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JAGEX APPOINTS MARC ALLERA AS CHAIRMAN

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Consumer, RuneScape, Growth, CVC, Old school, BT Sport, IP, Video, Video game

CAMBRIDGE, England, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jagex, a leading UK video game company and developer of the RuneScape franchise of games, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Allera as Chairman of the Board.

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CAMBRIDGE, England, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jagex, a leading UK video game company and developer of the RuneScape franchise of games, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Allera as Chairman of the Board.
As part of the Company's new direction under CVC & Haveli ownership, the appointment of Marc is a significant addition to the leadership team, as Marc brings a depth of experience leading consumer-centric businesses across technology, telecoms and media sectors.
Jagex's CEO, Phil Mansell, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Marc Allera to our team as Chairman.
Marc Allera commented, "I'm delighted to be joining the board of Jagex at this significant stage in its development, and being able to return to the video games industry with such a great role.

Celebrating 20 Years of Cutting-Edge Onboard Broadcasting and Technical Innovation: Vislink and MotoGP™

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Mobile, Grand Prix motorcycle racing, Partnership, Radio, TNT, University, AMR Corporation, Conference, BT Sport, Entertainment

MT. OLIVE, NJ , Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the official RF Systems supplier to DORNA SPORTS S.L., we at Vislink Technologies, Inc. are very proud to celebrate 20 years of working at the highest level to bring audiences the most exciting, seamless live track footage of MotoGP™ bikes, racing at over 220mph!

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Every twist, turn, and wild overtaking manoeuvre is captured using Vislink technology developed by working together and understanding the needs of the sport’s millions of fans worldwide.
Vislink also equips the broadcast teams who bring comments and reactions from the paddock.
“We’re honored by Dorna’s continued trust and excited to see where our collaboration takes live motorsports broadcasting in the next 20 years.
The future for us is as exciting as ever.”
For more information about Vislink products, visit www.vislink.com .

ZIXI LEADS SEVERAL IBC ACCELERATOR MEDIA INNOVATION USE CASES

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi, the industry leader for enabling cost-efficient and highly scalable live broadcast-quality video over any IP network or protocol, and the provider of the award-winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP®), today announced, after winning the 2022 IBC Accelerator Project of the Year Award, its participation in two more innovative projects for the 2023 edition to be featured at the forthcoming IBC 2023 show.

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IBC created the Accelerator program in 2019 to support the Media & Entertainment industry with a framework for agile, collaborative, and fast-track innovation with a unique multi-company project-based approach to solving complex media and entertainment business and technology challenges.
This year Zixi will be participating in two cutting-edge 2023 Accelerator Media Innovation projects for IBC 2023.
"The IBC Accelerator Media Innovation program is a fantastic platform for the industry to come together to solve media and entertainment business and technology challenges," said Chris Fellows, Senior Solutions Engineering Manager, Zixi.
Zixi will be exhibiting at IBC 2023, with Singular.Live in the Zixi Partner Village demonstrating these Innovation use cases.

ZIXI LEADS SEVERAL IBC ACCELERATOR MEDIA INNOVATION USE CASES

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi, the industry leader for enabling cost-efficient and highly scalable live broadcast-quality video over any IP network or protocol, and the provider of the award-winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP®), today announced, after winning the 2022 IBC Accelerator Project of the Year Award, its participation in two more innovative projects for the 2023 edition to be featured at the forthcoming IBC 2023 show.

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IBC created the Accelerator program in 2019 to support the Media & Entertainment industry with a framework for agile, collaborative, and fast-track innovation with a unique multi-company project-based approach to solving complex media and entertainment business and technology challenges.
This year Zixi will be participating in two cutting-edge 2023 Accelerator Media Innovation projects for IBC 2023.
"The IBC Accelerator Media Innovation program is a fantastic platform for the industry to come together to solve media and entertainment business and technology challenges," said Chris Fellows, Senior Solutions Engineering Manager, Zixi.
Zixi will be exhibiting at IBC 2023, with Singular.Live in the Zixi Partner Village demonstrating these Innovation use cases.

World Rugby Football League All-Star Team to Host July 15, 2023 NYC Champion Sevens, Showcase World Rugby Teams and Offer Major Market Franchises

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

The World Rugby Football League awarded ESPN the U.S. and international broadcast rights to the RFL's July 15, 2023 $1 Million NYC Champion Sevens live from Red Bull Arena.

