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FOX Weather Names Correspondents Ahead of Fall Launch

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

FOX Weather, FOX News Medias new AVOD streaming weather service launching this fall, has signed three reporters and five multimedia journalists, announced Sharri Berg, president of the platform.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Medias new AVOD streaming weather service launching this fall, has signed three reporters and five multimedia journalists, announced Sharri Berg, president of the platform.
  • In making the announcement, Berg said, We are excited to welcome this group of first-rate journalists to the FOX Weather team.
  • In addition, FOX Weather announced five multimedia journalists who will be reporting for the platform this fall.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the AVOD platform FOX Weather.

Brand New Netflix Series, "Titletown High" Premiers August 27

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix's newest show, "Titletown High" has set a premier date, igniting anticipation of an inside look at Valdosta High's football program—the best in the nation. The show was created by Blue Eyes Entertainment founder, Jason Sciavicco, the executive producer and creator of MTV's critically acclaimed Two-a-Days, chronicling Hoover High School teens in Hoover, Alabama.

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  • You can view the official trailer for the series here .
  • "Fans will have a never-before-seen view that showcases the politics, pride, and controversy behind one of the nation's leading football programs."
  • Having my song 'Big In A Small Town' serve as the show's theme song was the cherry on top!"
  • The series also features music from LANCO, P-Lo, Goody Grace, Carly Rose, Chris Bandi, Kossisko, Carrie, and Nate Woodall.

Nexstar Media Inc. Television Stations Receive Two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Local Content

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

In addition to the national honors, Nexstars news operations at 31 television stations earned 47 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards earlier this year, including two awards for Overall Excellence.

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  • In addition to the national honors, Nexstars news operations at 31 television stations earned 47 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards earlier this year, including two awards for Overall Excellence.
  • Nexstars 5,500 local broadcast journalists serve their communities with compelling, locally-originated news programming and content on any screen, at any time.
  • The RTDNA has been recognizing outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms.

Kalia Love Jones, Director of "The Power of Hope" Animated Short Film Receives The Best Young Filmmaker Award From Indie Short Fest

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kalia Love Jones, 15-year old director of "The Power of Hope" animated short film receives the Best Young Filmmaker (Female) Award from Indie Short Fest.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kalia Love Jones, 15-year old director of "The Power of Hope" animated short film receives the Best Young Filmmaker (Female) Award from Indie Short Fest.
  • "The Power of Hope" animated short film was recently screened at Indie Short Fest on August 6, 2021.
  • "The Power of Hope" animated short film is written, directed and produced by Kalia Love Jones.
  • For press interviews with Kalia Love Jones and on "The Power of Hope" animated short film, contact Tamara York of Tamara York Public Relations via email at [email protected] .

Newark Symphony Hall and Newark Alliance Host 'Production Assistant' Training Program for Young Adults Aspiring to Work in TV, Film

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has joined forces with the Newark Alliance to host a free job training program for aspiring production assistants.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has joined forces with the Newark Alliance to host a free job training program for aspiring production assistants.
  • The program exclusive to Newark residents is part of NSH's new Training Academy to help people build careers in arts and entertainment.
  • NSH Training Academy participants will receive a stipend funded by the Newark Alliance's Newark 2020 | Hire Newark program.
  • Della Walker, Jr., Director of Newark 2020 | Hire Newark at the Newark Alliance, added: "Black and Latinx individuals are historically underrepresented in this industry, especially off-screen.

Gray Television Honored with Eight National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has selected five of its television stations for eight National Edward R. Murrow awards.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has selected five of its television stations for eight National Edward R. Murrow awards.
  • In the small market category, WRDW-TV (CBS) in Augusta, Georgia, received two National Murrow Awards.
  • The stations initial investigation ignited follow-up reports earning WRDW-TV a second National Murrow Award for its Continuing Coverage of the crisis.
  • These winning entries, and all national Murrow winners, will be honored at the 2021 RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards & Gala on October 27 in New York City.

Nexstar Media Inc. Appoints Michael Silecchia Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Rockford, Illinois

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Monday, August 16, 2021

Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Michael Silecchia has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Rockford, Illinois, (DMA #139), overseeing WQRF-TV (FOX), mystateline.com, and their related mobile and social media channels.

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  • Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Michael Silecchia has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Rockford, Illinois, (DMA #139), overseeing WQRF-TV (FOX), mystateline.com, and their related mobile and social media channels.
  • Mr. Silecchia will also oversee the Companys operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, Inc., providing services to WTVO-TV (ABC) in Rockford.
  • He will assume his new responsibilities immediately and report to Traci Wilkinson, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar Media Inc.s broadcasting division.
  • He will be a great leader for our broadcast and digital operations in Rockford and I am looking forward to working with him.

Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner opens up on The Dr. Drew Podcast about Veteran Healing Issues

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Monday, August 16, 2021

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help his fellow warriors heal, Former Special Forces and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner opened up in a new interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky on The Dr. Drew Podcast .

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To help his fellow warriors heal, Former Special Forces and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner opened up in a new interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky on The Dr. Drew Podcast .
  • Speaking from the heart, Spooner described his military service, long-term recovery, the WHY and HOW behind creating Warriors Heart that is exclusively for frontline protectors (military, veterans, first responders, EMTs/Paramedics) and their new documentary : Warriors Heart: Warriors Healing Warriors (available on Amazon Prime Video).
  • When asked to describe their 42-day in-patient program, Spooner explained, "Everything we do at Warriors Heart is evidence-based.
  • There is a 24-hour Warriors Heart hotline (844-448-2567) answered by warriors.

Xtreme Fighting Championships Delivered Fireworks To Sports Fans Around The World With XFC 45, YoungGuns 3

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Friday, August 13, 2021

DESTIN, Fla., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtreme Fighting Championships 45 and YoungGuns 3 delivered fireworks to sports fans around the world on the weekend.

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  • DESTIN, Fla., Aug. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtreme Fighting Championships 45 and YoungGuns 3 delivered fireworks to sports fans around the world on the weekend.
  • XFC 45 and YoungGuns 3 took place Friday, Aug. 6 at a packed DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.
  • The event garnered the highest ticket gate total of the XFC's (OTC: DKRM) relaunch, and also the highest worldwide viewership.
  • Friday's action aired live on FOX Sports 2 and via tape delay on FOX Deportes in the United States.

Rritual To Be Featured on "New to the Street" Shoot for Wide Distribution

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Rritual product offerings are all USDA-certified organic and are a caffeine-free option that can be mixed with other beverages or enjoyed by itself.

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  • Rritual product offerings are all USDA-certified organic and are a caffeine-free option that can be mixed with other beverages or enjoyed by itself.
  • About (New to the Street) FMW Media:
    FMW Media operates one of the longest-running U.S and International sponsored and Syndicated Nielsen Rated programming T.V.
  • Rritual markets organic wellness products in the United States through initial retail rollout which includes over 10,000 points of sale and through www.rritual.com .
  • Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.