Media in the United States

Salem Host Appointed by President Trump

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Entertainment, Communications, Defense, TV and Radio, Publishing, Other Defense, Conservatism in the United States, Media in the United States, Alt-right, Sebastian Gorka, Salem Media Group, Radio in the United States, Salem, America First

Salem Media Group , Inc. (Nasdaq: SALM) announced today that President Donald Trump has appointed Salem Radio Network host Dr. Sebastian Gorka to the National Security Education Board.

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  • Salem Media Group , Inc. (Nasdaq: SALM) announced today that President Donald Trump has appointed Salem Radio Network host Dr. Sebastian Gorka to the National Security Education Board.
  • He joined the Salem Radio Network in January 2019, as host of America First in the 3pm to 6pm ET time slot.
  • We are proud of the job Dr. Gorka is doing as a Salem Radio Host, and in only a short period of time he has established himself as an expert worthy of this appointment, said Edward G. Atsinger, III, CEO of the Salem Media Group.
  • Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally.

Scripps to report second-quarter 2020 operating results on Aug. 7

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
E. W. Scripps Company, Scripps, Media in the United States, Events, Companies

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)will report second-quarter 2020 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Aug. 7.

Key Points: 
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)will report second-quarter 2020 operating results before Nasdaq trading begins on Friday, Aug. 7.
  • Investors and analysts will need the name of the call ("Scripps earnings call") to be granted access.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto "Give light and the people will find their own way."

FOX News Sunday’s Chris Wallace to Present an Exclusive Interview With President Donald Trump on July 19th

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
TV and Radio, Other Communications, White House, Federal Government, Health, Other Policy Issues, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Communications, Infectious diseases, Public policy, Government, Other Entertainment, Television in the United States, Fox Corporation, Media in the United States, Cable television in the United States, Fox Business Network, Media in New York City, Fox News, Fox Broadcasting Company, FNC

FOX News Sunday (FNS) anchor Chris Wallace will present an exclusive interview with President Donald Trump on Sunday, July 19th (airtime varies by local stations).

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  • FOX News Sunday (FNS) anchor Chris Wallace will present an exclusive interview with President Donald Trump on Sunday, July 19th (airtime varies by local stations).
  • Encore presentations will be presented on FOX News Channel (FNC) on Sunday, July 19th at 2PM/ET, 7PM/ET and 2AM/ET.
  • Marking his first Sunday show appearance since June 2019, Trump was previously interviewed on FOX News Sunday on November 18th, 2018.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service FOX Nation.

The New York Times Company to Webcast Second-Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Publishing, Public relations, Investor relations, Telecommunications, Economy of New York City, Media in the United States, Nyt, New York Stock Exchange, Conference call, The New York Times, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Dial

The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) announced today that its second-quarter 2020 earnings conference call will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 a.m. E.T.

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  • The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) announced today that its second-quarter 2020 earnings conference call will be held on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 a.m. E.T.
  • Participants can pre-register for the telephone conference at dpregister.com/10145259 , which will generate dial-in instructions allowing participants to bypass an operator at the time of the call.
  • The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information.
  • The company includes The New York Times, NYTimes.com and related properties.

Crush Capital Announces "Going Public," the First Streaming Series That Allows Viewers to Invest in Private Companies As They Attempt to List on NASDAQ

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Investment, Institutional Investor, Entrepreneur, Magazines, Media in the United States, Periodicals

Existing customers and fans can now invest in the companies they know and admire alongside institutional investors as the series unfolds.

Key Points: 
  • Existing customers and fans can now invest in the companies they know and admire alongside institutional investors as the series unfolds.
  • The series begins as the leadership of featured companies connect the audience to their vision, mission, and values.
  • "We look forward to participating with Crush Capital on the 'Going Public' series," said Byron Roth, Chairman and CEO of Roth Capital.
  • Season 1 will be exclusively digitally streamed on Entrepreneur.com, which boasts 14 million monthly unique visitors in the US and abroad.

