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NBC Olympics Selects Comcast Technology Solutions To Manage And Deliver Multi-screen Assets Across NBCU Digital Properties During The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

"Our role at Comcast Technology Solutions is to remove much of that back-end complexity and enable NBC Olympics to deliver on its vision, delight viewing audiences, and support business partners and advertisers.

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  • "Our role at Comcast Technology Solutions is to remove much of that back-end complexity and enable NBC Olympics to deliver on its vision, delight viewing audiences, and support business partners and advertisers.
  • "Together with Comcast Technology Solutions, we are providing unprecedented coverage of the much-anticipated Tokyo Olympics, which captivates audiences across multiple platforms and devices," said Wilburn.
  • "We selected Comcast Technology Solutions to help us manage execution of the Games because of their proven track record and ability to power exceptional digital experiences at scale.
  • A division of NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games.

NBC Olympics and SportsEngine Create Inaugural Kids Guide to the Tokyo Olympics to Promote NBCUniversal's Coverage of the Games

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SportsEngine, Inc., a division of NBC Sports Group, announced today that it has teamed with NBC Olympics to create the first-ever Kids Guide to the Tokyo Olympics , a go-to resource for families watching NBC's coverage of the Tokyo Olympics this summer.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SportsEngine, Inc., a division of NBC Sports Group, announced today that it has teamed with NBC Olympics to create the first-ever Kids Guide to the Tokyo Olympics , a go-to resource for families watching NBC's coverage of the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
  • With over 100 pages of information, the Kids Guide to the Tokyo Olympics is designed for kids ages 8-14 and serves as an ideal way for parents and kids to connect and bring home the excitement of the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Additionally, the Guide covers all 41 Tokyo Olympic sports including the history, basic rules, trivia, featured athletes and where to watch the action.
  • A division of NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games.

U.S. Open Championship Play by Play, Live from San Diego, Exclusively on SiriusXM

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Monday, June 14, 2021

SiriusXM's extensive production will provide listeners with 45 hours of live shot-by-shot coverage from the course across all four rounds of play.

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  • SiriusXM's extensive production will provide listeners with 45 hours of live shot-by-shot coverage from the course across all four rounds of play.
  • If a playoff occurs, SiriusXM will provide live coverage of every shot played.
  • The U.S. Open Championship, conducted by the USGA, is the ultimate test of golf for the best players in the world.
  • The U.S. Open Championship and other USGA events will air on NBC, Golf Channel and Peacock, NBCUniversal's new streaming service.

NBC OLYMPICS SELECTS MOBILE BROADCASTING, ENGINEERING CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROVIDER FOR ITS PRODUCTION OF OLYMPIC GAMES IN TOKYO

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Monday, June 7, 2021

NBC Olympics and NEP started our Olympic Games journey together more than 30 years ago at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, said Levine.

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  • NBC Olympics and NEP started our Olympic Games journey together more than 30 years ago at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, said Levine.
  • Im happy to say that NEPs team of managers, engineers and technicians has been an integral part of NBC Olympics coverage of every Olympic Games since that time.
  • Specialty Capture divisions will send an extensive team of engineering, technical, operations, logistics and project management specialists to support NBC Olympics production of the Olympic Summer Games from Tokyo.
  • A division of NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversals coverage of the Olympic Games.

MediaKind: NBC Olympics Selects Encoding Technology for Its Production of Olympic Games in Tokyo

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Monday, June 7, 2021

We are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with NBC Olympics and to help support its coverage and production of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, said McConnell.

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  • We are delighted to extend our long-standing partnership with NBC Olympics and to help support its coverage and production of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, said McConnell.
  • MediaKinds encoding solutions were most recently used by NBC Olympics for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
  • A division of NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversals coverage of the Olympic Games.
  • NBC Olympics is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history.

MSG Networks Inc. Reports Fiscal 2021 First Quarter Results

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Fiscal 2021 first quarter total revenues of $157.4 million decreased 2%, or $3.6 million, as compared with the prior year period.

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  • Fiscal 2021 first quarter total revenues of $157.4 million decreased 2%, or $3.6 million, as compared with the prior year period.
  • Advertising revenue increased $3.6 million due to the New York Rangers and Islanders participation in the 2019-20 NHL return to play.
  • This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports.
  • For a reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income, please see page 6 of this release.

Ted King Joins MSG Entertainment as President, Creative Content and Studio Productions for MSG Sphere

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) (NYSE: MSGE) today announced that 35-year entertainment industry veteran, Ted King, will join the Company as President, Creative Content and Studio Productions, effective June 22.

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  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) (NYSE: MSGE) today announced that 35-year entertainment industry veteran, Ted King, will join the Company as President, Creative Content and Studio Productions, effective June 22.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200618005910/en/
    Ted King Joins MSG Entertainment (Photo: Business Wire)
    Specifically, Mr. King is responsible for overseeing the creation of a full slate of content for MSG Sphere, as well as other commercial clients.
  • MSG Entertainment is also opening a new, 48,500 square-foot space in the legendary Burbank Studios that will be used by MSG Sphere Studios, MSG Ventures and other MSG Entertainment employees.
  • About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
    Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment experiences.

Protiviti to Sponsor Concert Series at The American Express™ PGA TOUR Event

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global business consulting firm Protiviti announced today that the company is the official sponsor of the two-night concert series at The American Express PGA TOUR event in La Quinta, CA on January 17 and 18.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global business consulting firm Protiviti announced today that the company is the official sponsor of the two-night concert series at The American Express PGA TOUR event in La Quinta, CA on January 17 and 18.
  • The concerts will take place on the PGA WEST driving range immediately following completion of the PGA TOUR golf event each day, at approximately 5:00 p.m. PST.
  • "We are excited to support The American Express, which continues a long-standing tradition of supporting the community in the Coachella Valley through a great golf event and concert series."
  • The Friday and Saturday tickets for the American Express PGA TOUR golf tournament include the concert after golf at PGA West Stadium at no additional charge.

MSG Networks To Air Golden Boy DAZN Thursday Night Fights Series

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

NEW YORK, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Golden Boy, DAZN and MSG Networks today announced that Thursday Night Fights, the new monthly boxing series from Golden Boy and DAZN, will now be televised on MSG Networks, bringing live boxing to viewers throughout the New York-metro area.

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  • NEW YORK, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Golden Boy, DAZN and MSG Networks today announced that Thursday Night Fights, the new monthly boxing series from Golden Boy and DAZN, will now be televised on MSG Networks, bringing live boxing to viewers throughout the New York-metro area.
  • The Thursday Night Fights series consists of a three-hour program, featuring a two-hour block of live fights followed by aone-hour studio show, Ring Report.
  • MSG Networks will air the next edition of Thursday Night Fights on Thursday, June 13from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  • MSG Networks will then continueto air the series on select Thursday nights each month through the rest of the year.