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KNOCKING RANKS #161 ON THE INC. 5000 LIST OF FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES IN AMERICA

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knocking Inc., the leader in integrated content and commerce, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of securing the #161 position on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. From its previous placement at rank #664 in 2022, Knocking has experienced further growth, now ranking #3 in the U.S. retail sector on the Inc. 5000 list and claiming the #1 spot among Connecticut-based companies.

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  • From its previous placement at rank #664 in 2022, Knocking has experienced further growth, now ranking #3 in the U.S. retail sector on the Inc. 5000 list and claiming the #1 spot among Connecticut-based companies.
  • Knocking Inc. ranks #161 position on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • Brian Meehan, Co-Founder and COO of Knocking, added, "It is a great honor to be recognized in the top 5% of all Inc. 5000 companies.
  • Through partnerships with various large media companies, Knocking brings these segments to life and builds deeper relationships between media companies, retail brands and their target audiences.

Content and commerce company, Knocking, announces promotion of Lisa Stewart to Vice President of Brand Partnerships

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Since joining the fast-growing e-commerce company in 2020, Stewart has inked deals with multiple brands from various industries including Goli Nutrition and digital camera giant, Minolta.

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  • Since joining the fast-growing e-commerce company in 2020, Stewart has inked deals with multiple brands from various industries including Goli Nutrition and digital camera giant, Minolta.
  • Meehan tapped Stewart to join his e-commerce team after seeing her personal jewelry line catapult to success through local and national television sales.
  • Meehan says, "Lisa understands every aspect of owning a business and how to harness the power of television to drive sales and create awareness."
  • He adds, "She has been instrumental in growing the spectrum of brands under Knocking's umbrella of partnerships.

Knocking Welcomes Industry Veteran Steve Mosko as Brand Advisor

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking, a company that produces e-commerce for all media, announced today that Steve Mosko, CEO, Village Roadshow Entertainment Group, one of the world's leading global entertainment companies, will be joining as a media advisor. Mosko will advise Knocking during its expansion of commerce and content in local station groups, in addition to national entertainment.

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  • Mosko will advise Knocking during its expansion of commerce and content in local station groups, in addition to national entertainment.
  • Knocking, named to the 2022 Inc. 5000 list, offers brands unparalleled industry expertise, and recently added six new hosts to its talent roster.
  • Now, Mosko will leverage his 30+ years of experience in the entertainment industry to further drive the company's rapid growth.
  • "Knocking is consistently supporting the evolution of e-commerce with unique and creative opportunities for entrepreneurs and brands to reach new audiences," said Markus Reinmund, CEO, Knocking.

Shannon Lanier, Gayle Bass, Elizabeth Werner, Suki Krishman Join Knocking As Hosts

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking, a company that produces e-commerce for all media, today announced that Shannon LaNier, Gayle Bass, Elizabeth Werner and Sukanya Krishman have joined as hosts. Knocking is a leader in producing content and commerce for media companies to create new connections with their audiences through compelling segments featuring new, popular and exclusive products.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking , a company that produces e-commerce for all media, today announced that Shannon LaNier, Gayle Bass, Elizabeth Werner and Sukanya Krishman have joined as hosts.
  • "Shannon, Gayle, Elizabeth and Suki are all highly-regarded professionals across news and media and are beloved hosts to consumer audiences.
  • Gayle Bass, former host of the nationally syndicated TV show "RightThisMinute," along with lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner, are currently hosting CBS Mornings Deals.
  • About Knocking Knocking is an e-commerce company with an award-winning in-house production team at Knocking Studio.

Knocking Ranks No. 664 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Knocking, a company that produces e-commerce for all media, is No. 664 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Knocking, a company that produces e-commerce for all media, is No.
  • 664 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segmentits independent businesses.
  • The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.

The Roku Channel Comes Together with NBCUniversal Local to Bring Local News Programming to Streamers

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

The NBC stations deliver local news, weather, investigative and consumer reporting to audiences across multiple platforms.

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  • The NBC stations deliver local news, weather, investigative and consumer reporting to audiences across multiple platforms.
  • The Roku Channel is a leader in free, ad-supported linear TV (FAST).
  • The Roku Channels Live TV guide features more than 300 linear channels across news, sports, music, and entertainment to enjoy.
  • The Roku Channel was a top 5 channel on the Roku platform in the U.S. by active account reach and streaming hour engagement in Q1 2022.

Daymond John Joins Content & Commerce Company Knocking as Brand Advisor

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Monday, June 13, 2022

NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking, a company that produces e-commerce for ALL media, today announced Daymond John, star of ABC's "Shark Tank," as a brand advisor. Through John's The Shark Group, an agency developed to innovate and elevate for brand partners, he will provide support for Knocking's diverse roster of media and brand clients.

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  • "At Knocking, we are helping to build and bolster brands through long-standing, important partnerships," said Brian Meehan, COO of Knocking.
  • John's announcement comes shortly after Emmy Award-winning producer and industry leader Candi Carter was named Chief Content Officer at Knocking.
  • "Daymond is joining Knocking at a time when media companies are excited about the prospect of incorporating commerce into their content," said Carter.
  • "I'm excited to join Knocking as an Advisor, alongside so many talented individuals on their team," said John.

Veteran TV Executive Candi Carter Joins E-commerce Company Knocking as Chief Content Officer

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking , a company that produces e-commerce for ALL media, today announced Emmy Award-winning producer and industry leader Candi Carter as Chief Content Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking , a company that produces e-commerce for ALL media, today announced Emmy Award-winning producer and industry leader Candi Carter as Chief Content Officer.
  • Carter joins Knocking amid tremendous industry growth, and will focus on developing the company's successful partnerships and expanding its model across all platforms.
  • The addition of Carter to its leadership team allows Knocking to integrate world-class content production with its decades of e-comm and analytics experience.
  • Prior to joining Tamron Hall, Carter served as executive producer of the iconic daytime TV show, The View, for five seasons.

NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Help For The Hungry Returns to Fight Hunger and Support Local Food Banks

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Monday, November 22, 2021

NBC4/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEAs Help For The Hungry donation drive returns for a fourth consecutive year to support local food banks and help provide millions of meals to families in need this holiday season.

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  • NBC4/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEAs Help For The Hungry donation drive returns for a fourth consecutive year to support local food banks and help provide millions of meals to families in need this holiday season.
  • This year, Telemundo 52 joins the effort to elevate the awareness to a bilingual, bi-cultural audience.
  • NBC4 and Telemundo 52 have a legacy of supporting diverse communities throughout the Southland, including those affected by the coronavirus crisis.
  • Telemundo 52 / KVEA is Telemundos west coast flagship local television station serving Spanish-speaking viewers in the Los Angeles market.

WDIV-Local 4 Names Michele Aenlle-Hayes National Sales Manager

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

WDIV-Local 4/ClickOnDetroit announced today that Michele Aenlle-Hayes has been named the new National Sales Manager for the Graham Media Group-owned NBC affiliate in Detroit.

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  • WDIV-Local 4/ClickOnDetroit announced today that Michele Aenlle-Hayes has been named the new National Sales Manager for the Graham Media Group-owned NBC affiliate in Detroit.
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    In her new role, Aenlle-Hayes will work with national clients on ad schedules for broadcast and digital, building value and delivering on key metrics.
  • Michele has successfully achieved revenue goals at every level in traditional broadcast and digital categories, from local ad insertion to national campaigns, said Vice President and General Sales Manager Gary Macko.
  • In 2020, she was promoted to the Diamond-Elite Sales Professional team, representing the top 5% of LocaliQ sales organization across the country.