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The Gazette and GBH News join pilot program to advance equity in journalism

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding diversity in the news media and dismantling structural racism in newsrooms, announced today the news organizations selected to participate in the Equity and Belonging Newsroom Transformation Program are The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and GBH News in Boston.

Key Points: 
  • The pilot program, funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation , pairs news organizations with consultants who have a wealth of experience training journalists on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) issues.
  • "With this pilot, we're trying to see if we can operationalize the concept of belonging," said Martin G. Reynolds, co-executive director of the Maynard Institute.
  • Celebrating its 140th year in continuous operation, The Gazette is an employee-owned newspaper with 30,000 daily subscribers.
  • A team of DEI consultants who represent Global Equity Collective will help GBH News work toward that goal.

Soundrise Hires Industry Veteran Jay Green to Lead Strategy and Growth in 2023

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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PHOENIX, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Soundrise, the premier revenue-focused partner for mission-driven, independent podcasting, today announced that Jay Green has joined as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations along with previous Kantar VP, Lovlyn Corbett, who will be the new Director of National Accounts. After spinning off from the successful public media advertising company Market Enginuity in late 2022, Soundrise has made strides in podcast advertising, supporting some of the most popular podcasts distributed by PRX.

Key Points: 
  • Previously the Senior VP, Podcast Strategy and Operations at Audacy-owned podcast studio Cadence13, Jay has been a longtime champion of podcasting, with proven experience and industry relationships.
  • At Soundrise, he will help shine that light on independent creators and create greater value for both brands and advertisers.
  • Creators, advertisers, and listeners all deserve a rewarding experience, and Soundrise has an achievable vision of how to create this ideal ecosystem," said Jay Green, the new SVP of Strategy & Operations at Soundrise.
  • Now at Soundrise, Jay will look to uncover what firsts can be accomplished in the world of independent podcasters.

Articles of Interest, Critically-Acclaimed Fashion Podcast, Releases Third Season On Apple, Spotify, Amazon & Other Major Podcast Platforms

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Highlighted by New York magazine and Vulture as one of the most anticipated podcast releases of fall 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Highlighted by New York magazine and Vulture as one of the most anticipated podcast releases of fall 2022.
  • The first season of Articles of Interest debuted in 2018 as a project of the popular design podcast, 99% Invisible .
  • In addition, AOI was the winner of iHeartRadio’s 2021 Podcast Awards in the “Best Beauty & Fashion” category.
  • In addition to Trufelman, the production team for American Ivy includes editor Kelly Prime and mixing, mastering, and sound design by Ian Coss.

Market Enginuity Doubles Down on Podcast Advertising, Creates Soundrise to Power Independent Voices

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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PHOENIX, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Market Enginuity, the leader in mission-driven sponsorship sales for public media, today announced a new, separate, and complementary brand to dedicate more resources to the podcast industry. Soundrise extends Market Enginuity's longtime tradition of connecting premium, independent voices with values-aligned sponsors so they can grow and thrive, with a specific focus on podcasting. The new company will deliver comprehensive sales, marketing, and operational infrastructure to support podcast creators, while preserving their creative independence and content diversity.

Key Points: 
  • Soundrise extends Market Enginuity's longtime tradition of connecting premium, independent voices with values-aligned sponsors so they can grow and thrive, with a specific focus on podcasting.
  • The new company will deliver comprehensive sales, marketing, and operational infrastructure to support podcast creators, while preserving their creative independence and content diversity.
  • Soundrise is a spinoff of the Market Enginuity Podcast Group, a senior team of podcast advertising experts that has tripled in size over the past five years while successfully supporting PRX and podcasts distributed by the public media organization.
  • A spinoff of the industry-leading sales team for public media at Market Enginuity, Soundrise is an alliance of non-profit and independent podcast networks, representing shows that open eyes, change perspectives, and shape worlds.

YR Media’s Adult ISH Podcast, Part of Radiotopia from PRX, Brings Humor, Heart, and a New Co-Host in A New Season Beginning Today

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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As part of an all-new season starting today, Dominique Dom French joins Nyge Turner as co-host.

