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PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) Acquires Exclusive Rights to Jackie Schimmel's The Bitch Bible Podcast, Further Strengthening PodcastOne’s Thriving Network of Female Focused Programming

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 04, 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 acquired the exclusive sales and distribution rights to Jackie Schimmel’s The Bitch Bible Podcast. This acquisition allows the podcast to immediately become a cornerstone of PodcastOne’s flourishing and growing network of programming for women.

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  • This acquisition allows the podcast to immediately become a cornerstone of PodcastOne’s flourishing and growing network of programming for women.
  • As part of the newly announced partnership, Schimmel will begin to create video elements as a companion to her audio-based podcast.
  • “PodcastOne is thrilled to welcome Jackie and The Bitch Bible to the network.
  • PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.

Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2024: Sub-Saharan Africa Set to Have 16 Million Paying SVOD Subscriptions by 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The "Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa will have 16 million paying SVOD subscriptions by 2029, up from 7 million at end-2023.
  • However, SVOD penetration will still be low by 2029, with only 7.1% of TV households paying for at least one subscription - although this is up from 4.7% at end-2023.
  • With its roll-out expected to be limited to South Africa, Disney+ will only have 905,000 subscriptions by 2029.

BUILD.org and Comcast NBCUniversal Announce “FamBiz,” a Groundbreaking Entrepreneurship Simulation Game Created to Empower Educators and Students

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

By co-designing FamBiz with teachers and students, BUILD strives to support educators with dynamic offerings that boost student engagement and learning.

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  • By co-designing FamBiz with teachers and students, BUILD strives to support educators with dynamic offerings that boost student engagement and learning.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305841713/en/
    BUILD.org and Comcast NBCUniversal Announce “FamBiz,” a Groundbreaking Entrepreneurship Simulation Game Created to Empower Educators and Students (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Unlocking the potential of education lies in harnessing the power of gamification to ignite engagement and foster deeper learning," says Principal Amen Rahh, CEO, Knowlej.
  • "BUILD's new entrepreneurial CEO simulation game, FamBiz, empowers educators to integrate social-emotional learning into their classrooms.
  • The simulation game, accessible through an online platform, requires only a computer with internet access, facilitating ease of adoption for educators and students alike.

FreeWheel Introduces Programmatic Ad Buying to the 2024 Upfronts with Industry-First, Allocation Module Solution

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FreeWheel , a global technology platform for the television advertising industry, today announced the launch of a new solution that will change the way marketers plan and execute their programmatic TV ad buying.

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  • FreeWheel , a global technology platform for the television advertising industry, today announced the launch of a new solution that will change the way marketers plan and execute their programmatic TV ad buying.
  • The company is introducing this new industry offering, called Allocation Module, ahead of the 2024 upfront and NewFront season.
  • This new industry solution provides another key benefit: Marketers now have a way to better manage their committed ad spend across various ad channels.
  • Allocation Module provides three core benefits, including:
    helping buyers and sellers holistically manage and pace their committed ad spend budgets across all transaction types, spanning direct, programmatic guaranteed and now biddable.

Comcast Announces Premiere of the Inspiring Black Girls Documentary on Black Experience on Xfinity Platform

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to showcase Black talent and content creators.

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  • Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries like Black Girls to showcase Black talent and content creators.
  • The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227373262/en/
    Black Girls Documentary Premiers on Comcast's Black Experience on Xfinity Channel.
  • Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.

Sonoro Announces 100% Year-Over-Year Growth and Massive Global Expansion

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonoro, a leading global Hispanic media company, today announced its 100% year-over-year growth fueled by its rapidly growing catalog of audio-first IP, and expansion into film, television, and live events. Since its founding in 2020, Sonoro has created premium, culturally relevant content in collaboration with leading and emerging Latino storytellers.

