Media in the United States

Last Mile Holdings Announces Executive Leadership Updates

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Last Mile Holdings Ltd. ("MILE" or the "Company") (TSXV:MILE); (OTC:AZNVF), a leading micro-mobility company with the broadest product suite in the industry, today announced several updates to its leadership team, including the appointment of veteran public company executive Kate Marley as its CFO, effective July 6, 2020.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Last Mile Holdings Ltd. ("MILE" or the "Company") (TSXV:MILE); (OTC:AZNVF), a leading micro-mobility company with the broadest product suite in the industry, today announced several updates to its leadership team, including the appointment of veteran public company executive Kate Marley as its CFO, effective July 6, 2020.
  • Marley brings nearly three decades of finance and accounting experience to MILE, including 25 years in senior leadership roles at various technology and consumer-centric public companies.
  • "On behalf of the Last Mile board and leadership team, I would like to formally welcome Kate as our new CFO," said MILE CEO Max Smith.
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REAL Trends + Tom Ferry Announce 2020 The Thousand 15th annual real estate ranking advertised in The Wall Street Journal

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Media in the United States, Trends, Wall Street, The Wall Street Journal, American journalism, Pulitzer Prizes

CASTLE ROCK, Colo., June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, REAL Trends + Tom Ferry, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal, published the 15th annual The Thousand list of America's top 1,000 real estate sales professionals, teams, and agent- and team-owned brokerages.

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  • CASTLE ROCK, Colo., June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, REAL Trends + Tom Ferry, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal, published the 15th annual The Thousand list of America's top 1,000 real estate sales professionals, teams, and agent- and team-owned brokerages.
  • An abridged list of the designees is published in today's edition of The Wall Street Journal and a complete listing is available online at www.realtrends.com/rankings/rt1000 .
  • REAL Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand, is an annual, national awards ranking sponsored by REAL Trendsthe Trusted Sourceand Tom Ferry International coaching, advertised in The Wall Street Journal.
  • "The REAL Trends team set a precedent for what success looks like in our industry with The Thousand list," says Tom Ferry, founder of coaching and training company Tom Ferry International.

Gannett Announces Elimination of the CEO Position for the Operating Company and the Departure of Paul Bascobert

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Technology, Other Communications, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, General Entertainment, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Networks, Internet, Other Entertainment, Gannett, Companies, Media in the United States

Gannett Co., Inc. (Gannett, the Company) (NYSE: GCI) announced today that the Board of Directors (The Board) has decided to streamline the operating structure of the Company by eliminating the position of CEO of the operating company, Gannett Media Corp. (Gannett Media).

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  • Gannett Co., Inc. (Gannett, the Company) (NYSE: GCI) announced today that the Board of Directors (The Board) has decided to streamline the operating structure of the Company by eliminating the position of CEO of the operating company, Gannett Media Corp. (Gannett Media).
  • Given this decision, the Board and Paul Bascobert have mutually agreed for Mr. Bascobert to terminate his employment with the Company.
  • Mr. Bascoberts departure is not the result of any inappropriate action by Mr. Bascobert, any violation of company policy, any accounting irregularity or any material deterioration in the business of the Company.
  • The Board and I would like to thank Paul for his contributions during such an important period for our Company.

The WNET Group Elevates Eugenia Harvey To Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
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NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today The WNET Group , home to PBS stations THIRTEEN , WLIW21 and NJTV and NPR station WLIW-FM , has announced the appointment of Eugenia Harvey to the new position of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today The WNET Group , home to PBS stations THIRTEEN , WLIW21 and NJTV and NPR station WLIW-FM , has announced the appointment of Eugenia Harvey to the new position of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO), effective immediately.
  • She will report to Neal Shapiro, President & CEO of The WNET Group.
  • "The WNET Group is deeply committed to fighting racism, injustice and discrimination," said Shapiro.
  • "As we seek to make decisions and content that better reflects and serves our diverse communities internally and externally, the role of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer is more important than ever."

Bloomberg Media Introduces Bloomberg CityLab, a News Brand Dedicated to Covering Global Cities

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Bloomberg L.P., Bloomberg, New York City, Companies, Media in the United States

"Bloomberg CityLab joins our growing portfolio of multi-platform content verticals, dedicated to bringing our trusted journalism and unique global business perspective to every story."

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  • "Bloomberg CityLab joins our growing portfolio of multi-platform content verticals, dedicated to bringing our trusted journalism and unique global business perspective to every story."
  • Acquired by Bloomberg Media in 2019, the newly designed Bloomberg CityLab has been fully integrated into Bloomberg Media's digital ecosystem with new branding, logo, and homepage.
  • Bloomberg CityLab complements Bloomberg Media's Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Green brands, as well as various content verticals including Checkout , Future Finance , Hyperdrive , Prognosis , Screentime and Wealth .
  • Bloomberg Media is a leading, global, multi-platform brand that provides decision-makers with timely news, analysis and intelligence on business, finance, technology, climate change, politics and more.

