Jewelry Television

Xcel Brands, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Adjusted EBITDA of ($0.9) million for the quarter, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of ($2.0) million and ($5.9) million in the quarters ended March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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  • Adjusted EBITDA of ($0.9) million for the quarter, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of ($2.0) million and ($5.9) million in the quarters ended March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), a media and consumer products company with significant expertise in livestream shopping and social commerce, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Robert W. D'Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel commented, “Our second quarter financial results reflect the initial success of our restructuring efforts.
  • During the 2023 second quarter, we significantly improved our operating results.

The Nation’s Largest Bead and Jewelry Show Celebrates Its 20th Year

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Interweave's Bead Fest has also added Getting Started" Workshops to introduce a new generation of artists to this craft.

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  • Interweave's Bead Fest has also added Getting Started" Workshops to introduce a new generation of artists to this craft.
  • Additionally, Jewelry TV will be broadcasting Jewel School live from our Best Fest stage this year on Friday and Saturday.
  • To celebrate 20 years in the community, Bead Fest has added a special gala reception on Friday, August 19, 2022, where we will reveal Interweave s Top 20 Luminaries in beading and jewelry, as well as this year's Bead Fest Bead Arts Awards winners.
  • The reception will also feature a 20-year retrospective on the beading and jewelry industry and Interweaves and Bead Fests' contributions.

Wowza Launches Wowza Video, an Integrated Platform for Building Video-Enabled Products and Services

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wowza Media Systems , the experienced and trusted partner for reliable, scalable video solutions, today launched Wowza Video, an integrated video platform for building business-critical applications.

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  • LAKEWOOD, Colo., April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wowza Media Systems , the experienced and trusted partner for reliable, scalable video solutions, today launched Wowza Video, an integrated video platform for building business-critical applications.
  • The one-stop solution powers live streaming and video on demand (VOD) for organizations looking to enhance their products and services with video.
  • Enhanced User Experience (UX): Wowza Video introduces an intuitive UX to simplify navigation across the platform and improve ease of use.
  • With the launch of Wowza Video, Wowza bolsters its industry-leading live streaming technology with next-generation VOD functionality synthesizing all the essential video capabilities that todays businesses require.

BYRON ALLEN'S ALLEN MEDIA GROUP SIGNS PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR $28.5 MILLION CASH ACQUISITION OF MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA FOX AFFILIATE WCOV-TV

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group division Allen Media Broadcasting is proud to announce it has signed a purchase agreement for its acquisition of the Montgomery, Alabama broadcast television station WCOV-TV (Fox 20) -- UHF digital channel 22 -- from David Woods and his Woods Communications Corporation for $28.5 million in cash. This acquisition is expected to close in 2022.

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  • The most recent television station acquisition by Allen Media Broadcasting was Honolulu's KIKU-TVin September, 2021.
  • In August 2021, Allen Media Broadcasting completed its $380 million cash acquisition of 10 local television stations in seven markets divested from the Gray Television transaction with Quincy Media.
  • In a separate deal in July, 2021, Allen purchased Flint, Michigan's ABC affiliate WJRT-TV from Gray Television for $70 million.
  • Allen Media Group was founded by Byron Allen in 1993.

JTV® Announces New Koadon™ Jewelry Collection in Partnership with Taya Kyle

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JTV ,the national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, announced today the launch of Koadon Jewelry ,an exclusive new accessories collection featuring powerful designs created in partnership with renowned author and activist, Taya Kyle .

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JTV ,the national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, announced today the launch of Koadon Jewelry ,an exclusive new accessories collection featuring powerful designs created in partnership with renowned author and activist, Taya Kyle .
  • "Pressures and struggles we all face can shape us into spiritual warriors if we let them," said Taya Kyle.
  • "At JTV, we understand that there are unsung heroes of everyday life, which served as the inspiration for the beautifully unique Koadon Jewelry collection," says Kris Kulesza, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, JTV.
  • For more information on JTV, visit JTV.com and follow @JTV on Instagram, @jtv on Facebook, @jewelrytv on Pinterest and @jewelry on Twitter.

