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IAB Announces Two Executive Additions: Amanda Richman, Former CEO of Mindshare and Wavemaker, Joins as Executive in Residence and Piya Mehra Joins as Chief of Staff

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

said David Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, IAB "She has done it for WPP, Publicis, IPG, and Time Warner from the very early days of digital.

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  • said David Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, IAB "She has done it for WPP, Publicis, IPG, and Time Warner from the very early days of digital.
  • At Mindshare, she directed an agency-wide transformation, expanding the client portfolio and diversifying revenue through enhanced commerce and data solutions.
  • As the newest member of the IAB Executive Leadership Team and Chief of Staff, Piya Mehra brings experience from both media agencies and management consulting.
  • "Being an integral part of a team that accomplishes so much vital work for the industry is truly fulfilling," said Piya Mehra, Chief of Staff, IAB.

Schellman Welcomes Jennifer Walsh as New CFO, Reinforcing Financial Leadership

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Schellman , a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Walsh as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Schellman , a global leader in attestation and compliance services, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Walsh as the company's new Chief Financial Officer.
  • With her exceptional expertise in financial and operational initiatives, Walsh is set to spearhead Schellman's financial strategy and shape a future of unparalleled growth and success.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Jennifer as our new CFO," said Avani Desai, President & CEO of Schellman.
  • "Her expertise in driving financial and operational excellence, coupled with her remarkable leadership skills, make her the perfect fit to lead our financial initiatives.

Holy voter suppression, Batgirl! What comics reveal about gender and democracy

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Comic books used to be a niche genre of interest to a narrow subset of popular culture enthusiasts.

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  • Comic books used to be a niche genre of interest to a narrow subset of popular culture enthusiasts.
  • Since the 1970s, however, they increasingly have supplied the characters and stories on which film, television and streaming media empires are founded.
  • As a scholar of gender and political culture, I am interested in comic book depictions of superheroines as elected officials.

Wonder Woman for president

    • Wonder Woman, the Amazonian princess, warrior for peace and Earth’s self-appointed defender, has long been an icon of feminist strength.
    • She famously graced the cover of Ms. magazine’s inaugural issue in 1972, depicted as a giant superheroine rescuing an embattled world as she ran for U.S. president on a platform of “peace and justice.” In 1944, however, when Wonder Woman ran for president in the pages of her own comic book, the story exhibited a surprising undercurrent of authoritarianism and sexist thinking.
    • “Wonder Woman for President,” is a flash-forward story set in the 3000s, when women head the governments of the world.
    • “Girl troopers” guard President Arda Moore, the woman who precedes Wonder Woman’s ascent to the Oval Office.

Giving sexist and authoritarian politics “the boot”

    • A comics narrative that has been overlooked by scholars and fans, however, illustrates how popular culture can foster healthier attitudes about politics and gender.
    • In “The Unmasking of Batgirl,” Batgirl is discouraged that the crooks she sends to jail get released and commit more crimes.
    • Disillusioned with vigilantism, she decides that the only way to effectively fight crime is to champion legislation aimed at crime prevention and prison reform.

Telling democratic stories

    • Sometimes, like Wonder Woman’s signature outfit, they’re draped in red, white and blue.
    • Although Batgirl’s congressional tenure has largely been ignored by scholars and fans, it illustrates how even pulpy remnants of historical pop culture sometimes provide a surprisingly robust vision of gender equity and democratic strength.

ANJALI SUD TO LEAD TUBI AS NEW CEO

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Monday, July 17, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation's (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) free ad-supported streaming service, today announced the appointment of Anjali Sud as Chief Executive Officer for the company, effective September 1, 2023. Sud, who will report to Paul Cheesbrough, CEO of Tubi Media Group, joins as Tubi recently became the most watched free ad-supported TV streaming service in the U.S.

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  • Sud, who will report to Paul Cheesbrough, CEO of Tubi Media Group, joins as Tubi recently became the most watched free ad-supported TV streaming service in the U.S.
    "Anjali is a highly accomplished executive in the technology and media industry with a passion and track record for strategic disruption and authentic leadership," said Paul Cheesbrough, CEO of Tubi Media Group.
  • "As Tubi continues to scale and solidify its momentum as the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., she is the perfect candidate to lead Tubi into a new era of creativity, growth and market leadership."
  • "We are witnessing a seismic shift in where and how content will be consumed, and I believe that Tubi can become the destination for the next generation of audiences," said Anjali Sud.
  • Tubi is doing things differently in a space that is being imminently disrupted, and that is my kind of opportunity."

Warner Communications Named Agency of Record By Middlesex Mediation

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

BOSTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Communications (a Millwright agency) has been chosen as the public relations agency of record for Middlesex Mediation , an ADR (alternative dispute resolution) firm.

