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Julius Genachowski and Dawn Ostroff Join Mattel Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Julius Genachowski and Dawn Ostroff have joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Julius Genachowski and Dawn Ostroff have joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2024.
  • Mr. Genachowski brings to Mattel extensive experience in technology, media and telecom, including internet and digital communications policy, cybersecurity, and privacy.
  • Mr. Genachowski is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sonos and serves on the Board of Mastercard.
  • Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Julius and Dawn are globally respected leaders in media, entertainment, and technology and we are thrilled to welcome them to Mattel’s Board of Directors.

Unite Private Networks Announces Market Expansion into Yuma, Arizona Carrier community will now have access to diverse fiber-optic network

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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YUMA, Ariz., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion into Yuma, AZ.

Key Points: 
  • YUMA, Ariz., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion into Yuma, AZ.
  • The expansion will bring 70 miles of new, high-count fiber-optic infrastructure throughout Yuma, yielding over 2,450 serviceable buildings.
  • UPN will also establish a network hub in Yuma and deploy diverse connectivity to UPN's network in Denver for enhanced network resiliency.
  • Carrier customers in the area will now have access to Optical Ethernet and Internet Access powered by a low-latency, carrier-grade, 100 percent fiber-optic network.

Cox Communications Completes Acquisition of Unite Private Networks

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications has completed the acquisition of commercial fiber provider, Unite Private Networks (UPN).

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications has completed the acquisition of commercial fiber provider, Unite Private Networks (UPN).
  • "We'll draw upon the successes of Segra and UPN, in addition to the rich history and values of Cox as we form our new fiber infrastructure company," said Mark Greatrex, president, Cox Communications.
  • "Our partnership with Cox Communications drove innovation, optimized operations, and fostered long-term sustainability," said George Morgan, senior advisor, Ridgemont Equity Partners.
  • Evercore acted as exclusive financial advisor to Cox Communications in this transaction and Eversheds Sutherland acted as legal counsel.

Unite Private Networks Announces Market Expansion into Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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LAS CRUCES, N.M., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion into Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Key Points: 
  • LAS CRUCES, N.M., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion into Las Cruces, New Mexico.
  • The expansion will bring over 55 miles of new, high-count fiber-optic infrastructure, including a core ring configuration for network diversity, yielding over 2,433 serviceable locations throughout Las Cruces.
  • UPN will also establish a network hub in the market and provision network capacity back to UPN's core point-of-presence in Albuquerque, NM.
  • Beyond services, UPN will invest in the community and network by employing a local operations team to install and maintain service.

Unite Private Networks to Provide Increased Bandwidth to Customers in Kansas City During 2023 NFL Draft

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, announced today it will provide increased connectivity to its enterprise, carrier, and government customers located near the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, announced today it will provide increased connectivity to its enterprise, carrier, and government customers located near the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City.
  • UPN's advanced fiber-optic infrastructure throughout the city has enabled the company to upgrade bandwidth capacity quickly and effectively to support the events throughout the weekend.
  • With over 300,000 predicted 2023 NFL Draft attendees, UPN is poised to provide enhanced connectivity to its customers located near the event, ensuring ample bandwidth for an increased number of network-connected devices.
  • "As a company headquartered in the heart of Kansas City, we are proud to support our customers and our community during such a major event," said Jason Adkins, CEO of Unite Private Networks.

Unite Private Networks Announces Market Expansion into Janesville and Beloit, Wisconsin

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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JANESVILLE, Wis. and BELOIT, Wis., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion into Janesville and Beloit, WI.

Key Points: 
  • JANESVILLE, Wis. and BELOIT, Wis., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion into Janesville and Beloit, WI.
  • The expansion will bring nearly 100 miles of new fiber-optic infrastructure, yielding over 750 serviceable buildings along the new footprint.
  • UPN will also establish a network hub in the Janesville/Beloit metropolitan area, provisioning network capacity to UPN's core point-of-presence in Rockford, IL.
  • Jeremy Andrews, Group Vice President of Strategic Networks at UPN, expressed his enthusiasm about the expansion, stating, "We are thrilled to establish a greater presence in Wisconsin.

Unite Private Networks Announces Market Expansion into Augusta, Georgia

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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AUGUSTA, Ga., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion into Augusta, GA.

Key Points: 
  • AUGUSTA, Ga., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion into Augusta, GA.
  • The expansion will bring nearly 90 miles of new, high-count fiber-optic infrastructure throughout Augusta, yielding over 5,200 serviceable buildings.
  • "We are thrilled to bring our high-capacity fiber network to Augusta," said Jeremy Andrews, Group Vice President of Strategic Networks.
  • For more information about our fiber network or other cities we cater to, take a look at our fiber map .

Unite Private Networks Announces Market Expansion into Waco, Texas

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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WACO, Texas, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion in Waco, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • WACO, Texas, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks, is pleased to announce a network expansion in Waco, Texas.
  • The expansion brings 30 miles of high-count fiber to the Waco metro, traversing the downtown business district and encompassing the majority of the Waco metro.
  • "UPN has a significant presence throughout Texas, and Waco is a continuation of our commitment to serving the state's business and carrier community," said Gil Nunez III, Sales Manager at Unite Private Networks.
  • "We currently serve Waco Independent School District, connecting all thirty district facilities, and we're incredibly excited to begin serving the business community."

Paramount Global Files Proxy Statement, Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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Ms. Ostroff is an accomplished media & entertainment industry executive, with extensive experience across content development, multiplatform distribution and advertising.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Ostroff is an accomplished media & entertainment industry executive, with extensive experience across content development, multiplatform distribution and advertising.
  • Before joining CNE, Ms. Ostroff was President of Entertainment for The CW broadcast network and President of United Paramount Network, a former subsidiary of Paramount.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dawn to Paramount's Board at such an exciting moment in our evolution," said Shari Redstone, Chair of Paramount's Board of Directors.
  • With the changes announced today, the Paramount Board will comprise eleven members, with eight members serving as independent directors, pending a stockholder vote at Paramount's 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Unite Private Networks to Provide Increased Bandwidth to Customers in Kansas City

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks announced today it will provide increased connectivity to its enterprise, carrier and government customers along the Chiefs' championship parade route.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unite Private Networks (UPN), a leading provider of high-capacity, fiber-based communication networks announced today it will provide increased connectivity to its enterprise, carrier and government customers along the Chiefs' championship parade route.
  • "Our corporate headquarters is located in the heart of Kansas City and we are thrilled to be celebrating the Chiefs second Super Bowl win in the last four seasons," said Jason Adkins, CEO of Unite Private Networks.
  • Additionally, we are actively working with major carriers to provide maximum bandwidth potential to service their customers during the parade.
  • Our advanced fiber-optic infrastructure throughout the city enabled UPN to upgrade bandwidth capacity quickly and effectively.