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Roku Names Three Executives to New Roles as Presidents of Media, Devices, and Consumer Experience

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Today, Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) announced that three senior executives have been named as presidents of the companys media, devices, and consumer experience business areas.

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  • Today, Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) announced that three senior executives have been named as presidents of the companys media, devices, and consumer experience business areas.
  • Media industry veteran Charlie Collier will be joining Roku as President, Roku Media, effective in late October, based in New York.
  • In addition, Mustafa Ozgen and Gidon Katz are being elevated from their current senior vice president roles at Roku.
  • Roku is a registered trademark and Roku TV is a trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

COUSIN SAL & MUSH MEDIA PARTNER WITH PEYTON MANNING'S OMAHA PRODUCTIONS

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Friday, September 16, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Productions today announced that "Cousin Sal" Iacono and Mush Media are partnering with the Omaha Audio Network presented By Caesars Sportsbook.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omaha Productions today announced that "Cousin Sal" Iacono and Mush Media are partnering with the Omaha Audio Network presented By Caesars Sportsbook.
  • But since the contract is already signed, I think we're good," said Mush Media Co-Founder Cousin Sal.
  • He's built a great reputation by delivering fans content in a fun and authentic way," said Omaha Productions Founder Peyton Manning.
  • Co-founded by America's favorite gambler "Cousin Sal" Iacono Mush Media develops multimedia content focusing on sports, betting, comedy and pop culture.

Wurl to Power Canela Media’s Launch of FAST Channels in U.S. and Latin America

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Canela Medias success on AVOD is a nod to the power of addressing diverse audiences with culturally relevant programming, said Wurls Chief Operating Officer, Sean Doherty, Jr.

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  • Canela Medias success on AVOD is a nod to the power of addressing diverse audiences with culturally relevant programming, said Wurls Chief Operating Officer, Sean Doherty, Jr.
  • Headquartered in New York, Canela Media is ranked as the fourth-largest Hispanic ad-focused company in the U.S., and is female- and minority-owned.
  • Wurl, the leader in powering streaming TV, interconnects over 2,000 streaming channels in over 50 countries.
  • In addition to TV content, Canela Music features a unique blend of Latin music programming, featuring various genres from Latin Pop, Regional Mexican, Classics, Romantic, and more.

IMG Acquires Majority Stake in Barrett-Jackson

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in events, media, sports and fashion, has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, the premier collector car auction and live events company.

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  • IMG, an Endeavor company and global leader in events, media, sports and fashion, has acquired a majority stake in Barrett-Jackson, the premier collector car auction and live events company.
  • Like IMG, Barrett-Jackson is a pioneer of its industry, and we look forward to working with Craig and his team to build on its impressive legacy across categories including experiences, hospitality, content, marketing and partnerships.
  • Weve built something incredibly special and with the expertise and relationships of IMG, Craig and I look forward to elevating our offering and attracting a whole new generation of fans.
  • IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

Trumpet of Band Leader Harry James Hits High Note at Dental Office Exhibit

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Peter Rosenstein, owner of the NYPOIA, a periodontal practice, an award-winning New York City periodontitis and trumpet player, has successfully purchased at auction a trumpet once owned by big band era leader Harry James. A Grammy honoree and Hollywood actor best known for his instrumental version of the 1941 song "You Made me Love You," James also led the first-ever high-profile band to feature legendary vocalist Frank Sinatra.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Peter Rosenstein, owner of the NYPOIA, a periodontal practice, an award-winning New York City periodontitis and trumpet player, has successfully purchased at auction a trumpet once owned by big band era leader Harry James.
  • The James trumpet is the latest addition to Dr. Rosenstein's Manhattan office exhibit of musical paraphernalia, which now includes autographed trumpets from Grammy Award-winning musicians Herb Alpert and Wynton Marsalis, as well vintage photos and other related objects.
  • "I have been collecting antique jukeboxes, phonographs, radios, and telephones for many years," says Dr. Rosenstein.
  • His office uses state-of-the-art technology to provide the highest quality and safest dental implant, periodontal, and bone regenerative treatment for patients.

Cross Country Wins Multiple Coveted Telly Awards for Best-In-Class Marketing

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a market-leading workforce solutions tech-enabled talent platform and staffing, recruitment, and advisory firm, announced today it is the recipient of multiple Telly Awards for its best-in-class marketing and communications campaigns.

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  • Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a market-leading workforce solutions tech-enabled talent platform and staffing, recruitment, and advisory firm, announced today it is the recipient of multiple Telly Awards for its best-in-class marketing and communications campaigns.
  • We are honored to receive these awards from such a prestigious group, and to be recognized for the outstanding efforts the Cross Country Marketing team worked tirelessly to deliver is incredibly rewarding, said Gerald Purgay, Chief Marketing Officer of Cross Country Healthcare.
  • Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents.
  • Entrants are judged by The Telly Awards Judging Councilan industry body of over 200 leading experts including advertising agencies, production companies, and major television networks, reflective of the multiscreen industry The Telly Awards celebrates.

PFG’s Coda Coffee Co. Brews Up a Silver at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) announced today its Coda Coffee Co. promotional video received a silver award in the business-to-business category in the 43rd Annual Telly Awards .

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  • Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) announced today its Coda Coffee Co. promotional video received a silver award in the business-to-business category in the 43rd Annual Telly Awards .
  • The promotional video created by Studio Center tells the Coda story with a three-minute snapshot of what makes the company and its coffee products unique.
  • Coda Coffee Co. has both retail and wholesale products available.
  • Established in 1979, The Telly Awards receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

Wurl to Power Amogo Networx’s Launch of FAST Channels in US, EU and Latin America

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

The Wurl-powered FAST channels will distribute and monetize Amogo Networxs programming across the United States, the European Union and Latin America in six total languages.

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  • The Wurl-powered FAST channels will distribute and monetize Amogo Networxs programming across the United States, the European Union and Latin America in six total languages.
  • Our partnership with Wurl marks a turning point as we expand globally and there is no better partner, as we launch our much anticipated FAST channels, to take us to the next level.
  • Wurl, the world leader in powering streaming TV, interconnects over 1200 streaming channels from the worlds top content companies with the leading streaming distribution services in over 50 countries.
  • For more information about Wurl, please visit wurl.com or follow the company on Twitter and LinkedIn .

Barrett-Jackson Celebrates Fourth of July Weekend With More Than $49.1 Million in Sales at 2022 Las Vegas Auction, Including World Record $1.65 Million 1970 HEMI Superbird

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Sunday, July 3, 2022

Fittingly, American muscle cars led the way over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including a 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird ( Lot #734 ) that sold for a world auction record $1.65 million.

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  • Fittingly, American muscle cars led the way over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including a 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird ( Lot #734 ) that sold for a world auction record $1.65 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220703005015/en/
    A 1970 Plymouth HEMI Superbird (Lot #734) sold for a world auction record $1.65 million during the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction.
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    Our Las Vegas Auction provided our guests an amazing, unparalleled experience over the Independence Day holiday weekend, said Craig Jackson , chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson.
  • The Las Vegas Auction also demonstrated the demand for blue chip HEMI cars that brought in strong hammer prices.

The Telly Awards Recognizes Choice Hotels with a Bronze Award for Non-Broadcast: General Recruitment

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has been named aBronze Award winner for the Non-Broadcast: General Recruitment category at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has been named aBronze Award winner for the Non-Broadcast: General Recruitment category at the 43rd Annual Telly Awards.
  • The accolade, which distinguishes organizations that exemplify all aspects of talent development, recognizes Choice for its dual-focused talent management programs.
  • To create the recruitment video, Ideas for Success: Navigating Your Business in Challenging Times , Choice Hotels collected data from nearly 50 regional business meetings with franchisees.
  • Entries were assessed by The Telly Award Judging Council , comprised of more than 200 industry experts and prior award winners.