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mParticle Achieves the new AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Amazon Web Services, NBCUniversal, Advertising, Amazon, Running, Marketing, APN, Data management, JetBlue, Partnership, AWS, Customer data platform, Sales, Venmo

AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency Partners provide these customers – including advertising agencies, marketers, publishers, advertising and marketing technology providers, and analytics service providers – with AWS-validated solutions and services, helping to accelerate their transformation.

Key Points: 
  • AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency Partners provide these customers – including advertising agencies, marketers, publishers, advertising and marketing technology providers, and analytics service providers – with AWS-validated solutions and services, helping to accelerate their transformation.
  • Achieving the AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency differentiates mParticle in the AWS Partner Network (APN) with demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success in running cloud solutions on AWS for the advertising and marketing industry.
  • To achieve the AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency, AWS Partners must undergo rigorous technical validation by AWS solution architects and provide numerous verified customer references.
  • "mParticle is proud to achieve the AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency," said Jake Dell'Aquila, VP of Partnerships at mParticle.

mParticle Achieves the new AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Amazon Web Services, NBCUniversal, Advertising, Amazon, Running, Marketing, APN, Data management, JetBlue, Partnership, AWS, Customer data platform, Sales, Venmo

AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency Partners provide these customers – including advertising agencies, marketers, publishers, advertising and marketing technology providers, and analytics service providers – with AWS-validated solutions and services, helping to accelerate their transformation.

Key Points: 
  • AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency Partners provide these customers – including advertising agencies, marketers, publishers, advertising and marketing technology providers, and analytics service providers – with AWS-validated solutions and services, helping to accelerate their transformation.
  • Achieving the AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency differentiates mParticle in the AWS Partner Network (APN) with demonstrated technical proficiency and proven customer success in running cloud solutions on AWS for the advertising and marketing industry.
  • To achieve the AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency, AWS Partners must undergo rigorous technical validation by AWS solution architects and provide numerous verified customer references.
  • "mParticle is proud to achieve the AWS Advertising and Marketing Technology Competency," said Jake Dell'Aquila, VP of Partnerships at mParticle.

INSTACART ADDS PEACOCK AS FIRST-EVER STREAMING PARTNER

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peacock, the fastest growing streaming service in the United States, and Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced that Peacock Premium is now available to all Instacart+ members in the United States at no additional cost. To celebrate the launch of this new benefit, beginning today, Instacart and Peacock are premiering a custom spot, featuring iconic holiday scenes from Peacock properties across film and television including The Office, Parks & Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 

Key Points: 
  • To celebrate the launch of this new benefit, beginning today, Instacart and Peacock are premiering a custom spot, featuring iconic holiday scenes from Peacock properties across film and television including The Office, Parks & Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
  • "Instacart+ helps deliver all of the snacks and beverages a Peacock viewer needs for a must-see TV night," said Heather Rivera, Vice President, Strategy, Partnerships, and Corporate Development, Instacart.
  • The custom ad spot, which centers around how Instacart and Peacock can rescue customers from holiday chaos, will run across NBCU's linear, social and streaming platforms.
  • To date, Instacart has been a regular advertiser across Peacock and the NBCU portfolio – including Bravo, CNBC, E!

KAY® Jewelers Lights Up Hope for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KAY Jewelers, America's #1 specialty retailer, is lighting up hope this season with a drone show in its latest holiday ad airing during NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, November 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. As an official sponsor of the beloved holiday tradition, KAY will "Light Up Hope" in celebration of their longstanding partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. KAY's commitment has allowed St. Jude to advance treatment and cures for life-threatening pediatric diseases and supported St. Jude in its promise that no family will ever receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food – so that they can focus on helping their child live.

Key Points: 
  • As an official sponsor of the beloved holiday tradition, KAY will "Light Up Hope" in celebration of their longstanding partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.
  • The "Light Up Hope" drone show which took place above the St. Jude campus in Memphis, Tennessee, was executed by KAY Jewelers, St. Jude and Pixie Drones.
  • The massive show brought love, light and holiday cheer to the patients, families, and hard-working staff of St. Jude.
  • In celebration of the launch of the teddy bear fine jewelry collection honoring St. Jude, KAY is donating $50,000 to St. Jude by 12/31/2023.

OSN+ and Anghami Sign Landmark Transaction Set to Transform MENA Entertainment

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a milestone transaction set to reshape the MENA media and entertainment landscape, OSN+, the region's leading streaming platform for premium content and Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGH) ("Anghami"), the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa have announced a deal that will combine their businesses. A first of its kind in the region, the combination of the two local home-grown brands will offer consumers unprecedented digital aggregation of the best and latest in premium movies, TV shows, music, podcasts and more while providing a rich and seamless user experience.

Key Points: 
  • Elie Habib, co-founder of Anghami and set to be the CEO of the combined business commented: "Joining forces with OSN+ is a leap in Anghami's journey to reinvent entertainment in the Arab World.
  • Anghami intends to maintain the listing of its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market following the closing of the transaction.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
  • Following the closing of the transaction, OSN Group will own a majority stake in Anghami Inc.

