Media in the United States

The Bloc Wins Med Ad News Agency of the Year, Category II, at the Manny's

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

NEW YORK, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For its creative excellence in health communications, The Bloc is proud to announce that it has been awarded Agency of the Year, Category II, at the Med Ad News 31st Annual Manny Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- For its creative excellence in health communications, The Bloc is proud to announce that it has been awarded Agency of the Year, Category II, at the Med Ad News 31st Annual Manny Awards.
  • The Med Ad News Agency of the Year, Category II, is given to exceptional healthcare creative agencies with revenues between $25 and 50 million.
  • "With all the turbulence in healthcare and the world, I'm confident that The Bloc has the capabilities to bring world-class creative to groundbreaking healthcare companies."
  • The Bloc is a leading independent health creative agency in the United States.

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV On Five Nashville Network-Affiliated Television Stations

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Nashville launch is one of the first in the country for NEXTGEN TV and follows a decade of development of the new technology anda year of planning and preparation by the local stations.

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  • The Nashville launch is one of the first in the country for NEXTGEN TV and follows a decade of development of the new technology anda year of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • We are excited to bring the benefits of NEXTGEN TV to Music City and introduce our viewers to an extraordinary new TV experience."
  • With the technology enhancements of NEXTGEN TV, Nashville broadcasters will be able to continue serving families with even greater storytelling capabilities."
  • As the nation's fourth-largest independent TV station owner, Scripps operates 60 television stations in 42 markets.

Forbes School of Business & Technology™ Launches the Center for Women's Leadership

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

SAN DIEGO, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University announced today the launch of its Center for Women's Leadership, a network of scholars, practitioners, and students who seek to advance the standing of women in leadership, and enhance their knowledge, expertise, and research in this important area.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forbes School of Business & Technology at Ashford University announced today the launch of its Center for Women's Leadership, a network of scholars, practitioners, and students who seek to advance the standing of women in leadership, and enhance their knowledge, expertise, and research in this important area.
  • Robert Daugherty, Dean of the Forbes School of Business and Technology shared, "We are pleased with today's launch of the Center for Women's Leadership.
  • The Center will facilitate and support the ongoing conversation about women in leadership by providing information, resources, and networking opportunities."
  • Moira Forbes, the publisher of ForbesWomen and an Executive Vice President of Forbes Media added, "The Center for Women's Leadership is purpose-built to support the success of women, especially women from historically underrepresented communities.

Nexstar Broadcasting Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Jones to Retire

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Jones, will retire August 1, 2020, following a 40-year career in the broadcast industry.

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  • Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Jones, will retire August 1, 2020, following a 40-year career in the broadcast industry.
  • Mr. Jones joined Nexstar in 2003 as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager and was named Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Nexstar Broadcasting in 2008.
  • Prior to joining Nexstar, Mr. Jones served as Vice President and General Manager of KTVT-TV (CBS) and KTXA-TV (IND) in Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, for seven years.
  • Nexstar Medias Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Perry Sook added, Brian has had a great career during which he established a clear record of success which supported our long-term growth.

FSN Capital Wins €87 Million Arbitration Ruling After Procuritas Was Found Liable for Fraud and Wilful Misconduct

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Today, the international arbitral tribunal in Denmark ruled in accordance with Northern European private equity firm FSN Capital's claims of fraud and wilful misconduct and sanctioned Swedish private equity firm Procuritas to pay 87 million in compensation to FSN Capital.

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  • Today, the international arbitral tribunal in Denmark ruled in accordance with Northern European private equity firm FSN Capital's claims of fraud and wilful misconduct and sanctioned Swedish private equity firm Procuritas to pay 87 million in compensation to FSN Capital.
  • *FSN Capital GP V Limited acting in its capacity as general partner for and on behalf of each of FSN Capital V L.P., FSN Capital V (B) L.P. and FSN Capital V Invest L.P ("FSN Capital").
  • ** Procuritas Capital Investors IV GP Limited acting as General Partner to Procuritas Capital Investors IV A, LP ("Procuritas").
  • This brings the total amount due from Procuritas to FSN Capital to 87 million, which together with the insurance sum already received brings the total recovery by FSN Capital to more than 138 million.

