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VideoAmp Announces Key Updates to Leadership Team; Peter Bradbury is Appointed to Chief Commercial & Growth Officer

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240104761757/en/
    Peter Bradbury, Chief Commercial & Growth Officer, VideoAmp (Photo: Business Wire)
    CEO Ross McCray is transitioning to active Founder, Board Member & Shareholder.
  • Former Nielsen senior executive Peter Bradbury joins the VideoAmp executive leadership team in the new role of Chief Commercial and Growth Officer.
  • Both Fagan and Hudgins take on increased responsibilities alongside the remainder of the C-Suite, which comprises Paul Ross, Chief Financial Officer; Jenny Wall, Chief Marketing Officer; Marisa Peters, Chief People Officer; and Hari Sankar, Chief Data Officer overseeing Revenue Operations.
  • VideoAmp recently announced partnerships and has gone live with the world’s largest media companies, including Amazon, Disney, YouTube, Warner Bros.

Sara Patterson Assumes Role of Chief Human Resources Officer at Simpro Group

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Simpro , the leading total business management software for commercial and residential trade service businesses, announced Sara Patterson has been named the company’s new Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • Simpro , the leading total business management software for commercial and residential trade service businesses, announced Sara Patterson has been named the company’s new Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205046904/en/
    Sara Patterson , Simpro Group Chief Human Resources Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    With more than 30 years of experience in global talent strategy and organizational development, Patterson has held various HR leadership roles at companies such as Gilt.com, Lemonade, Tribune Media, Conde Nast, Coach.
  • She also served as the Chief People Officer at Bonobos where she oversaw a tripling of headcount, ultimately contributing to its acquisition by Walmart for $310 million.
  • “I am so excited to join Simpro at such a pivotal time of their growth,” Patterson said.

YR Celebrates 30 Years with “30 + Beyond Media” Initiative

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Starting this month, YR Media will launch a celebration of its 30 years of dedication to diversifying the playing field and giving underrepresented voices a platform to be heard.

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  • Starting this month, YR Media will launch a celebration of its 30 years of dedication to diversifying the playing field and giving underrepresented voices a platform to be heard.
  • YR Media has long been a driving force in helping Oakland's youth find meaningful careers in the media industry.
  • Now, as the organization celebrates its 30-year-legacy, YR Media aims to make an even bigger impact nationally by expanding its physical locations and range of platforms, in order to meet a shifting media landscape.
  • Our deepest gratitude goes out to all of our partners and donors, past, present, and future, whose generosity has made our growth and evolution possible.”

THE LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL NAMES NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING SALES

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longtime media executive Michael LaBonia was named senior vice president of advertising sales, effective immediately, Keith Moyer, publisher and editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, announced Tuesday.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longtime media executive Michael LaBonia was named senior vice president of advertising sales, effective immediately, Keith Moyer, publisher and editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, announced Tuesday.
  • A former Hearst Media executive, LaBonia will succeed Chase Rankin, who accepted the role of president of Lee Enterprises' Western Division earlier this month.
  • LaBonia served as senior vice president of advertising for Hearst Newspapers and chief revenue officer and executive vice president of advertising for the Houston Chronicle.
  • LaBonia previously served as senior vice president of advertising at the San Francisco Chronicle, senior vice president of sales and strategic development in Minneapolis at the Star Tribune, and vice president of the Sun Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS ANNOUNCES NEWLY-RESTRUCTURED ADVERTISING SALES DIVISION

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Television Stations (FTS) is restructuring its Advertising Sales division, merging its local, national and digital sales efforts into one streamlined unit designed to leverage the power of FOX's strong news content, live sports and digital/streaming platforms. In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales. He will assume this position immediately, reporting directly to Abernethy. In addition, three talented and experienced ad sales executives, Sheila Bruce, Tom Fleming and Michael Page, have been elevated to new roles.

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  • In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales.
  • Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President and General Sales Manager at FOX Stations Sales and, before that, Sales Manager.
  • Previously, Fleming was the Vice President in charge of managing the sales team for FOX Television Stations.
  • FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S.

Nexstar Media Group Enters Into Multi-Year Employment Agreement Extension With Chief Communications Officer Gary Weitman

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has extended the employment agreement of Gary Weitman, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has extended the employment agreement of Gary Weitman, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer.
  • Mr. Weitman will continue reporting to Perry Sook, Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “We are extremely pleased to be extending Gary’s employment agreement with Nexstar,” said Mr. Sook.
  • We are fortunate to have him at Nexstar and thrilled to be extending his employment agreement.”
    Mr. Weitman joined Nexstar following its acquisition of Tribune Media Company and has been in the strategic communications field for nearly 30 years.

Diversified Financial Services Firm Hilco Global Hires David Kurtz as Vice Chairman - Chief Strategic Officer

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Global (www.hilcoglobal.com), a privately held diversified financial solutions firm, announced today that veteran Lazard banker David Kurtz, will join the firm, serving as Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer.  Mr. Kurtz will report to and work closely with Hilco Global Chief Executive Officer and Founder Jeffrey B. Hecktman. 

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Global ( www.hilcoglobal.com ), a privately held diversified financial solutions firm, announced today that veteran Lazard banker David Kurtz, will join the firm, serving as Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer.
  • Mr. Kurtz will report to and work closely with Hilco Global Chief Executive Officer and Founder Jeffrey B. Hecktman.
  • In this new role as Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer, Mr. Kurtz will be responsible for continuing to fuel growth and further expansion of the overall diversified platform, while reinforcing Hilco Global' s reputation for delivering unsurpassed asset knowledge and expertise.
  • David Kurtz said, "Joining Hilco Global provides such a unique opportunity to leverage both my professional skill set and passion for strategic thinking at a firm that is truly innovative."

Nexstar Names Media Industry Executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of media executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of media executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Mr. Biard will report to Nexstar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, and assume his new duties on August 21, 2023.
  • Mr. Biard joins Nexstar following over 23 years at Fox Corporation (FOX) and its predecessor companies, including executive leadership positions covering multiple functional areas.
  • Mr. Carter joined Nexstar as Chief Financial Officer in August 2009, and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in 2020.

Nexstar Media Group Enters Into Multi-Year Employment Agreement Extensions With Sean Compton, President, Networks, and Dana Zimmer, President, Distribution and Strategy

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it extended the employment agreements of Sean Compton, President, Networks, and Dana Zimmer, President, Distribution and Strategy.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it extended the employment agreements of Sean Compton, President, Networks, and Dana Zimmer, President, Distribution and Strategy.
  • Perry Sook commented, “We are thrilled to extend the employment agreements of Sean and Dana whose leadership has helped drive our growth and shareholder returns.
  • Our strong industry position and positive growth prospects reflect Sean and Dana’s leadership and key contributions alongside the Nexstar Nation team.
  • Prior to joining Nexstar, Ms. Zimmer was President of Distribution and Marketing for Tribune Media Company from 2013 to 2019.

EQS-News: MGI - Media and Games Invest SE: Prasanna Prasad Appointed CTO of Verve Group

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

MGI - Media and Games Invest SE: Prasanna Prasad Appointed CTO of Verve Group

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  • MGI - Media and Games Invest SE: Prasanna Prasad Appointed CTO of Verve Group
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • MGI - Media and Games Invest SE: Prasanna Prasad Appointed CTO of Verve Group
    Prasanna Prasad, Former CTO and Head of Data Sciences at InMobi, Appointed as CTO of Verve Group
    June 07, 2023 - Media and Games Invest SE ("MGI" or the "Company", ISIN: SE0018538068; ticker M8G; Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market and Scale Segment Frankfurt Stock Exchange) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prasanna Prasad as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of its advertising software platform, Verve Group.
  • Throughout his career, Prasanna has been recognized for his efforts in building large-scale platforms and shaping winning technology-led business strategies.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Prasanna as the new Chief Technical Officer of our Ad-Software-Platform Verve Group.