OSN+ and Anghami Sign Landmark Transaction Set to Transform MENA Entertainment

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Sale, Pandemic, OSN, Terrorism, NBC, Customer, Annual report, Risk, Arab world, Ecosystem, Music, NBCUniversal, Partnership, MENA, Universal, Face, HBO, Paramount, Anghami

ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a milestone transaction set to reshape the MENA media and entertainment landscape, OSN+, the region's leading streaming platform for premium content and Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGH) ("Anghami"), the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa have announced a deal that will combine their businesses. A first of its kind in the region, the combination of the two local home-grown brands will offer consumers unprecedented digital aggregation of the best and latest in premium movies, TV shows, music, podcasts and more while providing a rich and seamless user experience.

Key Points: 
  • Elie Habib, co-founder of Anghami and set to be the CEO of the combined business commented: "Joining forces with OSN+ is a leap in Anghami's journey to reinvent entertainment in the Arab World.
  • Anghami intends to maintain the listing of its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market following the closing of the transaction.
  • The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
  • Following the closing of the transaction, OSN Group will own a majority stake in Anghami Inc.

PayPal Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced senior leadership changes that underscore the company's commitment to building a high-performing organization, serving its customers, and driving profitable growth. 

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced senior leadership changes that underscore the company's commitment to building a high-performing organization, serving its customers, and driving profitable growth.
  • Diego Scotti will join PayPal as EVP, General Manager of a newly formed Consumer Group and Global Marketing & Communications organization, effective December 4.
  • "I'm excited to welcome world-class leaders to PayPal who believe in our mission and have the expertise to help scale our global business."
  • As part of these leadership changes, PayPal veteran Frank Keller, has been appointed SVP, General Manager of PayPal's Large Enterprise and Merchant Platform Group, effective immediately.

Cineverse Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. ("Cineverse" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2023 ("Q2 FY 2024"). 

Key Points: 
  • Operating Expenses Decreased by $6.3 Million, or 34%
    Adjusted EBITDA Increased by $3.7 Million, or 283%, to $2.4 Million
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. ("Cineverse" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CNVS), a global streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2023 ("Q2 FY 2024").
  • Q2 FY 2024 Highlights (all comparisons are to the prior year fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2022):
    During the Quarter, the Company's initiatives to reduce operating costs, optimize our streaming channel portfolio and increase margins had a very positive impact on our financial results.
  • Last quarter, the Company launched Cineverse Services India ("Cineverse Services"), a new business unit that expands upon the Company's successful India operations to consolidate Cineverse's support operations at vastly reduced costs.
  • ET today (Tuesday, November 14, 2023), during which management will discuss the results of the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Jennie-O® Brand Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for Most Turkeys Donated in 24 Hours

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — today announced that they have shattered the previous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the "Largest Donation of Turkeys in 24 Hours" with their donation of 15,000 whole turkeys, made today on World Kindness Day. Separately, Jennie-O is donating more than 5,000 turkeys to additional charities in the U.S., totaling more than 20,000 turkeys donated this Thanksgiving season.

Key Points: 
  • Separately, Jennie-O is donating more than 5,000 turkeys to additional charities in the U.S., totaling more than 20,000 turkeys donated this Thanksgiving season.
  • The Jennie-O® brand collaborated with NBC's TODAY where weather and feature anchor Al Roker helped set today's record.
  • The other 7,500 turkeys were donated to one of Feeding America's Chicago partners, Greater Chicago Food Depository on November 13.
  • The previous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holder for the "Most Turkeys Donated in 24 Hours" was 7,620 turkeys, weighing 142,117.54 pounds in 2022.

Gray Television’s Assembly Studios Celebrates Grand Opening of Innovative Sound Stages in Georgia

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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ATLANTA , Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray” or “we”) (NYSE:GTN) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first-class television and film studios, Assembly Studios, located at Assembly Atlanta in Doraville, GA. Gray Television, the site owner, assembled 135 acres for a new mixed use complex in 2021 that included 43 acres for Assembly Studio’s film and production studio space.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA , Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray” or “we”) (NYSE:GTN) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first-class television and film studios, Assembly Studios, located at Assembly Atlanta in Doraville, GA. Gray Television, the site owner, assembled 135 acres for a new mixed use complex in 2021 that included 43 acres for Assembly Studio’s film and production studio space.
  • Ideally located within the Atlanta Perimeter, adjacent to Gray Television’s Third Rail Studios, the sound stages at Assembly Studios boast superior infrastructure, equipping filmmakers and content creators with the perfect canvas to bring their visions to life.
  • Gray Television has partnered with Universal Production Services to lease and operate the facilities at Assembly Studios and otherwise support the television and film production needs for NBCUniversal Media, LLC (NBCU) and other users and tenants at Assembly Studios.
  • "We look forward to witnessing the impact of Assembly Studios on the community here in Doraville, Atlanta, and in all of Georgia."