Television stations

SFL - Preliminary Q4 2020 results and quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Dividend, Shareholders, WSFL-TV, Cash flow, Television stations in the United States, Finance, Television stations

SFL Corporation Ltd. (SFL or the Company) today announced its preliminary financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.

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  • SFL Corporation Ltd. (SFL or the Company) today announced its preliminary financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.
  • SFL owns and manages a large and diversified fleet, of more than 80 vessels.
  • Cash flow from these assets have remained strong with no material operational impacts following the pandemic outbreak.
  • The Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share.

SFL – 2020 Annual Results

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Professional services, Other Professional Services, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Valuation, WSFL-TV, Television stations in the United States, Television stations, Television

The portfolios appraisal value at 31 December 2020 was 4.2% higher on a like-for-like basis than at 31 December 2019.

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  • The portfolios appraisal value at 31 December 2020 was 4.2% higher on a like-for-like basis than at 31 December 2019.
  • After taking into account these core items, EPRA earnings came to 100.8 million in 2020.
  • In May 2020, SFL issued 500 million worth of 1.50% seven-year bonds due on 5 June 2027.
  • Lastly, at 31 December 2020, SFL had 1,040 million in undrawn lines of credit.

SFL - Update on Seadrill Restructuring

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Seadrill, WSFL-TV, Companies, Television stations in the United States, Television stations

SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: SFL) (SFL or the Company) announced today that, according to public filings, Seadrill Ltd. and most of its subsidiaries (Seadrill) filed Chapter 11 cases in the Southern District of Texas, USA (the Chapter 11 Proceedings).

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  • SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: SFL) (SFL or the Company) announced today that, according to public filings, Seadrill Ltd. and most of its subsidiaries (Seadrill) filed Chapter 11 cases in the Southern District of Texas, USA (the Chapter 11 Proceedings).
  • In exchange, SFL will receive approximately 75% of the lease hire under the existing charter agreements for West Linusand West Hercules, for the same period.
  • Any excess amounts paid under the above referenced sub-charters will remain in Seadrills earnings accounts, pledged to SFL.
  • With regards to the rig West Taurus, the lease is expected to be rejected as part of Seadrills Chapter 11 Proceedings, and redelivered to SFL.

CAJ: Bell, We Need To Talk About All These Layoffs

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The Sports Network, CKST, CFRW, CKOC, Sport in Canada, Television stations, Television

"Some of the journalists who've lost their jobs have spent 20 years (or longer) with their organizations.

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  • "Some of the journalists who've lost their jobs have spent 20 years (or longer) with their organizations.
  • Bell also eliminated three radio stations entirely: Hamilton's TSN 1150, Vancouver's TSN 1040 and Winnipeg's TSN 1290.
  • Employees at the Winnipeg station were reportedly not told about the closure prior to the public announcement.
  • In Vancouver, staff learned about impending changes from a robotic announcement , while others were cut during a commercial break.

Comscore Announces Renewal Agreement with Ellis Communications for Local Television Measurement

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
comScore, KDOC-TV, KDOC, Television stations, Audience measurement, Television, Mass media

RESTON, Va., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced a renewal agreement with Ellis Communications' KDOC-TV in Los Angeles.

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  • RESTON, Va., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced a renewal agreement with Ellis Communications' KDOC-TV in Los Angeles.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Ellis will continue to utilize Comscore's industry-leading local TV measurement currency and its advanced audiences.
  • "KDOC-TV's sustained commitment to Comscore's local market measurement in Los Angeles is a testament to the value of our information for driving programming and sales decisions," said Steve Walsh, Executive Vice President, Comscore.
  • With more than a decade of experience measuring television viewership from return path devices across tens of millions of households in all local markets, Comscore is a trusted source for television viewing data.

UNR to Make History with Largest Ever Top Level Domain Name Auction Event on April 28, 2021

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Auctions, Shop at Bid, Market, Television stations, Television

Due to their scarcity, the sale of even one TLD on the open market is considered extraordinary.

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  • Due to their scarcity, the sale of even one TLD on the open market is considered extraordinary.
  • These fundamental building blocks of the internet are online real estate that rarely trade hands - and almost exclusively via closed or private transactions.
  • UNR is breaking new ground with this auction event due to both its scale and accessibility.
  • For more information about UNR's auction event on April 28, 2021, or to register to bid in this never to be repeated event, please visit https://auction.link .

