Vox Media

Canada’s Premier Music Media Outlet, Exclaim!, Upgrades to Modern Website Platform Powered by 9thCO

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Vox Media, Exclaim!, The Washington Post, Architecture, CMS, Growth, Next.js, API, Video game

The new website, exclaim.ca, leverages cutting-edge composable architecture, powered by a headless CMS and Next.js, to deliver a significantly improved user experience, enhanced flexibility, and future-proof scalability.

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  • The new website, exclaim.ca, leverages cutting-edge composable architecture, powered by a headless CMS and Next.js, to deliver a significantly improved user experience, enhanced flexibility, and future-proof scalability.
  • Prior to the upgrade, Exclaim's website was built on a traditional platform that limited its ability to adapt to changing user needs and market trends.
  • This allows for greater flexibility and customization, as content can be easily delivered to any device or platform through APIs.
  • "The new website is a testament to the power of composable architecture and the benefits it can deliver to modern businesses.

BuzzFeed, Inc. Makes Strategic & Organizational Changes to Improve Profitability After Challenging Q4 and Full Year 2023

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Social Media, Search Engine Optimization, Blogging, Publishing, Technology, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Banking, General Entertainment, Communications, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Entertainment, Internet, Editorial, Forecasting, Digital, Vox Media, Comscore, Telephone, Complex, Webcast, Complex Networks, URL, Regulation, Classification, News, AI, Bustle (magazine), Table, Disclosure, Bank statement, Commerce, Adjustment, Regulation Fair Disclosure, Content, Apple News, GAAP, Video game

Looking ahead, following key strategic organizational changes, BuzzFeed is optimistic about 2024 with a commitment to high-margin revenue streams and a renewed focus on its owned and operated websites and apps.

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  • Looking ahead, following key strategic organizational changes, BuzzFeed is optimistic about 2024 with a commitment to high-margin revenue streams and a renewed focus on its owned and operated websites and apps.
  • “Three months into 2024, it’s clear BuzzFeed and digital media are at an inflection point,” said Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed Founder & CEO.
  • As such, the historical financial results of Complex Networks have been reflected as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
  • However, the historical Time Spent on First We Feast cannot be reasonably bifurcated from Time Spent on Complex Networks.

Beloved Viral Internet Sensation "Nora the Piano Cat" Inspires Development of New Animated Series for Children Worldwide

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Netflix, Vox Media, Internet, Television, USA Today, NBCUniversal, Creativity, KitchenAid, Sensation, HGTV, Brick, Los Angeles Times, Magic, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Life, Sesame Street, Universal, NBC, Magnolia Network, PBS, Word Party, Good, PBS Kids, Foulke, Microsoft, National Geographic, Music

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, All That's Good Productions unveils an official sizzle reel for Nora the Piano Cat, a creative, culturally diverse, and educational animated children's series for all ages, inspired by "one of Philadelphia's first viral animal stars", Nora the Piano Cat. The show stars Nora, who first became globally recognized in 2007 as a musically gifted internet sensation after a YouTube video of her playing the piano went viral. Nora has been featured on BBC Earth, TODAY.com, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, 6ABC Action News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Hong Kong's My Pet magazine, National Geographic, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The show stars Nora, who first became globally recognized in 2007 as a musically gifted internet sensation after a YouTube video of her playing the piano went viral.
  • Despite this loss, her memory endures through the music and joy she brought to her devoted global fanbase.
  • "I did not adopt Nora the Piano Cat, she adopted me," says Nora's owner Betsy Alexander.
  • This new series, produced in Nora's hometown of Philadelphia, aims to enrich global audiences by showcasing diverse music genres.

Beloved Viral Internet Sensation "Nora the Piano Cat" Inspires Development of New Animated Series for Children Worldwide

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Netflix, Vox Media, Internet, Television, USA Today, NBCUniversal, Creativity, KitchenAid, Sensation, HGTV, Brick, Los Angeles Times, Magic, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Life, Sesame Street, Universal, NBC, Magnolia Network, PBS, Word Party, Good, PBS Kids, Foulke, Microsoft, National Geographic, Music

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, All That's Good Productions unveils an official sizzle reel for Nora the Piano Cat, a creative, culturally diverse, and educational animated children's series for all ages, inspired by "one of Philadelphia's first viral animal stars", Nora the Piano Cat. The show stars Nora, who first became globally recognized in 2007 as a musically gifted internet sensation after a YouTube video of her playing the piano went viral. Nora has been featured on BBC Earth, TODAY.com, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, 6ABC Action News, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Hong Kong's My Pet magazine, National Geographic, and more.

Key Points: 
  • The show stars Nora, who first became globally recognized in 2007 as a musically gifted internet sensation after a YouTube video of her playing the piano went viral.
  • Despite this loss, her memory endures through the music and joy she brought to her devoted global fanbase.
  • "I did not adopt Nora the Piano Cat, she adopted me," says Nora's owner Betsy Alexander.
  • This new series, produced in Nora's hometown of Philadelphia, aims to enrich global audiences by showcasing diverse music genres.