Tre Lovell Joins The Exclusive Haute Lawyer Network By Haute Living

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Tre Lovell, one of the top trial lawyers in Los Angeles, has joined the exclusive Haute Lawyer Network by Haute Living.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Tre Lovell, one of the top trial lawyers in Los Angeles, has joined the exclusive Haute Lawyer Network by Haute Living.
  • The Haute Lawyer Network, well known for its exclusive and luxurious lifestyle publication Haute Living, is privileged to present Mr. Lovell a member and expert in his field.
  • This partnership allows Haute Lawyer to connect its affluent readers with industry-leading attorneys in their area.
  • For more on Tre Lovell and Haute Lawyer, visit his Haute Lawyer profile: http://www.hauteliving.com/hautelawyer/member/tre-lovell/

Sinclair Broadcast Group to Launch Headline News Service, Announces 25 New Positions to be Filled

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will be launching a headline news service scheduled to premiere in early 2021.

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  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will be launching a headline news service scheduled to premiere in early 2021.
  • The headline news service will primarily focus on and elevate commentary-free content provided by Sinclair's extensive network of local broadcast stations, and will also offer original content produced specifically for the program.
  • Now Sinclair is taking this novel approach to a broader audience that includes broadcast television.
  • As part of this effort, the company also announced it will be hiring 25 new positions to staff this new initiative.

The V Foundation Looks Ahead to The 2020 ESPYS and Sports Humanitarian Awards to Benefit Cancer Research

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
General Sports, Sports, Oncology, Health, Philanthropy, Other Sports, Fund Raising, Foundation, ESPY Award, Stuart Scott, Media in the United States, Sports, Broadcasting in the United States

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN announce The 2020 ESPYS presented by Capital One will benefit cancer research funded through the V Foundation.

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  • The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, and ESPN announce The 2020 ESPYS presented by Capital One will benefit cancer research funded through the V Foundation.
  • The sixth annual Sports Humanitarian Awards , sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb, will be featured in ESPN programming throughout the week, and will benefit the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund.
  • For 27 years, ESPN has partnered with the V Foundation to highlight the impact of funding life-saving cancer research.
  • The V Foundation is always proud to be beneficiary of funds raised with the ESPYS, said Susan Braun, Chief Executive Officer of the V Foundation.

Los Angeles Chargers and Estrella Media Announce Multi-Year Broadcast & Media Partnership

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Entertainment, Sports, Football, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Los Angeles Chargers, KBUE, Spanos, KRCA, Estrella, Broadcasting in the United States, Media in the United States, Liberman Broadcasting, KBUA

The Los Angeles Chargers and Estrella Media today announced a multi-year broadcast partnership that will make EstrellaTV 62 Los Angeles (KRCA) and Que Buena 105.5/94.3 FM (KBUE) the Official Spanish Language Preseason Television and Radio Home of the Los Angeles Chargers as well as a year-round media partner.

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  • The Los Angeles Chargers and Estrella Media today announced a multi-year broadcast partnership that will make EstrellaTV 62 Los Angeles (KRCA) and Que Buena 105.5/94.3 FM (KBUE) the Official Spanish Language Preseason Television and Radio Home of the Los Angeles Chargers as well as a year-round media partner.
  • Estrella Media is one of the largest U.S. producers of Spanish-language television content, and their vision for how they want to incorporate the Chargers across their media platforms has everyone in our organization excited, said A.G. Spanos, President of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Chargers.
  • We are proud and excited to welcome Estrella Media to the Chargers family.
  • We are excited to partner with the Los Angeles Chargers organization as their exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster and media partner.

Kar's Nuts Names Herman Brons as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Kar's Nuts, a manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking products under the Kar's, Second Nature and Sanders Fine Chocolatiers brands, today announced that Herman Brons has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Kar's Nuts, a manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking products under the Kar's, Second Nature and Sanders Fine Chocolatiers brands, today announced that Herman Brons has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Brons brings to Kar's more than 25 years of financial experience with food manufacturing companies, including four assignments in which he served as a Chief Financial Officer.
  • Over six years as CFO of Kronos, Mr. Brons helped lead the acceleration of the company's top-line growth and value creation.
  • As Kar's CFO, Herman will lead the company's financial, procurement and IT efforts, with a special focus on accelerating its innovation agenda.