JTV® Partners with 1928 Jewelry for Exclusive Vintage-Inspired Collection

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct.8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JTV (Jewelry Television),the national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, today announced an exclusive new collection in partnership with 1928 Jewelry , a classic jewelry line, featuring exquisite replicas of classic vintage designs available only through JTV's broadcast and ecommerce channels.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Oct.8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JTV (Jewelry Television),the national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, today announced an exclusive new collection in partnership with 1928 Jewelry , a classic jewelry line, featuring exquisite replicas of classic vintage designs available only through JTV's broadcast and ecommerce channels.
  • "Together, we're able to pair one of the biggest fashion jewelry manufacturers with one of the largest jewelry retailers in the United States, which made JTV the perfect partner for these exclusive 1928 Jewelry designs.
  • The exclusive 1928 Jewelry collection includes vintage-inspired necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, rings, lockets, hair pins and statement pieces that put a modern twist on stunning classic jewelry.
  • For more information on the exclusive 1928 Jewelry collection at JTV, visit JTV.com and follow @JTV on Instagram, @jewelrytelevision on Facebook, @jewelrytv on Pinterest and @jewelry on Twitter.

DMI Honors JTV Chief Technology Officer Chris Meystrik with a DMI Digital Leader Award

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

BETHESDA, Md., May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As a result of his leadership in developing an innovative omnichannel retail experience for JTV (Jewelry Television) serving customers and viewers in nearly 85 million U.S. homes, DMI recognizes JTV Chief Technology Officer Chris Meystrik with a DMI Digital Leader Award .

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  • BETHESDA, Md., May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As a result of his leadership in developing an innovative omnichannel retail experience for JTV (Jewelry Television) serving customers and viewers in nearly 85 million U.S. homes, DMI recognizes JTV Chief Technology Officer Chris Meystrik with a DMI Digital Leader Award .
  • DMI , a global mobility solutions and digital transformation leader that helps clients evolve their business models and navigate the digital revolution, partnered with the jewelry retailerthrough a recent platform enhancement initiative.
  • "We needed more control and flexibility over our digital properties to seamlessly integrate our live television information and data with our digital commerce customer interactions," said Meystrik.
  • I'm honored to be named a DMI Digital Leader."

JTV® & Respiratory Health Association® Launch 2020 Catch Your Breath® Campaign

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewelry Television (JTV),national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, announced its second annual partnership with Respiratory Health Association and the launch of their 2020 Catch Your Breath campaign supporting the fight against women's lung disease.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewelry Television (JTV),national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, announced its second annual partnership with Respiratory Health Association and the launch of their 2020 Catch Your Breath campaign supporting the fight against women's lung disease.
  • "The Catch Your Breath campaign, with brands like JTV who truly care about making a difference, is what moves the needle in terms of awareness, funding, and progress in the fight against this critical public health crisis."
  • To learn more about the JTV 2020 Catch Your Breath campaign and/or JTV products, visit jtv.com and follow @jtv on Instagram, @jewelrytelevision on Facebook and @jewelry on Twitter.
  • Learn more at resphealth.org .Respiratory Health Association'sCatch Your Breath campaign raises awareness and funding for lung health research and programs.

JTV Launches Paula Deen Jewelry Collection

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --JTV (Jewelry Television) announced a new jewelry collection in partnership with lifestyle and culinary icon, author and entrepreneur, Paula Deen.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --JTV (Jewelry Television) announced a new jewelry collection in partnership with lifestyle and culinary icon, author and entrepreneur, Paula Deen.
  • The Paula Deen Jewelry collection is defined by pieces that celebrate the joy of family, the unconditional love of pet companions, life's simple pleasures and Deen's personal sense of style.
  • The national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, JTV, in partnership with Deen, will present the collection on November 20 at 4:00 p.m.
  • To learn more about the collection or to find JTV in your area, visit the JTV Channel Finder or JTV.com/Paula .

New JTV Interactive Exhibit at McGhee Tyson Airport Provides Entertaining and Educational Experience; Showcases Journey of Gemstones and Jewelry

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- JTV (Jewelry Television) has unveiled a new interactive exhibit at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- JTV (Jewelry Television) has unveiled a new interactive exhibit at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
  • The exhibit features 28 curated display cases/vitrines, designed to showcase the journey of a gemstone, from crystal or mineral specimen, to faceted gemstone, and, finally, as exquisite jewelry.
  • An interactive screen enables visitors to select vitrines within the exhibit to learn more about that featured gemstone.
  • JTV (Jewelry Television) is the leading retailer of jewelry and gemstones in the United States.