Media in the United States

Industry Heavyweight Bill Goodwyn Joins CuriosityStream Leadership Team

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

CuriosityStream President and CEO Clint Stinchcomb, to whom Goodwyn will report, made the announcement.

Key Points: 
  • CuriosityStream President and CEO Clint Stinchcomb, to whom Goodwyn will report, made the announcement.
  • That is the comparative level of impact Bill can make on our global business lines.
  • The CuriosityStream team was strong and today it got infinitely stronger.Bill is a consummate dealmaker whose relationships around the world and track record building high performance teams and businesses lends CuriosityStream a tremendous competitive advantage in the dynamic and evolving media landscape.
  • Goodwyn is a 30-year veteran of Discovery, Inc., and has served in numerous executive leadership roles in digital media, television, and digital education.

Game Informer Says Goodbye to Editor-in-Chief, Andy McNamara

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Mr. McNamara has been part of the Game Informer editorial staff for more than 29 years.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. McNamara has been part of the Game Informer editorial staff for more than 29 years.
  • He was named Editor-in-Chief of Game Informer in 1994 and has been instrumental in growing the publication into an iconic brand within the video game industry.
  • Game Informer Media, launched in 1991 with Game Informer magazine, a legendary product that still stands as the worlds #1 video game magazine featuring articles, news, strategy, and reviews of video games.
  • With a massive community on social media, and multiple popular video programs on YouTube including The Game Informer Show , Replay , and New Gameplay Today , Game Informer speaks to the needs of todays gamers.

ViacomCBS and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Announce Affiliation Renewal Agreement

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), today announced a multi-year agreement to renew eight CBS network affiliations for Sinclair stations, including two top-50 market affiliates, KUTV in Salt Lake City, UT and KEYE-TV in Austin, TX.

Key Points: 
  • ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), today announced a multi-year agreement to renew eight CBS network affiliations for Sinclair stations, including two top-50 market affiliates, KUTV in Salt Lake City, UT and KEYE-TV in Austin, TX.
  • ViacomCBS also reached agreement to renew the affiliation of WTVH in Syracuse, NY to which Sinclair provides services.
  • Barry Faber, Sinclairs President of Distribution and Network Relations, stated, We are pleased to extend our affiliations for these stations with ViacomCBS.
  • For more information about ViacomCBS, please visit www.viacomcbs.com and follow @ViacomCBS on social platforms.

"The Pop Culture Show" Hosts Ready to Connect Podcast Listeners to What They're Experiencing on the Inside

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

ATLANTA, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Three very accomplished film/tv/radio personalities are joining forces for a unique weekly dive into the world of pop culture.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Three very accomplished film/tv/radio personalities are joining forces for a unique weekly dive into the world of pop culture.
  • Rather than being an opinion based podcast, " The Pop Culture Show " lets listeners eavesdrop on friends of over 30 years dishing about their experiences from the inside, sometimes even including special guests who don't normally appear on such shows.
  • All three hosts; Steve Barnes, Leslie Fram, and Paul "Cubby" Bryant, are multiple award-winning broadcasters and have crossed over into several mediums.
  • I love giving listeners access other shows just can't because they're on the wrong side of the studio gate."

AAR named to Bloomberg Government´s BGOV200 list of top federal contractors

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

AAR has been a regular over the years on Bloombergs list thanks to its innovative and cost effective solutions which are provided to the Federal Government.

Key Points: 
  • AAR has been a regular over the years on Bloombergs list thanks to its innovative and cost effective solutions which are provided to the Federal Government.
  • AAR is grateful to be recognized once again as a top federal contractor by Bloomberg, said Nicholas Gross, AAR SVP Government Programs.
  • Were honored to recognize AAR as one of the top federal contractors in a very competitive market, said Donald Thomas, Bloomberg Governments Vice President and General Manager for Government Contracting.
  • Delivering news, analytics, and data-driven decision tools, Bloomberg Governments digital workspace gives an intelligent edge to government affairs, federal, and contracting professionals.

