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LG CHANNELS NOW STREAMING SEASON ONE OF ITS ORIGINAL DOCU-SERIES "THE RIVALRIES"; SEASON FINALE HIGHLIGHTS NEW YORK STATE'S OLDEST COLLEGIATE FOOTBALL RIVALRY

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA, an official partner of the NCAA®, announced that LG Smart TV Owners can now watch the entire first season of LG Channels' original series "The Rivalries." Its season finale "The Dutchman Shoes," explores the century-old football rivalry between the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers and the Union College Dutchmen as they grapple to gain the coveted Dutchman Shoes trophy at their annual rivalry game.

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  • Its season finale "The Dutchman Shoes," explores the century-old football rivalry between the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers and the Union College Dutchmen as they grapple to gain the coveted Dutchman Shoes trophy at their annual rivalry game.
  • Each episode highlights a different sports rivalry as told through interviews, historical moments, and the most recent game footage.
  • As of the end of 2022, the two schools have played each other 119 times, making it the oldest football rivalry in the state of New York.
  • Learn more about LG's NCAA partnership, The Rivalries docu-series, and the NCAA Channel exclusively on LG Smart TVs, by visiting LG.com/NCAA .

Parker Health Names Dr. Philip McDonald as Its First Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Parker Health , a biotechnology company, names Philip McDonald, MD as the company’s first Chief Medical Officer.

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  • Parker Health , a biotechnology company, names Philip McDonald, MD as the company’s first Chief Medical Officer.
  • The new leadership appointment will allow Parker Health to accelerate new technology and healthcare advancements.
  • As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Philip McDonald will advise on product development of health-related Parker Suite™ features while overseeing wellness and medical categories.
  • His commitment to advancing medicine, increasing accessibility, and community health is pivotal to our mission,” said Vincent Lopez, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Parker Health.

TEADS ELEVATES MONIQUE PINTARELLI TO PRESIDENT, NORTH AMERICA

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teads, the global media platform, today announced the promotion of Monique Pintarelli to President, North America. In her new role, Pintarelli will continue to report to Teads co-CEO Jeremy Arditi and expand her purview from commercial leadership to full P&L responsibility for US and Canada. Her appointment comes at a time when the end-to-end omnichannel platform continues to evolve its solutions to future proof partner success and deliver better business outcomes for brands. 

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teads , the global media platform, today announced the promotion of Monique Pintarelli to President, North America.
  • Teads, the global media platform, today announced the promotion of Monique Pintarelli to President, North America.
  • Pintarelli joined Teads in 2018 as Senior Vice President, West Coast Sales, with considerable TV and digital media experience to lead the west coast operation.
  • In North America, 62% of Teads' leadership are female which is 33% above industry average, according to She Runs It and Diversity Best Practices' #Inclusive100 benchmark.

Jeff Zucker, RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments Launch Joint Venture to Invest in Global Media and Entertainment Properties

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

NEW YORK and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Zucker, RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) and International Media Investments (“IMI”) today announced that they have partnered to create RedBird IMI, a joint venture investment vehicle focused on acquiring and investing in large scale media, entertainment and sports content properties on a global basis. RedBird IMI launches with initial committed capital of $1 billion.

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  • NEW YORK and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Zucker, RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) and International Media Investments (“IMI”) today announced that they have partnered to create RedBird IMI, a joint venture investment vehicle focused on acquiring and investing in large scale media, entertainment and sports content properties on a global basis.
  • Jeff Zucker is the Chief Executive Officer of RedBird IMI, and he has also joined RedBird as an Operating Partner.
  • Mr. Zucker brings more than three decades of leadership experience across news, sports, entertainment and digital innovation to the new venture.
  • Mr. Zucker was the CEO of CNN from 2013 to 2022, leading a transformative turnaround of the global brand.

PlayOn! Sports Announces Matt Hong As President & Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayOn! Sports, a leader in streaming live and on-demand high school sports operating the NFHS Network, and GoFan, a leading high school ticketing solution in the United States, announced today the hiring of former Turner Sports COO Matt Hong as its President & Chief Operating Officer. In this newly created role, Hong will oversee day-to-day operations for PlayOn! Sports.

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  • Sports, a leader in streaming live and on-demand high school sports operating the NFHS Network, and GoFan, a leading high school ticketing solution in the United States, announced today the hiring of former Turner Sports COO Matt Hong as its President & Chief Operating Officer.
  • He additionally oversaw 24x7 properties including NBA TV, Bleacher Report, NBA Digital, NCAA Digital, SI Digital, NASCAR.com, PGATOUR.com, PGA.com, and GOLF.com.
  • Prior to joining Turner Sports in 2008, Hong held executive positions at Thomson Learning and AOL.
  • In his new role, Hong will report to Rudolph and will work alongside BJ Pilling, President & Chief Commercial Officer of PlayOn!