Key Points: 
  • As part of an all-new season starting today, Dominique Dom French joins Nyge Turner as co-host.
  • Adult ISH is produced by YR Media and brought to audiences in partnership with the Radiotopia podcast network from PRX.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221013005038/en/
    YR Medias Adult ISH Podcast, Part of Radiotopia from PRX, Brings Humor, Heart, and a New Co-Host in A New Season Beginning Today (Photo: Business Wire)
    New episodes drop every Thursday, starting todayOctober 13, 2022through December 15, 2022.
  • Adult ISH is available for free across all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, Overcast, and Amazon Music.

Prosus, Which Is Majority Owned by Naspers, to Acquire Remaining Stake in iFood from Just Eat

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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Following the transaction, Prosus and its affiliate company, Movile (a Brazilian investor in technology companies) will fully own iFood.

Key Points: 
  • Following the transaction, Prosus and its affiliate company, Movile (a Brazilian investor in technology companies) will fully own iFood.
  • iFood has performed exceptionally well since Prosus first invested in the business through Movile, founded by Fabricio Bloisi, in 2013.
  • We first invested in iFood nearly a decade ago and during this time Fabricio and team have built a world-class food delivery business.
  • Increasing our stake to full ownership is a demonstration of our committed and disciplined approach to investment and reflects our confidence in the long-term potential of iFood.

Prosus to acquire remaining stake in iFood from Just Eat

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Friday, August 19, 2022
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Following the transaction, Prosus and its affiliate company, Movile (a Brazilian investor in technology companies) will fully own iFood.

Key Points: 
  • Following the transaction, Prosus and its affiliate company, Movile (a Brazilian investor in technology companies) will fully own iFood.
  • iFood has performed exceptionally well since Prosus first invested in the business through Movile, founded by Fabricio Bloisi, in 2013.
  • Today, iFood is a leading platform business which includes food delivery, grocery, quick commerce, and fintech.
  • We first invested in iFood nearly a decade ago and during this time Fabricio and team have built a world-class food delivery business.

LBank Exchange Will List Parex (PRX) on July 28, 2022

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Internet City, Dubai--(Newsfile Corp. - July 27, 2022) - LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list Parex (PRX) on July 28, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Internet City, Dubai--(Newsfile Corp. - July 27, 2022) - LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, will list Parex (PRX) on July 28, 2022.
  • For all users of LBank Exchange, the PRX/USDT trading pair will be officially available for trading at 16:00 (UTC+8) on July 28, 2022.
  • Its native token PRX will be listed on LBank Exchange at 16:00 (UTC+8) on July 28, 2022, to further expand its global reach and help it achieve its vision.
  • The PRX token will be listed on LBank Exchange at 16:00 (UTC+8) on July 28, 2022, investors who are interested in Parex investment can easily buy and sell PRX token on LBank Exchange by then.

Religion Of Sports' "False Idol" Named Best Sports Podcast At 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Religion of Sports had a total of five nominations at the 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards, as Man in the Arena and Simone vs Herself were also recognized for excellence in engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Religion of Sports had a total of five nominations at the 2022 Hashtag Sports Awards, as Man in the Arena and Simone vs Herself were also recognized for excellence in engagement.
  • Both productions were finalists in the Best Original Content or Series (10+ minutes) category.
  • The audio companion podcast for Man in the Arena was shortlisted in the Best Sports Podcast category and Simone vs Herself was nominated for Best Women's Sports Content.
  • "At Religion of Sports, we pride ourselves on storytelling, impact and examining the sport and its impact on life and our broader society.

Naspers: Disposal of JD.com Shares Received From Tencent Holdings Limited

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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Prosus N.V. (which is majority owned by Naspers) (Prosus) (Euronext Amsterdam: PRX; JSE: PRX), through its subsidiary MIH TC Holdings Limited, received 131 873 028 JD.com shares under the JD.com in specie distribution, representing a c.4% effective interest in JD.com.

Key Points: 
  • Prosus N.V. (which is majority owned by Naspers) (Prosus) (Euronext Amsterdam: PRX; JSE: PRX), through its subsidiary MIH TC Holdings Limited, received 131 873 028 JD.com shares under the JD.com in specie distribution, representing a c.4% effective interest in JD.com.
  • As JD.com does not form part of the groups core strategic focus and the JD.com shares were received by the Prosus group as a result of the JD.com in specie distribution, the Prosus group implemented an orderly disposal of the JD.com shares on the open market.
  • The JD.com shares were sold through an on-market orderly sales process comprising of a number of separate sales over time (the Disposal).
  • The aggregate Disposal of the JD.com shares constitutes a category 2 transaction for Naspers in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements.