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Anuradha Subramanian Joins The New York Times Company Board of Directors

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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The New York Times Company announced today that Anuradha (Anu) B. Subramanian, chief financial officer of Bumble Inc., has been appointed to its board of directors.

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  • The New York Times Company announced today that Anuradha (Anu) B. Subramanian, chief financial officer of Bumble Inc., has been appointed to its board of directors.
  • She brings two decades of experience in key financial roles at a variety of public consumer and media companies.
  • Previously, she was the chief financial officer of digital at Univision Communications Inc. Ms. Subramanian served as chief financial officer, digital at VICE Media in 2017.
  • Prior to Scripps Networks, Ms. Subramanian worked in investment banking at Citi as part of the media and telecom group.

Victoria’s Secret Presents: The Tour ’23 – Now Streaming on Prime Video

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria’s Secret is thrilled to announce that Victoria’s Secret: The Tour’23 is now available to stream on Prime Video. Part documentary, part spectacular fashion event – the exclusive showcase will captivate audiences and provide a viewing experience that celebrates Victoria’s Secret’s mission to uplift and champion women all over the world.

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  • REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Victoria’s Secret is thrilled to announce that Victoria’s Secret: The Tour’23 is now available to stream on Prime Video .
  • Fans of The Tour can embark on their own fashion journey by shopping a collection of styles inspired by the show, now available on VictoriasSecret.com and in the Victoria’s Secret Amazon Fashion storefront.
  • The collection includes exclusive styles, from corsets and robes, to bras and lingerie sets in a variety of colorways and sizes.
  • Viewers can shop this collection while watching on Prime Video with Amazon’s X-Ray feature.

CFP Board Center for Financial Planning Announces 2023 Diversity Summit & Virtual Career Fair Agenda

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board Center for Financial Planning ("Center") announced today the agenda for its sixth annual Diversity Summit and Career Fair .

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board Center for Financial Planning ("Center") announced today the agenda for its sixth annual Diversity Summit and Career Fair .
  • The Diversity Summit will occur in person at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, on November 9, 2023, preceded by a virtual Diversity Career Fair on November 8.
  • The Diversity Summit, one of the only diversity-centric events in the financial planning space, facilitates discussions on initiatives for a more diverse, inclusive and equitable financial planning profession.
  • For more information on the Diversity Summit and virtual Career Fair, including the agenda and speakers, visit CFP Board's website, where you can also:
    Register separately for the Career Fair , which will take place on November 8.

VICE Media Group Completes Sale to Lenders

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced the completion of its sale to a consortium of its former lenders (the "Investor Group"), which consists of funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC ("Fortress"), Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced the completion of its sale to a consortium of its former lenders (the "Investor Group"), which consists of funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC ("Fortress"), Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital.
  • "This marks the start of an exciting new chapter for VICE," said Bruce Dixon and Hozefa Lokhandwala, VICE's Co-Chief Executive Officers.
  • "With the support of our Investor Group, we now have the resources to strengthen our business, our partnerships and our content creation across all platforms.
  • VICE Media Group is a multi-platform media company with a global reach of over 400 million people.

Victoria's Secret Announces the Premiere of the Victoria's Secret World Tour, Streaming September 26 on Prime Video

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Victoria’s Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO) announced that The Victoria’s Secret World Tour will be available to stream on Prime Video on Sept. 26, 2023.

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  • REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio, July 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Victoria’s Secret & Co. (NYSE: VSCO) announced that The Victoria’s Secret World Tour will be available to stream on Prime Video on Sept. 26, 2023.
  • Presented as a re-imagined fashion show, The Tour is a celebration of women and global creatives, looking at fashion and art through a cinematic narrative lens.
  • "We are delighted to continue to expand our relationship with Amazon," said Greg Unis, Brand President of Victoria’s Secret and PINK.
  • The expanded collaboration between Amazon and Victoria’s Secret further brings together the worlds of entertainment, fashion and technology.

Court Approves VICE Media Group Purchase Agreement by Lenders

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 23, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") has approved the previously announced asset purchase agreement ("APA") with a consortium of its lenders (the "Investor Group"). The Investor Group includes Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital. Pursuant to the APA, which has been amended, the Investor Group has agreed to provide total purchase consideration of approximately $350 million in the form of a credit bid for substantially all of the Company's assets, in addition to the assumption of significant liabilities upon closing.

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  • Acquisition by Consortium including Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital Paves Way for VICE to Continue Serving Audiences, Brands and Partners with Award-Winning Content
    BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") has approved the previously announced asset purchase agreement ("APA") with a consortium of its lenders (the "Investor Group").
  • The Investor Group includes Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital.
  • "Following a robust court-supervised process, we are pleased to receive Court approval for this transaction, which we believe represents the best path forward for VICE.
  • VICE Media Group is a global multi-platform media company with a global reach of over 400 million people.

VICE Media Group Enters Into Purchase Agreement with Lender Consortium

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced that it has agreed to the terms of an asset purchase agreement ("APA") with a consortium of its lenders (the "Lender Consortium"), pursuant to which the Lender Consortium has agreed to purchase the Company, subject to higher and better bids from other parties and to the terms of the APA. The Lender Consortium includes Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital, and has agreed to provide total purchase consideration of approximately $225 million in the form of a credit bid for substantially all of the Company's assets, in addition to the assumption of significant liabilities upon closing.

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  • VICE has also obtained commitments for debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing from the Lender Consortium, as well as consent to use more than $20 million of cash that constitutes the cash collateral of the Lender Consortium.
  • All of VICE's multi-platform media brands, including VICE, VICE News, VICE TV, VICE Studios, Pulse Films, Virtue, Refinery29 and i-D, will continue to produce and deliver award-winning content across platforms.
  • VICE Media Group is a global multi-platform media company.
  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Lender Consortium, and Houlihan Lokey is serving as financial advisor.

sparks & honey Expands Advisory Board Welcoming New Expert In Climate Change, Sophia Kianni

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- sparks & honey , Omnicom’s (NYSE: OMC) cultural foresight consultancy announced the addition of Sophia Kianni, the founder and executive director of Climate Cardinals, to its world-class Advisory Board.

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  • NEW YORK, April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- sparks & honey , Omnicom’s (NYSE: OMC) cultural foresight consultancy announced the addition of Sophia Kianni, the founder and executive director of Climate Cardinals, to its world-class Advisory Board.
  • As a member of the Advisory Board, Kianni will help the consultancy and its clients navigate the current climate crisis and narrative, including providing expertise and insights for sparks & honey’s well-respected Cultural Intelligence reports.
  • In 2019, Kianni founded Climate Cardinals, an international nonprofit working to translate climate information into over 100 languages.
  • “I'm excited to join the sparks & honey Advisory Board to educate companies on the importance of sustainability and climate action to members of Gen Z,” said Kianni.

Getty Images and Sky News Renew Exclusive Global Partnership

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE:GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, and Sky News, one of Europe's most trusted news providers, today announced they would extend their longstanding exclusive video partnership.

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  • NEW YORK, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images (NYSE:GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, and Sky News, one of Europe's most trusted news providers, today announced they would extend their longstanding exclusive video partnership.
  • For more than a decade, Getty Images has been the exclusive distributor for the Sky News archive, which includes both their latest news coverage and archive footage spanning over 30 years.
  • “Customer appetite for our industry-leading video offering is only on the rise, which we are servicing with a 20% year-over-year increase in video content,” said Peter Orlowsky, Global Head of Strategic Development at Getty Images.
  • “The access, quality and expertise inherent in this outstanding archive is part of the differentiation Getty Images brings its global customer base and we are proud to continue this longstanding partnership with Sky News.”
    “Over 10 years ago we partnered with Getty Images because they had an unparalleled global distribution footprint and a history in content stewardship and expertise,” said Raelene Rawlings, Sky’s Manager of Content Services.

Influencer names Jenny Penich as SVP, North America Commercial

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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LONDON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that signals Influencer's continued dedication to accelerate growth, Jenny Penich has been appointed SVP Commercial North America at global influencer marketing business, Influencer. Jenny will take responsibility for driving client acquisition and revenue growth with agencies, brands and social platforms across North America.

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  • Influencer has announced the appointment of Jenny Penich, formerly SVP, North America Commercial at VICE Media, as their SVP, North America Commercial.
  • LONDON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that signals Influencer's continued dedication to accelerate growth, Jenny Penich has been appointed SVP Commercial North America at global influencer marketing business, Influencer.
  • Jenny will take responsibility for driving client acquisition and revenue growth with agencies, brands and social platforms across North America.
  • Jenny will be working closely with Influencer's CEO Ben Jeffries, who will be heading up operations in North America.