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Kaiber Prepares for Next Phase of Business by Adding Creative Powerhouse Duo to Leadership Team

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The onboarding of these industry luminaries to company management is a key step in accelerating Kaiber’s AI-forward strategic plan.

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  • The onboarding of these industry luminaries to company management is a key step in accelerating Kaiber’s AI-forward strategic plan.
  • Known as the go-to tool for musically inclined creatives, Kaiber has commenced its next phase of operations, which focuses on reinventing the creative process for all consumers.
  • He continued his string of successes taking on a leadership role in the launch of the Alexa Innovation Lab at Amazon.
  • Alongside Schweizer, Kaiber is proud to announce that creative luminary Kyt Janae has joined the company as Head of Kaiber Studio, an entity already known for its groundbreaking creative work.

AI-Powered WorkMade Is Down to File in New Valentine's Day Campaign

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commitment isn't for the faint of heart. But the next cutie you see on the subway or waiting in traffic is ready to take the plunge and go joint on your finances. WorkMade, your partner in financial autonomy, announces its new Down to File campaign, helping transform the way 36% of the American workforce takes on tax filing.

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  • WorkMade, your partner in financial autonomy, announces its new Down to File campaign, helping transform the way 36% of the American workforce takes on tax filing.
  • WorkMade , your partner in financial autonomy, announces its new Down to File campaign, helping transform the way 36% of the American workforce takes on tax filing.
  • The Down to File campaign features real-life freelancers and couples, with photos shot by Dylan Nelson and video by Min Soo Park.
  • The campaign will feature wheatpastes in the East Village, SoHo, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Echo Park, Silverlake, and West Hollywood.

PlayOn! Sports Announces James Rosenstock as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayOn! Sports, a leading high school media and technology company, today announced the appointment of James "Jay" Rosenstock as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • Seasoned financial, operational and strategic leader brings deep media and technology expertise to drive future growth and innovation in K-12 space.
  • Sports, a leading high school media and technology company, today announced the appointment of James "Jay" Rosenstock as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • At PlayOn!, Rosenstock will oversee the Accounting, Finance, Tax, M&A, Information Technology and Security and Project Management Office (PMO) departments.
  • Earlier, Rosenstock was instrumental in architecting and operating Discovery's international businesses, where he oversaw Discovery Education International.

Volvo Group accelerates hydrogen research with PhD scholarships for the internal combustion engine

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Group is further developing the internal combustion engine with hydrogen as a propulsion technology by initiating PhD scholarships dedicated to hydrogen combustion engine technology.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Group is further developing the internal combustion engine with hydrogen as a propulsion technology by initiating PhD scholarships dedicated to hydrogen combustion engine technology.
  • Volvo Group is one of few automotive companies who advocates for the continued research and development of the internal combustion engine to help reach net zero across trucks, buses, construction, marine and industrial solutions.
  • I see the internal combustion engine running on green hydrogen as another solution of high interest which we are currently testing in our engine labs and test vehicles," says Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer Volvo Group.
  • Volvo Group is establishing the VICE scholarship (Volvo Internal Combustion Engine) to secure continued competence of internal combustion engine technology because of the reduced public funding for academic research in this field of technology and therefore reduced interest among students.

TaiwanPlus and VICE Explore Taiwan's Evolving Modern Culture in 'Gen Taiwan'

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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TAIPEI, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TaiwanPlus and VICE have joined forces to create "Gen Taiwan," a docuseries on Taiwan's modern culture. The collaboration aims to explore Taiwan from underreported angles, including the unique dangers of online dating in Taiwan, the intersection between music and politics, and the cracks in the foundation of Taiwan's renowned healthcare system. The six-episode series will be released on TaiwanPlus and across the VICE network weekly through October 13, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TaiwanPlus and VICE have joined forces to create "Gen Taiwan," a docuseries on Taiwan's modern culture.
  • The six-episode series will be released on TaiwanPlus and across the VICE network weekly through October 13, 2023.
  • TaiwanPlus and VICE have worked together to explore topics rarely seen in international media on Taiwan, which is largely dominated by tech news and cross-strait relations.
  • Nilesh Zaveri, Managing Director, VICE Media Group APAC said: "VICE is trusted by young audiences worldwide to deliver a distinct perspective on culture.

Vice Health and Wellness Signs Letter of Intent to Advance Scientific Technology Solutions for Weight Loss and Obesity

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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It is a unique and ground-breaking technology that facilitates efficient fat metabolism and energy production.

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  • It is a unique and ground-breaking technology that facilitates efficient fat metabolism and energy production.
  • Biologic Pharmamedical will provide scientific backing, literature, and relevant research findings to substantiate health claims associated with the products.
  • Furthermore, Biologic Pharmamedical will assist Vice Health and Wellness in organizing digital seminars or speaking engagements to disseminate vital information about the products.
  • In addition, Vice Health and Wellness supplements will be enriched with Glyvia™, a patented and Health Canada approved natural product.

This Week in Entertainment News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • "No matter where you are in the world, we all love the films and TV shows that come from Hollywood.

VICE Media Group Completes Sale to Lenders

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced the completion of its sale to a consortium of its former lenders (the "Investor Group"), which consists of funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC ("Fortress"), Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced the completion of its sale to a consortium of its former lenders (the "Investor Group"), which consists of funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC ("Fortress"), Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital.
  • "This marks the start of an exciting new chapter for VICE," said Bruce Dixon and Hozefa Lokhandwala, VICE's Co-Chief Executive Officers.
  • "With the support of our Investor Group, we now have the resources to strengthen our business, our partnerships and our content creation across all platforms.
  • VICE Media Group is a multi-platform media company with a global reach of over 400 million people.

Ogury Reports Accelerated Momentum with US Premium Publishers

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ogury, the global leader in personified advertising, is proud to reveal the tremendous growth of its offering for US publishers. This momentum is a result of several years of continued innovation to increase revenue for publishers and help them monetize their assets in a cookieless world. Many premium US publishers use Ogury to access demand from top-tier advertisers across mobile web and in-app.

Key Points: 
  • This momentum is a result of several years of continued innovation to increase revenue for publishers and help them monetize their assets in a cookieless world.
  • Many premium US publishers use Ogury to access demand from top-tier advertisers across mobile web and in-app.
  • With this model, Ogury goes beyond contextual advertising to qualify publishers' inventory without advertising identifiers and to maintain high CPMs, while delivering premium and valuable demand to its network of partners.
  • This unique value proposition is gaining more and more traction from US premium publishers, and this is just the beginning."

Court Approves VICE Media Group Purchase Agreement by Lenders

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 23, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") has approved the previously announced asset purchase agreement ("APA") with a consortium of its lenders (the "Investor Group"). The Investor Group includes Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital. Pursuant to the APA, which has been amended, the Investor Group has agreed to provide total purchase consideration of approximately $350 million in the form of a credit bid for substantially all of the Company's assets, in addition to the assumption of significant liabilities upon closing.

Key Points: 
  • Acquisition by Consortium including Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital Paves Way for VICE to Continue Serving Audiences, Brands and Partners with Award-Winning Content
    BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") has approved the previously announced asset purchase agreement ("APA") with a consortium of its lenders (the "Investor Group").
  • The Investor Group includes Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital.
  • "Following a robust court-supervised process, we are pleased to receive Court approval for this transaction, which we believe represents the best path forward for VICE.
  • VICE Media Group is a global multi-platform media company with a global reach of over 400 million people.