Infinite Reality, Inc., Global Leader Delivering Immersive Digital Experiences, to Go Public Through Combination with Newbury Street Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: NBST)

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Monday, December 12, 2022

NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinite Reality, Inc. (iR), the leader in delivering immersive virtual experiences, and Newbury Street Acquisition Corporation  (Nasdaq: NBST), a special purpose acquisition company ("NBST"), today announced they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement.  Upon completion of the proposed business combination, NBST will change its name to Infinite Reality, Inc., and the combined company's common stock, warrants and units are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. 

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  • iR's tools and services empower companies, innovators, and artists to develop the richest and most forward-thinking experiences.
  • In November, iR announced the release of a suite of immersive digital technology products that redefine how people experience live events and online shopping.
  • "We're thrilled to announce this business combination and pathway for Infinite Reality to enter the public market.
  • Infinite Reality (iR) helps clients with audiences develop immersive Web3 experiences that maximize the value between audiences, brands, and creators.

Infinite Reality, Inc., Global Leader Delivering Immersive Digital Experiences, to Go Public Through Combination with Newbury Street Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: NBST)

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Monday, December 12, 2022

NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinite Reality, Inc. (iR), the leader in delivering immersive virtual experiences, and Newbury Street Acquisition Corporation  (Nasdaq: NBST), a special purpose acquisition company ("NBST"), today announced they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement.  Upon completion of the proposed business combination, NBST will change its name to Infinite Reality, Inc., and the combined company's common stock, warrants and units are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

Key Points: 
  • iR's tools and services empower companies, innovators, and artists to develop the richest and most forward-thinking experiences.
  • In November, iR announced the release of a suite of immersive digital technology products that redefine how people experience live events and online shopping.
  • "We're thrilled to announce this business combination and pathway for Infinite Reality to enter the public market.
  • Infinite Reality (iR) helps clients with audiences develop immersive Web3 experiences that maximize the value between audiences, brands, and creators.

LG CHANNELS EXCLUSIVE DOCU-SERIES "THE RIVALRIES" FEATURES ST. MARY'S AND ST. EDWARD'S IN THE "BATTLE OF THE SAINTS"

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA, an official partner of the NCAA®, announced the debut of the fifth episode of The Rivalries, a docu-series that highlights the lesser-known but no less intense rivalries in college sports. "Battle of the Saints," which premieres Wednesday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET, offers a behind-the-scenes look into the volleyball rivalry between the St. Mary's Rattlers of San Antonio and the St. Edward's Hilltoppers of Austin as they compete for each point both on and off the courts.

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  • TheRivalries series is available free and exclusively ontheNCAA Championships Channel (Channel 100) via LG Channels on LG Smart TVs.
  • LG ElectronicsUSA, Inc., based inEnglewood Cliffs, N.J., istheNorth American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a$63 billionglobal innovator in technology and manufacturing.
  • LG Channels is LG's exclusive free streaming service, offering a wide selection of premium live and on-demand programming, including movies, TV shows, news, sports, children's programs, and more.
  • With more than 300 channels and growing, LG TV owners can easily discovertheir favorite programs by launchingtheLG Channels application on their LG TV's webOS platform (LG smart TV models 2016-present).

HORIZON MEDIA CONTINUES STRATEGIC EXPANSION WITH LAUNCH OF NEW INNOVATIVE SPORTS MARKETING AND BRAND EXPERIENCE AGENCY, LED BY INDUSTRY HEAVYWEIGHTS DAVID LEVY & CHRIS WEIL

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Media, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022, today announced the launch of the newest company under Horizon's portfolio of marketing services -- Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E), the latest in a series of strategic moves to continue to offer marketers innovative solutions to drive better business outcomes.  HS&E will be led by the team of David Levy, Founder of Back Nine Ventures, LLC and former President of Turner, and Chris Weil, former Chair & CEO of Momentum Worldwide, who will serve as co-CEOs and equity partners in HS&E.  The new firm, which includes the merger of Horizon's Scout Sports and Entertainment division, was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing.  Michael Neuman, head of Scout, will become EVP of HS&E, reporting to Levy and Weil. 

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  • Michael Neuman, head of Scout, will become EVP of HS&E, reporting to Levy and Weil.
  • "What we have created here will bring a unique and complementary - combination of sports, experiential, and media capabilities and expertise under one tent that will be a marketer's dream.
  • "So, we're creating a company that will be at the forefront of monetizing Web3 in this blended physical-digital world.
  • Horizon Media , Inc, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022 , delivers data-driven business outcomes for some of the most innovative and ambitious brands.

The NHL Selects Sportradar to Power New NHL.TV

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Monday, October 24, 2022

In addition to live game streams, NHL.TV offers fans team-specific personalization features, including on-demand videos and additional highlights.

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  • In addition to live game streams, NHL.TV offers fans team-specific personalization features, including on-demand videos and additional highlights.
  • We look forward to working closely with the NHL to deliver an innovative product that will deepen fan engagement now and in the future.
  • Similar to our North American fan base, NHL international fans are extremely tech savvy and expect a premium digital viewing experience, said Stephen McArdle, NHL Senior Executive Vice President, Digital Media & Strategic Planning.
  • Additionally, as an Official Integrity Partner of the NHL, Sportradar proactively helps to safeguard the integrity of the NHLs competitions by monitoring global gaming activity and trends worldwide.