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The World Rugby Football League awarded ESPN the U.S. and international broadcast rights to the RFL's July 15, 2023 $1 Million NYC Champion Sevens live from Red Bull Arena.
Kicking off the RFL's multi-year expansion, the RFL will host the richest sevens championship in World Rugby history.
The RFL's NYC Champion Sevens will showcase World Rugby powers New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya and the USA, all fighting over 8 fast hours of 16 intense 14 minute Rugby Sevens games for World Rugby's richest prize.
For more information on the RFL and to purchase premium tickets to the RFL’s July 15, 2023 NYC Champion Sevens, visit https://nycsevens.com/

Wix Announces Changes to Board of Directors to Support New Phase of Value Creation

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

NEW YORK, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix (Nasdaq: WIX), today announced changes to its Board of Directors. The announced changes are part of Wix's track record of regularly refreshing and enhancing its board to closely align with the changing operating environment as well as its current strategic objectives, balancing stability and expertise with change and adaptability. Additionally, these changes support Wix's continued transition to a new phase of value creation focused on product-led growth with sustained profitability and a commitment to achieving "Rule of 40" in 2025.

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Additionally, these changes support Wix's continued transition to a new phase of value creation focused on product-led growth with sustained profitability and a commitment to achieving "Rule of 40" in 2025.
In these efforts, Wix announced the appointment of Gavin Patterson and Francesco de Mojana to Wix's Board of Directors.
Wix also announced the resignation of Yuval Cohen and Roy Saar from the Board after many years of dedicated service.
These new board members were carefully and strategically chosen to guide and support the Wix management team with key incremental skill sets.

Friday Night Smackdown® Headed to The O2 In London the Night Before Money in the Bank

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005243/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005243/en/
FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN® HEADED TO THE O2 IN LONDON THE NIGHT BEFORE MONEY IN THE BANK (Graphic: Business Wire)
This marks the first time ever that SmackDown will broadcast live and in primetime from the UK at 8pm local on BT Sport.
WWE and O2 presales for combo tickets will be available on Wednesday, February 22 at 12pm GMT at Ticketmaster.co.uk and AXS.com.
General public onsale for SmackDown and Money In The Bank combo tickets will be available on Friday, February 24 at 12pm GMT at Ticketmaster.co.uk and AXS.com.
Money In The Bank marks the first WWE Premium Live Event to be held in London in over two decades.

Blackbird crowned IABM Broadcast / Media Company of the Year

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

LONDON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird plc (AIM:BIRD) (OTCQX:BBRDF), the technology licensor, developer and seller of market-leading cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird , announces that it has been crowned 'IABM Broadcast / Media Company of the Year'.

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LONDON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird plc (AIM:BIRD) (OTCQX:BBRDF), the technology licensor, developer and seller of market-leading cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird , announces that it has been crowned 'IABM Broadcast / Media Company of the Year'.
The Blackbird cloud-native editing and publishing platform is spearheading the revolution in remote production and the flexibility to create video content by anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Last month Blackbird announced EVS as its first 'Powered By Blackbird' technology licensee with the launch of EVS's web based editing application, 'IPD-VIA Create'.
Blackbird plc's CEO, Ian McDonough, said: "Thank you to the IABM and their eminent judging committee for awarding us 'Broadcast / Media Company of the Year 2022'.

Blackbird crowned IABM Broadcast / Media Company of the Year

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

LONDON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird plc (AIM:BIRD) (OTCQX:BBRDF), the technology licensor, developer and seller of market-leading cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird , announces that it has been crowned 'IABM Broadcast / Media Company of the Year'.

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LONDON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbird plc (AIM:BIRD) (OTCQX:BBRDF), the technology licensor, developer and seller of market-leading cloud native video editing platform, Blackbird , announces that it has been crowned 'IABM Broadcast / Media Company of the Year'.
The Blackbird cloud-native editing and publishing platform is spearheading the revolution in remote production and the flexibility to create video content by anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Last month Blackbird announced EVS as its first 'Powered By Blackbird' technology licensee with the launch of EVS's web based editing application, 'IPD-VIA Create'.
Blackbird plc's CEO, Ian McDonough, said: "Thank you to the IABM and their eminent judging committee for awarding us 'Broadcast / Media Company of the Year 2022'.

WWE’s “Next In Line” Program Partners With Exos

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

While working with Exos professionals, WWE NIL athletes will be introduced to the Exos Athlete Experience Program and its many sports science and data partners.

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While working with Exos professionals, WWE NIL athletes will be introduced to the Exos Athlete Experience Program and its many sports science and data partners.
The baseline developed for the athletes will enable customized and fully integrated plans to ensure a foundation for optimized training.
WWE launched its Next In Line program last December and currently has 25 active athletes with NIL partnerships.
WWEs TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 30 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX, BT Sport, Sony India and Rogers.