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SIX BOSTON TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEXTGEN TV BROADCASTS

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Television viewers in Boston, the 10th-largest television market in the United States serving more than 2.5 million households, can now experience the future of broadcast television as six local stations today launched NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary, free digital broadcast technology that utilizes the internet and digital applications. The new standard gives viewers more news and entertainment choices, while providing broadcasters with a more compelling and interactive way to deliver their content.

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Now broadcasting in more than 50 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 75% of U.S. television households in 2023.
"This launch took an extraordinary amount of collaboration among the six stations involved and demonstrates the broadcast industry's commitment to NEXTGEN TV," commented Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV.
Viewers watching NEXTGEN TV channels can look forward to enhanced television viewing enabled by NEXTGEN TV as a complement to streaming platforms, as NEXTGEN TV doesn't compete for household bandwidth with over-the-top content, but is provided as a free over-the-air service to elevate viewers' experiences.
Boston viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting, www.watchnextgentv.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

DIRECTV TO ADD CONSERVATIVE-APPEAL COMMENTARY CHANNEL THE FIRST TO DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, AND U-VERSE

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV will launch conservative opinion and commentary network The First across all three of its video services, DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and U-verse very soon. The new high-definition service will join the DIRECTV satellite lineup on channel 349 and U-verse on channel 1220. The First will also soon be available via DIRECTV TV Everywhere websites and applications.

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The new high-definition service will join the DIRECTV satellite lineup on channel 349 and U-verse on channel 1220.
The First will also soon be available via DIRECTV TV Everywhere websites and applications.
As a part of this new multi-year commitment, The First will remain a free channel available to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and U-verse customers without any extra fees, as well as online at TheFirstTV.com/watch and through various streaming providers.
Discovery's Discovery+ and NBCUniversal's Peacock Premium , offering anyone who subscribes through their DIRECTV or DIRECTV STREAM account a discount when they purchase those services from DIRECTV.

HeartSciences CEO Invited as Featured Guest on The Big Biz Show, February 7 at 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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The show will air today, February 7, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time / 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

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The show will air today, February 7, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time / 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
Additionally, the show will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website 48 hours after it airs.
Andrew Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of HeartSciences, commented, “Millions of ECGs are performed every week, yet they have significant limitations in identifying many forms of heart disease.
I look forward to speaking more in-depth about HeartSciences and our MyoVista® device.”

Plex joins Amagi's CTV content marketplace as a platform partner

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that the free global streaming media platform, Plex , has joined its end-to-end content marketplace as a platform partner.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that the free global streaming media platform, Plex , has joined its end-to-end content marketplace as a platform partner.
As Amagi's platform partner, Plex gains access to Amagi's comprehensive network of 2,000+ FAST channels and AVOD libraries from the world's leading content brands.
"Plex has quickly become a one-stop-shop for consumers' streaming needs, simplifying access to content on any device anywhere.
"Amagi is an important partner to Plex with our goal to distribute the highest quality TV channels for audiences everywhere," said Shawn Eldridge, vice president, business development and content, Plex.

Plex joins Amagi's CTV content marketplace as a platform partner

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that the free global streaming media platform, Plex , has joined its end-to-end content marketplace as a platform partner.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that the free global streaming media platform, Plex , has joined its end-to-end content marketplace as a platform partner.
As Amagi's platform partner, Plex gains access to Amagi's comprehensive network of 2,000+ FAST channels and AVOD libraries from the world's leading content brands.
"Plex has quickly become a one-stop-shop for consumers' streaming needs, simplifying access to content on any device anywhere.
"Amagi is an important partner to Plex with our goal to distribute the highest quality TV channels for audiences everywhere," said Shawn Eldridge, vice president, business development and content, Plex.

MARZ Unveils Vanity AI VFX Solution for Hollywood

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ), the visual effects (VFX) studio and AI technology startup helping Hollywood deliver feature-film quality VFX on TV timelines, today announced its first AI for VFX solution, Vanity AI .

