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Veritone Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Veritone may, subject to certain conditions and limitations, elect to make any amortization payment in shares of its common stock.

Key Points: 
  • Veritone may, subject to certain conditions and limitations, elect to make any amortization payment in shares of its common stock.
  • Financial Results for Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
    Delivered third quarter revenue of $35.1 million, a decrease of $2.1 million or 6% from $37.2 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Veritone will hold a conference call using its synthetic voice technology, Veritone Voice, to deliver management’s prepared remarks on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its third quarter 2023 results, provide an update on the business and conduct a question-and-answer session.
  • To participate, please join the audio webcast or dial-in and ask to be connected to the Veritone earnings conference call.

Innovid Reports Q3 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Adjustment, SPAC, Risk, FY, NYSE, Tax, CTV, Public expenditure, EBITDA, Telephone, Intellectual property, GAAP, Free cash flow, Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Bank statement, Advertising, NBCUniversal, Growth, NBC, Webcast, Bausch Health, Depreciation, Universal, Annual report, Failure, Pharmaceutical industry, Bookkeeping, Cryptocurrency, Self storage, Bank, Innovid

Our Q3 results are evidence of our increased operational efficiency and our focus on profitable growth.

Key Points: 
  • Our Q3 results are evidence of our increased operational efficiency and our focus on profitable growth.
  • Innovid will be hosting an Investor Day detailing the company's vision, market opportunities, and product innovation on November 30, 2023 in New York City.
  • Innovid is providing the following financial guidance for Q4 and full year 2023:
    Q4 2023 revenue in a range between $35 million and $37 million.
  • Innovid also discloses and discusses non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin and Free Cash Flow.

Award-winning Creative & Media Agency Deep Focus Takes Back Its Name Under New Ownership of Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM)

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Credible, Social media analytics, Social media, APEI, HBO Max, Pedigree, Work, Deep focus, Avis Budget Group, NBCUniversal, OTCQB, Advertising, PF, Angi, Culture, Collection, Madison Avenue, Investment, Branded Entertainment Network, Nickelodeon

Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) ("Bright Mountain" or the "Company"), a global holding company with current investments in digital publishing, advertising technology, consumer insights, and creative media services, today announced that Deep Focus, the award-winning creative and media agency most recently known as Big Village Agency, is taking back its name under the new ownership of Bright Mountain Media.

Key Points: 
  • Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM) ("Bright Mountain" or the "Company"), a global holding company with current investments in digital publishing, advertising technology, consumer insights, and creative media services, today announced that Deep Focus, the award-winning creative and media agency most recently known as Big Village Agency, is taking back its name under the new ownership of Bright Mountain Media.
  • This return to its original name represents a refocus on the culture and values that made Deep Focus so successful against all odds over the past two decades.
  • For us, it’s always been Deep Focus, and it feels right to make it official again,” said Matt Steinwald, Deep Focus executive creative director.
  • Deep Focus will continue to be led by Executive Creative Director Matt Steinwald, Managing Director Steve Scutellaro, Head of Strategy Lindsey Allison, and Head of Media & Analytics Kyle Krueger, under Bright Mountain Media CEO Matt Drinkwater.

The Walt Disney Company to Purchase Remaining Stake in Hulu From Comcast

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Licensing (Entertainment), NBCUniversal, Universal, NBC, Comcast, NBCU, NYSE, Acquisition, Calendar, DIS, The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today that it will acquire the 33% stake in Hulu, LLC held by Comcast Corp.’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) NBC Universal (NBCU), following Comcast’s November 1 exercise of its right under the put/call arrangement between the two companies.

Key Points: 
  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today that it will acquire the 33% stake in Hulu, LLC held by Comcast Corp.’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) NBC Universal (NBCU), following Comcast’s November 1 exercise of its right under the put/call arrangement between the two companies.
  • The acquisition of Comcast’s stake in Hulu at fair market value will further Disney’s streaming objectives.
  • Under the appraisal process agreed to by Disney and Comcast, Hulu’s equity fair value will be assessed as of September 30, 2023, and if the value is ultimately determined to be greater than the guaranteed floor value, Disney will pay NBCU its percentage of the difference between the equity fair value and the guaranteed floor value.
  • While the timing of the appraisal process is uncertain, we anticipate it should be completed during the 2024 calendar year.

Comcast Issues 2023 Green Bond Report Highlighting Allocations Made in Green Buildings and Electric Vehicles

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Comcast Corporation today published its 2023 Green Bond Report , which outlines the partial allocation of proceeds from its inaugural $1 billion green bond that it issued in February 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Comcast Corporation today published its 2023 Green Bond Report , which outlines the partial allocation of proceeds from its inaugural $1 billion green bond that it issued in February 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231030290781/en/
    Comcast Issues 2023 Green Bond Report Highlighting Allocations Made in Green Buildings and Electric Vehicles (Photo: Business Wire)
    Comcast allocated $421.8 million of the $995 million net proceeds from its February 7, 2023 issuance of its 4.65% green bond note to key investment categories outlined in its Green Financing Framework , including green buildings, clean transportation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, for expenditures through the two-years ended December 31, 2022.
  • A portion of green bond net proceeds were allocated to green building construction for the 78,000-square-foot Innovation Centre, which has achieved a BREEAM Outstanding certification.
  • To learn more about Comcast’s green bond issuance, please download the company’s 2023 Green Bond Report .

Summit Ridge Group and Partners Selected to Serve as FCC's 3.45 GHz Clearinghouse

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Summit Ridge Group will manage the Clearinghouse and direct its operations, J.P. Morgan will hold and disburse relocation and incentive payments, and Lerman Senter will serve as legal counsel for the Clearinghouse.