FSN Capital Wins €87 Million Arbitration Ruling After Procuritas Was Found Liable for Fraud and Wilful Misconduct

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Today, the international arbitral tribunal in Denmark ruled in accordance with Northern European private equity firm FSN Capital's claims of fraud and wilful misconduct and sanctioned Swedish private equity firm Procuritas to pay 87 million in compensation to FSN Capital.

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  • Today, the international arbitral tribunal in Denmark ruled in accordance with Northern European private equity firm FSN Capital's claims of fraud and wilful misconduct and sanctioned Swedish private equity firm Procuritas to pay 87 million in compensation to FSN Capital.
  • *FSN Capital GP V Limited acting in its capacity as general partner for and on behalf of each of FSN Capital V L.P., FSN Capital V (B) L.P. and FSN Capital V Invest L.P ("FSN Capital").
  • ** Procuritas Capital Investors IV GP Limited acting as General Partner to Procuritas Capital Investors IV A, LP ("Procuritas").
  • This brings the total amount due from Procuritas to FSN Capital to 87 million, which together with the insurance sum already received brings the total recovery by FSN Capital to more than 138 million.

Scripps appoints Ramon J. Pineda to lead TV stations in Corpus Christi, Texas

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointedRamon Pineda to lead its operations in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he will serve as vice president and general manager of Scripps' NBC affiliate, KRIS, its CW station and its independent station KDF, effective June 29.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointedRamon Pineda to lead its operations in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he will serve as vice president and general manager of Scripps' NBC affiliate, KRIS, its CW station and its independent station KDF, effective June 29.
  • "I look forward to helping the station further expand its audience and deepen its commitment to the Corpus Christi community."
  • As the nation's fourth-largest independent TV station owner, Scripps operates 60 television stations in 42 markets.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Inspira Health’s Tom Baldosaro Honored as a “CFO of the Year” by the Philadelphia Business Journal

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Inspira Health announced that Chief Financial Officer Tom Baldosaro was selected by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a 2020 CFO of the Year.

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  • Inspira Health announced that Chief Financial Officer Tom Baldosaro was selected by the Philadelphia Business Journal as a 2020 CFO of the Year.
  • Baldosaro was one of 22 CFOs, and one of only two health system CFOs, in the Philadelphia region to be honored.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200622005488/en/
    Tom Baldosaro, Chief Financial Officer of Inspira Health (Photo: Business Wire)
    In his nearly 20 years at Inspira, Baldosaro has been a key player in many important financial milestones, leading the organization through times of growth and crisis.
  • In 2019, Baldosaro led the financial preparations for the new state-of-the-art Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill.

Lucid Audio® Acquires Westone Audio™, the Music Division of Westone Laboratories

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Monday, June 22, 2020

The move will expand Lucid Audio's innovative family of products by adding Westone Audio's premium in-ear and custom earphone solutions.

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  • The move will expand Lucid Audio's innovative family of products by adding Westone Audio's premium in-ear and custom earphone solutions.
  • Lucid Audio is a market leader best known for wireless audio devices, personal sound amplification products and hearing protection.
  • Audiophile respected, Audiologist tested, and applauded by customers of every age, with Lucid Audio products, you will always Hear Better.
  • Westoneis a registered trademark of Westone Laboratories, Inc. Lucid Audioand Westone Audioare trademarks of Lucid Audio LLC.

VaynerSpeakers Launches "On Campus"

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Delivering real world expertise, each semester VaynerSpeakers On Campus will feature five 90 minute in depth conversations.

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  • Delivering real world expertise, each semester VaynerSpeakers On Campus will feature five 90 minute in depth conversations.
  • Every semester's lineup will include Gary Vaynerchuk plus four other thought leaders chosen for their impactful, relevant and diverse wisdom.
  • After each event's debut, the content will be available on demand via the VaynerSpeakers On Campus LinkedIn Group.
  • VaynerSpeakers is a traditional speakers bureau built to help the modern event planner.