The ABCs of Financial Crime: Consumer Education is the First Line of Defense

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Partnership, Nature, Coffee, Multimedia, Ageing, Crime, Research, Fear, DNA, Fraud, FINRA, Early, Silver, Retirement, Safety, Early warning, Investment, Love, Social media, FTC, Vox Media, Better Business Bureau, Education, National Council, EMV, Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Criminals have been challenging the banking and digital payments space for decades. As the financial services industry began offering safeguards like EMV chips, 3Dsecure, and biometrics, at Early Warning we've seen criminals pivot to new strategies, leveraging their technology know-how and preying on the weakest link of all -- human nature.

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  • Thanks to social media and many other channels, it is now easier than ever to tailor crimes to appeal to consumer emotions.
  • In 'pay yourself' scams, a criminal sends a text or call impersonating your bank or credit union.
  • Our Zelle® consumer education efforts started over five years ago with a partnership promoting financial literacy with high school students.
  • Over the years, our efforts evolved to include additional partnerships to reach broader audiences and expand resources on our website within the Financial Education Center.

AAF's Most Promising Multicultural Students Named for 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF) tapped leading industry professionals to select the 2024 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students. Entering its 27th year, the Most Promising program is one of the organization's premier initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the advertising industry.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Advertising Federation (AAF) tapped leading industry professionals to select the 2024 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students .
  • The 50 selected students will participate in a four-day industry immersion program in New York on February 4-9, 2024.
  • The Most Promising program gives advertising, media, communications, and tech companies the opportunity to connect with 50 top-performing and high-achieving diverse college students from across the nation.
  • "The Most Promising Multicultural Students Class of 2024 has met all criteria and vetting processes by an outstanding experienced and respected Council of Judges," said Steve Pacheco, CEO of the AAF.

TEGNA Names Lauren Fisher Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Marketing, Entertainment, Digital Marketing, Communications, TV and Radio, Other Communications, Media, Knowledge, TEGNA, TGNA, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Ethics, NYSE, Vox Media, Economics, AOL, IA Financial Group, University, Television, Multimedia, Advertising, Growth, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, News Media Alliance, Fisher, University of Chicago Law School, The Vanguard Group, Management

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the appointment of Lauren Fisher as senior vice president and chief legal officer, effective November 27.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the appointment of Lauren Fisher as senior vice president and chief legal officer, effective November 27.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109369159/en/
    Lauren Fisher named chief legal officer at TEGNA.
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    As chief legal officer, Fisher will lead the Company’s legal department and oversee all legal functions across a broad range of disciplines including corporate, content creation and distribution, regulatory, ethics and compliance, and litigation and support TEGNA’s long-term direction and growth.
  • Fisher joins TEGNA from Vox Media where she was chief legal officer and corporate secretary reporting to Vox Media’s chairman and CEO for more than 15 years.

TASTE Hall of Fame Inductees include Harry Styles, Oprah Winfrey, Linda Evangelista, Bob's Burgers, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TASTE AWARDS Committee, organizers of the Annual TASTE AWARDS celebrating the best in Food, Fashion, Travel, Health and Lifestyle programming on Television, in Film, in Online & Streaming Video, and in Apps, Radio, Podcasts and Photography, is pleased to announce the inductees in the Eleventh Class of the TASTE HALL OF FAME.

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  • The TASTE Awards celebrate the year's best in food, fashion, travel and lifestyle programs on Television, in Film, Online and Streaming Video, and in Podcasts and on Radio.
  • Eleventh year TASTE HALL OF FAME Inductees are selected based on either having received numerous TASTE AWARDS or finalist nominations over the years, or having made a significant impact in the world of taste and broadcast entertainment.
  • Inductees range from television and movies, to online video, radio, and real world experiences.
  • 11th TASTE Hall of Fame Inductees are:

DVoices Celebrates Dominican Culture with Inaugural Event in NYC, Showcasing Comedian Aida Rodriguez

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
DREAM, NeueHouse, Vox Media, Hispanic Federation, Dominican Republic, Tell Me, Holding It Down: The Veterans' Dreams Project, Entertainment

This event, featuring the acclaimed comedian Aida Rodriguez, aims to connect Hispanic communities across New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • This event, featuring the acclaimed comedian Aida Rodriguez, aims to connect Hispanic communities across New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Lawrence, Massachusetts.
  • DVoices is captivating audiences with their podcast series, where inspiring Dominican descendants narrate their life stories as children of Dominican immigrants in the US.
  • The gala will spotlight a performance by comedian Aida Rodriguez, an award ceremony, and a celebration of the Dominican culture featuring luminaries and celebrities like Dasha Polanco, who will be recognized for her support of this organization.
  • Don’t miss this historic event celebrating Dominican heritage and making a positive impact.

Piva Capital Bolsters Investment Team with Two New Investors

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piva Capital , a VC firm on a mission to back visionary founders and emerging technology companies transforming industry, has expanded its investment team by adding two Investors, Claire Yun and Jillian Noel.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Piva Capital , a VC firm on a mission to back visionary founders and emerging technology companies transforming industry, has expanded its investment team by adding two Investors, Claire Yun and Jillian Noel.
  • The two Investors have already proven their capabilities as Piva Capital Summer Associates in 2022 and are expected to bring valuable insights and expertise to the firm.
  • "The addition of Claire and Jillian to our team is a significant step towards the growth of our firm, said Ricardo Angel, Managing Partner of Piva Capital.
  • Jillian joined Piva from General Fusion, where she was working to build the commercialization roadmap for fusion energy.