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Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ), the visual effects (VFX) studio and AI technology startup helping Hollywood deliver feature-film quality VFX on TV timelines, today announced its first AI for VFX solution, Vanity AI .
Vanity AI is the first completely automated, end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) solution for Hollywood VFX.
Vanity AI is a production-ready solution that empowers VFX teams and Hollywood to deliver large volumes of high-end 2D aging, de-aging, cosmetic, wig, and prosthetic fixes.
Vanity AI has been used by the MARZ internal VFX team on over 27 Hollywood productions, saving clients roughly $8 million in costs and shaving nearly 100 weeks off production schedules.

Nexstar Announces Newly-Created Advertising Sales Structure and Leadership Team Focused on Data-Driven, Multi-Platform Approach

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST: NASDAQ) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”), today announced a newly-created advertising sales structure and leadership team designed to drive ad sales across Nexstar’s diversified media portfolio by further emphasizing its client-first approach, combined with a new data-driven, multi-platform focus.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST: NASDAQ) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”), today announced a newly-created advertising sales structure and leadership team designed to drive ad sales across Nexstar’s diversified media portfolio by further emphasizing its client-first approach, combined with a new data-driven, multi-platform focus.
She will oversee the functional teams focused on developing next-gen advertising capabilities, ensuring that Nexstar is a high-performing enterprise sales organization providing portfolio-based marketing experiences and events for both clients and audiences.
Importantly, Ms. Tavoularis will be responsible for building new functionality for Nexstar in the areas of measurement and insight, sales enablement, marketing solutions, and advertising products.
He played a critical role in launching the HBO Max advertising product and in leading the WarnerMedia sales team through the television industry’s upfront advertising negotiations.

Preston Hollow Community Capital Completes $208 Million Bond Purchase For Assembly Community Improvement District

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Preston Hollow Community Capital recently announced the purchase of $208.7 million in assessment bonds related to the Assembly Community Improvement District in Doraville, Georgia within Metro Atlanta.

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Preston Hollow Community Capital recently announced the purchase of $208.7 million in assessment bonds related to the Assembly Community Improvement District in Doraville, Georgia within Metro Atlanta.
“Preston Hollow was pleased to work alongside Gray and the Assembly Community Improvement District to provide a tailored financial solution for this transformational project,” said Ramiro Albarran, Co-Head of Originations at Preston Hollow Community Capital.
PFM Financial Advisors LLC served as financial advisor to the Assembly Community Improvement District.
Since its inception, Preston Hollow has raised $1.3 billion in committed, permanent equity capital from premier sponsors like Stone Point Capital and HarbourVest Partners.

New Year - New Advanced Technology for Cineo StageLynx App!

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineo Lighting (www.cineolighting.com), an industry leader in innovative production technology lighting, released their new and improved Cineo StageLynx App (version 3.2.4a) on the Apple and Google Play App stores for mobile, tablet, or desktop use.

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Designed for lighting professionals, the Cineo StageLynx App provides a seamless user experience when controlling or testing each Cineo light.
"The Cineo StageLynx App was developed to be identical to the built-in console on our lighting instruments.
The inventive Cineo StageLynx App features the ability to control presets, effects, and LUTS from across the room without having to touch the light.
Cineo Stagelynx is standard on the Quantum series, LB800 and Reflex R15, the StageLynx operating system will be standard on all future lighting products.

Amagi announces its new development center in Croatia

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

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ZAGREB, Croatia, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced the opening of its very first European R&D center in Zagreb, Croatia. The new center will elevate the quality and speed of the technical support Amagi offers to its European customers while advancing product development efforts.

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The development center in Croatia is Amagi's first R&D center outside India and will serve as a hub for the company's growth in Europe.
ZAGREB, Croatia, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced the opening of its very first European R&D center in Zagreb, Croatia.
The new center will elevate the quality and speed of the technical support Amagi offers to its European customers while advancing product development efforts.
The development center will be led by Igor Marinić, Marko Horvat, and Danijel Perić who will now become integral to Amagi.