Bricks 4 Kidz eLearning Announces STEAM Based Educational Learning Platform

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Monday, June 29, 2020

BOISE, Idaho, June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Learning Corporation, the parent company of Bricks 4 Kidz and Sew Fun Studios, announces the launch of a new educational subscription service to bring STEAM educational programming into homes around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • BOISE, Idaho, June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Learning Corporation, the parent company of Bricks 4 Kidz and Sew Fun Studios, announces the launch of a new educational subscription service to bring STEAM educational programming into homes around the globe.
  • The progressive nature of the program allows students to master mathematical skills, science concepts and language arts, all while learning and building with bricks.
  • Creative Learning Corporation entity BFK Franchise Company LLC (Bricks 4 Kidz) has brought hands-on learning opportunities to after-school STEAM programs, in-school workshops, summer camps and birthday parties since 2009.
  • Creative Learning Corporation, operating under the trade names of Bricks 4 Kidz and Sew Fun Studios, offers educational and enrichment programs to children ages 3-13+.

FOX News Channel Names ESPN’s Will Cain Co-Host of FOX & Friends Weekend

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Monday, June 29, 2020

FOX News Channel (FNC) has named former ESPN radio host and commentator Will Cain as co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend (Saturdays & Sundays 6-10AM/ET).

Key Points: 
  • FOX News Channel (FNC) has named former ESPN radio host and commentator Will Cain as co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend (Saturdays & Sundays 6-10AM/ET).
  • Cain added, I am excited to join the team at FOX & Friends Weekend and look forward to building upon my experience in sports, news and politics on the number one morning show in the country.
  • FOX & Friends Weekend has featured a substitute rotating co-host since Tucker Carlson moved to early primetime in 2016 and eventually the 8pm timeslot in 2017.
  • FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news.

Men’s Health Month: Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., OB/GYN Shares 5 Proactive Fertility Tips for Men When Trying to Conceive

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

To help couples better understand common fertility issues, Mary Jane Minkin, MD, OB/GYN, founder of MadameOvary.com , sheds light on male fertility factors and how men can be proactive in improving their fertility.

Key Points: 
  • To help couples better understand common fertility issues, Mary Jane Minkin, MD, OB/GYN, founder of MadameOvary.com , sheds light on male fertility factors and how men can be proactive in improving their fertility.
  • However, it takes two to tango, and couples should be aware of both female and male fertility issues to improve their odds of conceiving.
  • If trying to conceive, it may be time to nix those guilty pleasures and fill your diet with healthier options.
  • Both partners should remember to be proactive about their health, modify their lifestyle accordingly, and if struggling to conceive, be supportive of one another and prioritize communication.

Liberty Mutual, State Farm, Little Caesars Top Veritonic's 2020 Audio Logo Index

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

NEW YORK, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Veritonic, the Audio Intelligence Platform, today released its 2020 Audio Logo Index, the annual ranking of the sonic brands of top consumer businesses.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Veritonic, the Audio Intelligence Platform, today released its 2020 Audio Logo Index, the annual ranking of the sonic brands of top consumer businesses.
  • Insurance giants Liberty Mutual, State Farm, and Farmers Insurance took the top three spots, with Veritonic Audio Scores of 88, 87, and 86, respectively.
  • The Audio Logo Index measures consumer response to audio signatures -- including how memorable they are, if they're correctly associated with the brand, and emotional resonance -- as one marker of that impact.
  • Other key findings of this year's Audio Logo Index include:
    Leveraging brand name in audio logos drove high performance.

Bloomberg Government Releases 2020 BGOV200, Authoritative Ranking Of Top Federal Government Contractors

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bloomberg Government today issued the ninth annual BGOV200, which ranks the top 200 federal contractors based on fiscal year 2019 data for unclassified, prime contracts awarded across all U.S. federal government agencies.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Bloomberg Government today issued the ninth annual BGOV200, which ranks the top 200 federal contractors based on fiscal year 2019 data for unclassified, prime contracts awarded across all U.S. federal government agencies.
  • Bloomberg Government's analysis finds that federal government spending reached a new high in fiscal 2019: $597 billion.
  • The share of total government obligations won by the top 200 contractors was 64%, the same as in fiscal 2018.
  • Bloomberg Government forecasts fiscal 2020 spending obligations could top $600 billion once spending ends for the year in September 2020, which would be a record high.