VaynerSports Launches Gaming Division, Adds Fortnite Champ Bugha

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Gary Vaynerchuk, Revision3, eSports, Media personalities, Mass media, Media in the United States

"I have been quietly paying attention to the gaming industry for over a decade, building relationships and following the trends.

Key Points: 
  • "I have been quietly paying attention to the gaming industry for over a decade, building relationships and following the trends.
  • Gaming industry veteran Darren Glover will serve as the division lead and work closely alongside Neligan and VaynerSports co-CEOAJ Vaynerchuk.
  • Prior to joining VaynerSports, Glover has helped professional athletes, celebrities and esports athletes build their communities inside the world of gaming.
  • For more information on VaynerSports, VaynerGamingor Bugha, please reach out to Hayley Cohen, PR, at [email protected] .

Larry Elder Nominated for the Radio Hall of Fame

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Monday, July 13, 2020
TV and Radio, Communications, Entertainment, Publishing, Conservatism in the United States, Media in the United States, Radio in the United States, Conservative talk radio, African-American conservatism, Larry Elder, Larry, Talk radio, Salem Radio Network, Salem Media Group, Broadcast syndication, Salm

Salem Media Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today that Salem Radio Networks host Larry Elder has officially been nominated for induction into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Salem Media Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today that Salem Radio Networks host Larry Elder has officially been nominated for induction into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2020.
  • Larry was nominated in the category of Active Network Syndication, along with three other national hosts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200713005524/en/
    Larry has proven to be one of the true super stars in talk radio.
  • This is truly an honor to be considered for this award, said Larry Elder.

Mission Broadcasting exercises WPIX option

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Monday, July 13, 2020
Nexstar Media Group, Television stations in the United States, American television networks, Media in the United States, WPIX, E. W. Scripps Company, Tribune Broadcasting, LIN Media

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)has been informed that Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) has transferred its option to purchase Scripps' New York CW affiliate WPIX to Mission Broadcasting, Inc. and that Mission has exercised its option to purchase the station.

Key Points: 
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)has been informed that Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) has transferred its option to purchase Scripps' New York CW affiliate WPIX to Mission Broadcasting, Inc. and that Mission has exercised its option to purchase the station.
  • The option price is $75 million plus accrued interest, to be calculated on the period between the Sept. 19, 2019, purchase date of WPIX by Scripps and the option sale closing date.
  • In its purchase agreement with Nexstar, Scripps granted Nexstar the option to buy back WPIX.
  • Nexstar assigned its option to Mission Broadcasting, and Mission has exercised the option.

Scripps agrees to sell podcasting business to SiriusXM for $325 million

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Monday, July 13, 2020
E. W. Scripps Company, Stitcher Radio, Scripps, Operating systems, Media in the United States, Companies

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has entered into an agreement with SiriusXM to sell podcast industry leader Stitcher for $325 million, a return of more than double Scripps' investment in podcasting over the last five years.

Key Points: 
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has entered into an agreement with SiriusXM to sell podcast industry leader Stitcher for $325 million, a return of more than double Scripps' investment in podcasting over the last five years.
  • Scripps was an early entrant into podcasting, acquiring Midroll in 2015 for $55 million and the Stitcher app in 2016 for $4.5 million.
  • Scripps has approximately $190 million of net operating loss carryforwards that would offset about $40 million in 2020 tax liabilities.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

National Press Club and Journalism Institute call on USAGM to renew VOA journalists' visas

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Friday, July 10, 2020
Democracy promotion, Voice of America, National Press Club, Telecommunications, Broadcasting, Media in the United States

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute urge the United States Agency for Global Media and its new executive, Michael Pack, to renew expiring visas for foreign journalists working in the U.S. for Voice of America's international services.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute urge the United States Agency for Global Media and its new executive, Michael Pack, to renew expiring visas for foreign journalists working in the U.S. for Voice of America's international services.
  • "We know of no sensible reason to deny VOA's foreign journalists renewed visas," said National Press Club President Michael Freedman.
  • "Failure to renew visas for VOA's foreign journalists could be tragic," said National Press Club Journalism Institute President Angela Greiling Keane.
  • PRESS CONTACT: Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
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