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  • BOSTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Communications (a Millwright agency) has been chosen as the public relations agency of record for Middlesex Mediation , an ADR (alternative dispute resolution) firm.
  • "Middlesex Mediation is composed of a team of 'neutrals,' each of whom have represented all corporate constituencies – shareholders, employees and officers - and have extensive experience solving business disputes and settling litigation in ADR proceedings," said John D. Hanify, founder, Middlesex Mediation.
  • Middlesex Mediation is engaging the Warner team to amplify awareness of its professional services, including how its cost-saving ADR approach can benefit individual industries, across the Boston metro and greater New England region.
  • The regional, industry and law firm communications experience that Warner brings to our work with Middlesex Mediation empowers us to ably elevate the meaningful work being done by John Hanify and his colleagues," said Warner Communications President Erin Vadala.

Cumulus Media Names David Cohn Senior Vice President, Sales & Digital Partnerships at Westwood One

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One today announced that David Cohn has joined as Senior Vice President, Sales and Digital Partnerships, based in New York and reporting to Brandon Berman, President of Sales, Westwood One.

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  • NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One today announced that David Cohn has joined as Senior Vice President, Sales and Digital Partnerships, based in New York and reporting to Brandon Berman, President of Sales, Westwood One.
  • In this new role, Cohn oversees digital sales for Westwood One nationwide, with a focus on growing brand partnerships across podcasting.
  • The opportunity to expand our digital footprint with the Company’s amazing podcast and streaming assets was a natural draw for me,” said Cohn.
  • Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees.

Global Media Industry Report 2023: Movies and Entertainment, Broadcasting and Cable TV, & Publishing Analysis & Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global media industry, focusing on key markets, including broadcasting and cable TV, movies and entertainment, and publishing.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global media industry, focusing on key markets, including broadcasting and cable TV, movies and entertainment, and publishing.
  • The report also includes a Porter's Five Forces strategy analysis, assessing the competitive landscape of the global media industry.
  • Furthermore, the report, Global Media Industry - Forecast and Analysis 2023, also provides an in-depth analysis of major players within the global media industry, such as Amazon, Apple, BBC, Comcast Corporation, Netflix, The Walt Disney Company, Time Warner, and many others.
  • With over 300 tables and figures, this report Global Media Industry - Forecast and Analysis 2023 offers comprehensive data and insights, making it a valuable resource for industry professionals, investors, and stakeholders seeking a detailed understanding of the global media industry and its future prospects.

Creative Mammals Revealed as Animation Studio Behind NBC News Studios' ‘To End All War: Oppenheimer & The Atomic Bomb’

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Friday, July 7, 2023

ATLANTA, July 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Mammals is proud to announce its first feature-length project, To End All War: Oppenheimer & The Atomic Bomb, marking the studio’s shift into the long-form content vertical.

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  • Creative Mammals, an Atlanta-based creative studio, collaborated with NBC News Studios as the creative force behind the animation and motion graphics for the highly anticipated feature documentary.
  • Helmed by film director Chris Cassel, the documentary will be released in tandem with the upcoming Universal feature film, Oppenheimer.
  • Written and directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer is set to hit theaters on July 21, 2023.
  • To End All War: Oppenheimer & The Atomic Bomb is the exploration of the life and work of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a pivotal figure in the development of the atomic bomb.

American Software, Inc. Adds to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today announced that Celena Matlock will join the Company’s Board of Directors as a Class B Director.

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  • American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today announced that Celena Matlock will join the Company’s Board of Directors as a Class B Director.
  • Ms. Matlock joins as the ninth member of American Software’s Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Matlock’s strong enterprise risk management; financial and IT controls; diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI); and internal audit background will be beneficial to American Software.
  • “We are pleased to have Ms. Matlock join our Board of Directors where she will bring invaluable insights regarding risk management, DEI and internal audit best practices for today’s SaaS business,” stated Jim Edenfield, Executive Chairman of American Software.

AKAM ANNOUNCES KEY EXECUTIVE HIRES AND PROMOTIONS, REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO WORLD-CLASS TALENT

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AKAM, the property management and brokerage company with a 40-year history of cultivating thriving communities, today reaffirmed its commitment to world class talent with its announcement of key executive hires and promotions, allowing AKAM to deliver even more value to clients.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AKAM, the property management and brokerage company with a 40-year history of cultivating thriving communities, today reaffirmed its commitment to world class talent with its announcement of key executive hires and promotions, allowing AKAM to deliver even more value to clients.
  • New to AKAM are Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Matthew Pirozzi; Chief People Officer (CPO) Fatime Doczi; and Chief Marketing and Culture Officer (CMCO) Christine Da Silva.
  • "As AKAM looks ahead to the next 40 years of success, there is no doubt that our people are the most important piece of the puzzle," said AKAM CEO Ken Greene.
  • Doczi brings to AKAM her global expertise in talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, and more.