Bluegreen Vacations Returns to Sponsor The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Duel Races At Daytona

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Motor Sports, Sports, Other Travel, Transportation, Lodging, Destinations, Vacation, Travel, Cruise, NASCAR, ABC Sports, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Wide World of Sports, Television in the United States, Speedweeks, Television stations, NASCAR Cup Series, Daytona International Speedway, Bluegreen Vacations Duel, Daytona 500

Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (NYSE:BXG) (Bluegreen Vacations), a leading vacation ownership company and the Official Vacation Ownership Provider of NASCAR, announced today it will return as the entitlement sponsor for the pair of 150-mile qualifying races for the DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Key Points: 
  • Bluegreen Vacations Corporation (NYSE:BXG) (Bluegreen Vacations), a leading vacation ownership company and the Official Vacation Ownership Provider of NASCAR, announced today it will return as the entitlement sponsor for the pair of 150-mile qualifying races for the DAYTONA 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210120005168/en/
    Bluegreen Vacations Returns to Sponsor The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Duel Races At Daytona (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Bluegreen Vacations Duel At DAYTONA is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 as part of DAYTONA Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth.
  • The pair of qualifying races will finalize the starting lineup for the 63rd annual DAYTONA 500, the prestigious season-opening event for the NASCAR Cup Series.
  • We are pleased to sit in the pole position of another NASCAR race season as sponsors of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel at DAYTONA, said Dusty Tonkin, EVP, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of Bluegreen Vacations.

Logiq Begins Next Phase of Micro-Lending Program Designed to Provide Mobile Fintech Services to 5 Million Contract and Delivery Drivers

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Financial services, Financial technology, KMSB, Economy, Television stations, Television

The next phase involves the rollout of a new mobile fintech platform for 5 million contract and delivery drivers of Garda Digital Indonesia , a membership organization overseen by Badan Perlayanan Jaminan Sosial Ketenagakerjaan (BPJSTK).

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  • The next phase involves the rollout of a new mobile fintech platform for 5 million contract and delivery drivers of Garda Digital Indonesia , a membership organization overseen by Badan Perlayanan Jaminan Sosial Ketenagakerjaan (BPJSTK).
  • Under the exclusive alliance, Logiq and KMSB are developing a jointly owned and operated mobile fintech platform designed to deliver mobile financial services in Indonesia.
  • Logiq, through its Indonesian operations, is providing the platform design and technology, management, ongoing hosting and technical support.
  • Through the new fintech platform, KMSB will provide micro-lending services to government, state-owned enterprises and member organizations registered with BPJSTK.

24% of Homes Sold This Year Were Bought With All Cash, the Smallest Share in 13 Years

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Friday, December 18, 2020
RTL, RTL Group, Television stations, Television, Companies

SEATTLE, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: RDFN) Nationwide, 24.3% of homes sold so far this year were bought with cash, down from 25.3% in 2019 and the smallest share since 2007.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: RDFN) Nationwide, 24.3% of homes sold so far this year were bought with cash, down from 25.3% in 2019 and the smallest share since 2007.
  • All-cash home purchases peaked in 2013, when 34% of homes sold were bought with cash.
  • In Nassau County on Long Island, 48.9% of homes sold this year were all-cash purchases, a higher share than any other major metro area.
  • Oakland had the smallest share of all-cash purchases, 13.1%, followed by Virginia Beach (13.8%), San Diego (15.1%), Denver (15.2%) and Portland, Oregon (15.6%).

KARE 11 Announces Change to News Leadership

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
KARE, Metromedia, Tegna Inc., KARE, Television stations in the United States, Television stations, Television

Nogy is a veteran of the KARE 11 News Department, having worked in various News roles for 28 years.

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  • Nogy is a veteran of the KARE 11 News Department, having worked in various News roles for 28 years.
  • In her new role, Nogy will oversee the vision, strategy, editorial coverage and the distribution of News across all KARE 11s content platforms, alongside KARE 11Digital Director Lauren Olson.
  • At KARE 11, Nogy has produced and launching new shows, served as an Executive Producer, Assistant News Director and News Content Director.
  • Stacey was the natural fit to lead our News organization into 2021, said KARE 11 President and General Manager John Remes.