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Gray Television Partners with Leading Broadcasters to Bring Cleveland Cavaliers Games Back to Free Over-The-Air Television Across Ohio

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Friday, March 1, 2024

“We are excited to share that in addition to airing these five games on Gray’s WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, Gray has partnered with local television broadcasters to expand the coverage of Cavaliers basketball throughout the region.

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  • “We are excited to share that in addition to airing these five games on Gray’s WUAB in Cleveland and WXIX in Cincinnati, Gray has partnered with local television broadcasters to expand the coverage of Cavaliers basketball throughout the region.
  • This is a significant victory for the Cavaliers and sports fans throughout the region,” said Matt Moran, Senior Managing Vice President for Gray Television.
  • Serena Winters and Cayleigh Griffin will remain as sideline reporter and co-host of Cavaliers Live, respectively.
  • More information about these games and how to access the games in your market can be found on cavs.com/broadcast and cleveland19.com/free.

Gray Television Stations in Two Texas Markets to Air Ten Dallas Mavericks Regular-Season Games

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Friday, March 1, 2024

These games will not be available on Bally Sports or Bally Sports+ streaming.

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  • These games will not be available on Bally Sports or Bally Sports+ streaming.
  • Aside from these 10 games and games exclusively airing on ABC, ESPN, and TNT, all other remaining Mavericks games this season will be aired and streamed via Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports+ as normal.
  • Mark Followill, in his 19th season as the Mavericks play-by-play announcer, Mavericks legends Derek Harper and Devin Harris, along with Jeff “Skin” Wade and Lesley McCaslin, will be on the call for these games, with pre- and post-game coverage from Dana Larson and Brian Dameris.
  • “Gray Television is proud to partner with the Dallas Mavericks to bring the Mavs games to its fans and its future fans through our stations in Lubbock, Texas and Sherman, Texas,” said Sandy Breland, the Chief Operating Officer of Gray Television.

Tabañero Tackles Packed Season Alongside Florida Panthers

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Florida Panthers set their sights on the second half of the season, fans ramp up for another playoff run and another year with the team's Official Hot Sauce: Tabañero.

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  • DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Florida Panthers set their sights on the second half of the season, fans ramp up for another playoff run and another year with the team's Official Hot Sauce: Tabañero.
  • Tabañero, Florida's hometown hot sauce brand, is a proud member of Panther Nation.
  • Fans should brace their taste buds for these matchups:
    Panthers (ft. Tabañero) vs. Montreal Canadiens - Feb 29, 2024
    Panthers (ft. Tabañero) vs.
  • "This year's collaboration with the Florida Panthers is incredibly gratifying and positive," said Traci Mishner, Tabañero's Vice President of Marketing.

Gray Television and WUAB 43 to Broadcast Five Cleveland Cavaliers Games Free Over-the-Air

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

The new five-game distribution agreement will make it easier for fans to access Cavaliers’ games, no matter how they watch television.

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  • The new five-game distribution agreement will make it easier for fans to access Cavaliers’ games, no matter how they watch television.
  • The games will be available on WUAB 43 the CW through its free over-the-air broadcasts, as well as through all major cable, satellite, and virtual pay-TV platforms in the Cleveland market.
  • “We are excited to announce that all fans of the Cavaliers will be able to watch five games for free on broadcast television.
  • “The Cavaliers and WUAB 43 have had a broadcasting partnership dating back over 50 years,” said David Hughes, WUAB General Manager.

TEGNA Station WFAA Teams with the Dallas Mavericks to Broadcast 10 Additional Games Free Over-The-Air

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that WFAA, its Dallas-Fort Worth ABC affiliate, has partnered with the Dallas Mavericks to bring 10 additional games to the WFAA broadcast schedule.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that WFAA, its Dallas-Fort Worth ABC affiliate, has partnered with the Dallas Mavericks to bring 10 additional games to the WFAA broadcast schedule.
  • The additional 10 games will be available to three million households and more than seven million people in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
  • Games will air live in North Texas on WFAA through its free over-the-air broadcasts and through WFAA’s broadcast distribution with cable, satellite, and streaming services.
  • Information on when and where to catch all remaining 2023-24 season Mavericks games can be found at mavs.com and wfaa.com/mavs.

Diamond Sports Group and Los Angeles Kings Reach Multi-Year Renewal of Local Television and Digital Rights Agreement

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company") and the Los Angeles Kings (“LA Kings”) today announced a new, multi-year market and digital rights agreement that ensures Diamond remains the LA Kings’ exclusive local media partner.