Key Points: 
  • Summit Ridge Group will manage the Clearinghouse and direct its operations, J.P. Morgan will hold and disburse relocation and incentive payments, and Lerman Senter will serve as legal counsel for the Clearinghouse.
  • Together, Team Summit Ridge forms a neutral and independent Clearinghouse with the financial, legal, satellite and conflict resolution industry expertise needed for secure, efficient, and transparent Clearinghouse operations.
  • "Summit Ridge Group is very excited to bring its deep, industry-recognized expertise forward for the 3.45 spectrum band reconfiguration and reimbursement process," said Armand Musey, president and founder of Summit Ridge Group.
  • This experience, along with appropriate procedures from prior transitions, will aid Summit Ridge Group in achieving a fair and effective Clearinghouse process.

Amagi's Ninth FAST Report Underscores Regional and Global Growth and Defines Next Steps for Evolution

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Roku, Statista, CTV, LATAM, AccuWeather, The Roku Channel, Joint Harmonised EU Programme of Business and Consumer Surveys, Habit, News, Advertising, Television, ABS-CBN, CTV 2 Atlantic, CTV Life Channel, Personal advertisement, Growth, Ecosystem, Confusion, NBCUniversal, PAC-12, BeIN Sports, Software as a service, Video game, FAST

The report examines viewer data across 50-plus FAST platforms and a sample of 1,500 channel deliveries that use Amagi THUNDERSTORM, the company's proprietary server-side ad insertion (SSAI) platform.

Key Points: 
  • The report examines viewer data across 50-plus FAST platforms and a sample of 1,500 channel deliveries that use Amagi THUNDERSTORM, the company's proprietary server-side ad insertion (SSAI) platform.
  • News Ranks Highest in Global, APAC, and US FAST Viewership: Compared to other genres, news content contributed the most in global ad impressions (40%) and HOV (37%).
  • "The remarkable growth of FAST on a global scale is both an opportunity and a testament to the evolving preferences of the modern viewer.
  • The latest edition of the Amagi Quarterly Global FAST Report is available here .

Amagi's Ninth FAST Report Underscores Regional and Global Growth and Defines Next Steps for Evolution

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Roku, Statista, CTV, LATAM, AccuWeather, The Roku Channel, Joint Harmonised EU Programme of Business and Consumer Surveys, Habit, News, Advertising, Television, ABS-CBN, CTV 2 Atlantic, CTV Life Channel, Personal advertisement, Growth, Ecosystem, Confusion, NBCUniversal, PAC-12, BeIN Sports, Software as a service, Video game, FAST

The report examines viewer data across 50-plus FAST platforms and a sample of 1,500 channel deliveries that use Amagi THUNDERSTORM, the company's proprietary server-side ad insertion (SSAI) platform.

Key Points: 
  • The report examines viewer data across 50-plus FAST platforms and a sample of 1,500 channel deliveries that use Amagi THUNDERSTORM, the company's proprietary server-side ad insertion (SSAI) platform.
  • News Ranks Highest in Global, APAC, and US FAST Viewership: Compared to other genres, news content contributed the most in global ad impressions (40%) and HOV (37%).
  • "The remarkable growth of FAST on a global scale is both an opportunity and a testament to the evolving preferences of the modern viewer.
  • The latest edition of the Amagi Quarterly Global FAST Report is available here .

AQUAPHOR CELEBRATES SPANISH-SPEAKING MOTHERS AND INTERGENERATIONAL LOVE FOR THE BRAND IN NEW TELEMUNDO PARTNERSHIP FEATURING NETWORK STAR GISELLE BLONDET

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquaphor®, a dermatologist and pediatrician recommended brand known for helping to heal a range of dry, compromised skin conditions for nearly 100 years, has launched a partnership with NBCUniversal featuring Giselle Blondet, Telemundo personality, to showcase the multiple uses of Aquaphor® Baby Healing Ointment across generations.

Key Points: 
  • What you see is a perfect reflection of my relationship with my children and grandchildren," said Giselle Blondet, co-host of Telemundo's popular afternoon show, La Mesa Caliente.
  • "Aquaphor Baby offers convenience and value to parents in one essential solution that does so much for babies' sensitive skin," said Patricia Popowich, Brand Director of Aquaphor at Beiersdorf.
  • We are thrilled to see this insight come through in Giselle's personal story and show how her love for, and trust in, Aquaphor transcends generations.
  • The partnership between NBCUniversal and Aquaphor Baby showcases the power of leaning into iconic talent, authentic storytelling, and strategic audience targeting to move viewers from connection to action.

Omnicom Media Group and NBCUniversal Partner to Deliver Transformational CTV Reporting Capability

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Media Group (OMG) the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE: OMC) and NBCUniversal are partnering to deliver program-level reporting at scale across the network's streaming platforms. This first-to-market capability leverages NBCUniversal's NBCUnified Access (previously known as Audience Insights Hub) privacy-minded clean room technology to give advertisers visibility into where their ads are delivered and whether the content aligns to brand values –  information that is critical to spend decisioning but has not been available for CTV media buys until now.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Media Group (OMG) the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE: OMC) and NBCUniversal are partnering to deliver program-level reporting at scale across the network's streaming platforms.
  • "For that reason, NBCUniversal's program level reporting capability is a game changer.
  • Working with the leading streaming partners - including NBCUniversal - CASA is enabling capabilities that will drive category growth by making CTV a more effective and safer investment for brands.
  • "The future of streaming depends on media owners standing behind the value of their content," says Dominick Vangeli, NBCUniversal SVP/General Manager for Advanced Advertising & Partnerships.