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  • Since its founding in 2020, Sonoro has created premium, culturally relevant content in collaboration with leading and emerging Latino storytellers.
  • The company's global footprint and expansion have been cemented with its inclusion in Podtrac's first-ever global ranking of top publishers and networks.
  • "Sonoro's growth is a testament to our team's track record of building global audiences and driving first-class, premium storytelling," said Camila Victoriano, co-founder and Chief Content Officer of Sonoro.
  • "Sonoro is undoubtedly shaping the future of media through its expansive content library and vast partnership network," said Doug Ray, Senior Advisor to Sonoro.

Fortune Names Maryam Banikarim to Lead Its Most Powerful Women and Brainstorm Tech Franchises

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune Media announced today the appointment of Maryam Banikarim as Managing Director, Fortune Live Media.

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  • NEW YORK, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune Media announced today the appointment of Maryam Banikarim as Managing Director, Fortune Live Media.
  • Banikarim will be responsible for the media company's prestigious Most Powerful Women (MPW) and Brainstorm Tech global franchises.
  • I couldn't be more excited to work with the talented group of journalists and professionals at Fortune to grow the Most Powerful Women and Brainstorm Tech franchises," said Banikarim.
  • Banikarim joins Fortune after being a guest co-chair of the 2023 Fortune Most Powerful Women summit and as a longtime member of the MPW community.

BUILD.org and Comcast NBCUniversal Announce "FamBiz," a Groundbreaking Entrepreneurship Simulation Game Created to Empower Educators and Students

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org, a national 25-year industry leader in youth entrepreneurship education, has partnered with Comcast NBCUniversal to announce the launch of "BUILD's FamBiz CEO Simulation Game." Designed for students in grades 7-12, this educator-led, free, and innovative entrepreneurship simulation game sparks engagement in the classroom while introducing youth to the fundamental skills and mindsets they need to lead in school and in life. By co-designing FamBiz with teachers and students, BUILD strives to support educators with dynamic offerings that boost student engagement and learning.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org , a national 25-year industry leader in youth entrepreneurship education, has partnered with Comcast NBCUniversal to announce the launch of "BUILD's FamBiz CEO Simulation Game."
  • By co-designing FamBiz with teachers and students, BUILD strives to support educators with dynamic offerings that boost student engagement and learning.
  • "BUILD's new entrepreneurial CEO simulation game, FamBiz, empowers educators to integrate social-emotional learning into their classrooms.
  • The simulation game, accessible through an online platform, requires only a computer with internet access, facilitating ease of adoption for educators and students alike.

New Athletes Blake Griffin, Shaun White, and Diana Flores; Sports Personalities Taylor Rooks, and Pablo Torre Confirmed to Appear at Stagwell's (STGW) Sport Beach 2024 During Cannes Lions

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, announced today additional athletes and brand partners confirmed to activate at Sport Beach 2024 (June 17-20), the flagship sports business destination at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (Cannes Lions). Six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, three-time Olympic Gold medalist Shaun White, Mexican Captain and Flag Football star Diana Flores, and former NFL player and American Ninja Warrior host Akbar Gbajabiamila join Sport Beach and will participate in featured programming and appearances.  

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  • Stagwell previously announced the return of Sport Beach with athletes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and more.
  • Leading sports media personalities Taylor Rooks and Pablo Torre also join Sport Beach's programming, bringing their unparalleled journalism and thought leadership to the week's conversations.
  • Previously, Stagwell announced the return of Sport Beach with athletes Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Hélio Castroneves, Brandon Marshall and Megan Rapinoe confirmed to attend.
  • "As leaders, innovators, and cultural influencers, Blake, Shaun, and Diana all represent what makes athletes dynamic and interesting in new ways," said Stagwell Chief Brand and Communications Officer Beth Sidhu.

Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts Report 2024, Featuring Netflix, Showmax, Disney+, AittelTigo, Globalacom, StarTimes and More

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa will have 16 million paying SVOD subscriptions by 2029, up from 7 million at end-2023.
  • South Africa and Nigeria will supply 59% (9.4 million) of the region's total.
  • The report covers OTT movie and TV episode developments and comes in two parts:
    Detailed country-by-country analysis in a 87-page PDF document.