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  • Diamond Sports Group, LLC ("DSG," "Diamond," or the "Company") and the Los Angeles Kings (“LA Kings”) today announced a new, multi-year market and digital rights agreement that ensures Diamond remains the LA Kings’ exclusive local media partner.
  • Under the agreement, Diamond’s Bally Sports West will broadcast approximately 65 live games, as well as pre and postgame shows and original programming.
  • Fans will have streaming access via the Bally Sports app, when they authenticate with their pay TV credentials or subscribe to Bally Sports+, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering.
  • We are happy this agreement maintains consistency and continues to give our stakeholders informed and intimate coverage of our hockey club.

Evergent Launches Sports Accelerator to Optimize Monetization for Sports Programming

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evergent, the customer management and monetization leader for streaming and D2C sports businesses, today announced the launch of its new Sports Accelerator package, a suite of features designed to optimize monetization of live event programming for sports OTT providers.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evergent, the customer management and monetization leader for streaming and D2C sports businesses, today announced the launch of its new Sports Accelerator package, a suite of features designed to optimize monetization of live event programming for sports OTT providers.
  • Evergent’s Sports Accelerator addresses the most challenging aspects of subscription management and monetization for sports programming, including reducing churn between professional sports seasons, navigating couch rights and blackout restrictions, and supporting channel sales and global payment processing.
  • The new Sports Accelerator package from Evergent is purpose-built to address the seasonal, location-specific nature of live sports programming.
  • “Our new Sports Accelerator package was built with the fan in mind, simultaneously improving the user experience and reducing customer churn.

17th Annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Powered by CELSIUS Returns to Iconic Oceanside Pier Sept. 22-24, 2023 with World-Class Professional Surfing and a Free Music Festival

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

OCEANSIDE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASA Entertainment announced today that the World Surf League (WSL) QS3000 Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro powered by CELSIUS will celebrate its 17th year at the Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, Calif., Sept. 22-24, 2023. The nationally televised event is the largest female surf contest in the world, with more than 140 of the world's top pros scheduled to compete. Admission to the event is free.

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  • OCEANSIDE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASA Entertainment announced today that the World Surf League (WSL) QS3000 Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro powered by CELSIUS will celebrate its 17th year at the Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, Calif., Sept. 22-24, 2023.
  • The nationally televised event is the largest female surf contest in the world, with more than 140 of the world's top pros scheduled to compete.
  • New elements for 2023 include a women's beach volleyball tournament; a female content creators showcase; a fashion show; and a women's pro skimboarding event.
  • Each of the Super Girl events are centered around providing athletic, social, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities for young women in traditionally male-dominated industries.

World Poker Tour to Harness Whip Media FASTrack for Key Viewership and Revenue Insights

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The U.S.-based brand will utilize Whip Media FASTrack to manage the influx of reporting from its many distribution partners, allowing for greater visibility into viewership and revenue earned from each of its episodes, TV series, and livestreams.

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  • The U.S.-based brand will utilize Whip Media FASTrack to manage the influx of reporting from its many distribution partners, allowing for greater visibility into viewership and revenue earned from each of its episodes, TV series, and livestreams.
  • “World Poker Tour has been at the forefront of poker content and coverage for more than two decades now, and its reach and influence continues to grow by the day,” said Ben Widger, Whip Media Account Executive.
  • Whip Media FASTrack’s Track Only package will help WPT manage its viewership and revenue data stemming from multiple distribution partners – allowing WPT to accurately and efficiently gauge content performance.
  • “Whip Media has taken on the challenge of marrying disparate data sources from FAST and AVOD into actionable insights,” said Marc Dion, WPT’s Director of Distribution and Ad Sales.

Alida Invites You to Learn Key Themes and Adapt Strategies in CX at Activate

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Activate will feature inspiring keynotes and sessions from leading brands as they discuss essential themes impacting CX and how organizations can adapt their strategies for better results.

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  • Activate will feature inspiring keynotes and sessions from leading brands as they discuss essential themes impacting CX and how organizations can adapt their strategies for better results.
  • Previous sessions include speakers from brands such as HBO Max, Redbull, Spotify Advertising, and Toyota.
  • “We are excited to see all these incredible brands choose Alida and are thrilled to be hosting a number of them at this year’s global Activate event,” said Ross Wainwright, Alida CEO.
  • Alida helps them access the right customers at the right time, gather reliable and scalable feedback, and drive profitable business growth.