory Desk, which functions as an inventory curation service, is designed to better match buyer demand with premium video ad inventory supply.
  • The new Beeswax Inventory Desk unlocks several new opportunities for both sides of the TV ad buying ecosystem:
    Many buyers are unable to have direct, easy access to premium video ad inventory through current industry offerings.
  • The Beeswax Inventory Desk delivers a curated package of premium video ad inventory to meet campaign objectives with automation and efficiency.

The Ampersand Board of Directors Appoints Mike Dean to Lead Ampersand

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampersand today announced that its Board of Directors has named Mike Dean as president, starting February 5. Dean, an industry veteran and leader in advanced TV and video advertising strategy and operations, will lead Ampersand in its evolution as a provider of data-driven, multiscreen advertising solutions for the industry.  He will report to the Ampersand Board of Directors, including representatives from Ampersand's three owners Charter Communications, Comcast and Cox. 

Key Points: 
  • Ethan Heftman, Ampersand's current SVP Agency Sales, named Chief Revenue Officer
    NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampersand today announced that its Board of Directors has named Mike Dean as president, starting February 5.
  • Dean, an industry veteran and leader in advanced TV and video advertising strategy and operations, will lead Ampersand in its evolution as a provider of data-driven, multiscreen advertising solutions for the industry.
  • He will report to the Ampersand Board of Directors, including representatives from Ampersand's three owners Charter Communications, Comcast and Cox.
  • In this role, Ethan will lead all sales and revenue driving functions across Ampersand.

Tremor International Reports Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tremor International Ltd. (AIM/NASDAQ: TRMR) (“Tremor” or the “Company”), a global leader in data-driven video and Connected TV (“CTV”) advertising technology, offering a unified platform that enables advertisers to optimize campaigns and media companies to maximize inventory yield, announced today its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, reflect the combined performance of Tremor International and Amobee, while comparative figures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include Amobee contribution from September 12, 2022 through September 30, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Company’s financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, reflect the combined performance of Tremor International and Amobee, while comparative figures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 include Amobee contribution from September 12, 2022 through September 30, 2022.
  • The Company generated CTV revenue of $65.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, reflecting a 2% increase compared to $64.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
  • The Company added 223 new actively-spending first-time advertiser customers for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • Financial Highlights for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 ($ in millions, except per share amounts)