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3L-Systems, a Korean precision optical lens supplier, to contribute to the local production of DIRCM by supplying infrared Sapphire Dome

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Korean precision optical lens supplier 3L-Systems( www.3l-systems.com/en ) developed Sapphire Dome technology to apply in DIRCM, garnering attention from the high-tech defense industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Korean precision optical lens supplier 3L-Systems( www.3l-systems.com/en ) developed Sapphire Dome technology to apply in DIRCM, garnering attention from the high-tech defense industry.
  • 3L-Systems announced that they have supplied their independently developed Sapphire Dome for the DIRCM project, organized by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration together with Hanwha Systems participating as the prototype manufacturing company.
  • The high-hardness infrared Sapphire Dome from 3L-Systems plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance of the DIRCM by expanding the field of view for missile guidance systems.
  • DIRCM is a device designed to counter the threat posed by Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems (MANPADS) attacking allied aircraft.

SBA Announces America’s Seed Fund Week and Road Tour

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

America’s Seed Fund Week is a virtual three-day event series from Jan. 23-25 and will be followed by America’s Seed Fund Road Tour, traveling to 16 states and territories later in the year.

Key Points: 
  • America’s Seed Fund Week is a virtual three-day event series from Jan. 23-25 and will be followed by America’s Seed Fund Road Tour, traveling to 16 states and territories later in the year.
  • America's Seed Fund Week is the virtual kickoff of SBA's 2024 Road Tours.
  • America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort that conveys the technology funding opportunities provided through America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
  • America’s Seed Fund Week will feature virtual panels, presentations, and breakout sessions that bring together program participants with federal agency SBIR/STTR program managers and resource providers to help navigate the funding opportunities through America’s Seed Fund.

Alberta Cancer Foundation announces initial investment of its novel philanthropic Breakthrough Fund to support early-stage cancer research

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

This Fund evolves the traditional model of philanthropy, positioning donors as investors in the health and wealth of the community.

Key Points: 
  • This Fund evolves the traditional model of philanthropy, positioning donors as investors in the health and wealth of the community.
  • “The Alberta Cancer Foundation recognized the need to actively move ideas from research through to market in order to truly transform patient outcomes, survival rates and quality of life,” said Wendy Beauchesne, CEO, Alberta Cancer Foundation.
  • Earlier this month, the Alberta Cancer Foundation was pleased to announce Entos Pharmaceuticals and 48Hour Discovery were each awarded $100,000 to advance their research in cancer treatment options.
  • Recent cancer immunotherapy treatment advancements demonstrate the effectiveness of personalized DNA vaccines and Entos plans to use Breakthrough funding to propel its research to the next stage.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and FUEL TV Form Joint Venture for Action Sports-Focused Streaming Content

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has formed a joint venture with FUEL TV, the global leader in action-sports content, to create FUEL TV branded Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) and Free Ad-Supported Streaming (FAST) channels.

Key Points: 
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has formed a joint venture with FUEL TV, the global leader in action-sports content, to create FUEL TV branded Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) and Free Ad-Supported Streaming (FAST) channels.
  • The companies will combine their respective content catalogs, including Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment-owned Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) channels, which will become FUEL TV SURF, and LiftTicket will become FUEL TV SNOW.
  • In addition, the venture will create two new channels, FUEL TV SKATE and FUEL TV BIKE.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240129904955/en/
    Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment today announced a joint venture with FUEL TV for action sports-focused streaming channels.

Atmosphere to Broadcast X Games Aspen Event Live from Jan 26-28, 2024

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Atmosphere , the premier CTV FAST platform tailored exclusively for businesses, has partnered with X Games to broadcast the much-anticipated X Games Aspen live in businesses across the country from Jan 26-28, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Atmosphere , the premier CTV FAST platform tailored exclusively for businesses, has partnered with X Games to broadcast the much-anticipated X Games Aspen live in businesses across the country from Jan 26-28, 2024.
  • The X Games Aspen event is renowned for its winter sports competitions.
  • “We are excited to share that X Games has formed an innovative partnership with Atmosphere for the out-of-home distribution of X Games Aspen,” said Scott Guglielmino, the COO of X Games, expressing his excitement for this collaboration.
  • Following the success of X Games California, and through the upcoming X Games Aspen live events, Atmosphere aims to further demonstrate its live event streaming capabilities and provide successful executions as examples to future partners and advertisers.

Amagi's 10th FAST Report Unveils 28% Rise in Global Ad Impressions and Steady Shift in Ad Dollars Toward CTV

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Moreover, an introduction to the report by Gavin Bridge at FASTMaster Consulting, provides stakeholders with key insights into how they can take further advantage of this underutilized ad market.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, an introduction to the report by Gavin Bridge at FASTMaster Consulting, provides stakeholders with key insights into how they can take further advantage of this underutilized ad market.
  • Amagi's 10th Quarterly Global FAST Report combines findings from analyst reports with real-time data from the Amagi ANALYTICS platform and Amagi's consumer survey, representing over 500 US households across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • "The surge in ad dollars toward CTV is not just a trend; it's a seismic shift reshaping the digital advertising landscape.
  • The latest edition of the Amagi Quarterly Global FAST Report is available here .

Amagi's 10th FAST Report Unveils 28% Rise in Global Ad Impressions and Steady Shift in Ad Dollars Toward CTV

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 25, 2024

Moreover, an introduction to the report by Gavin Bridge at FASTMaster Consulting, provides stakeholders with key insights into how they can take further advantage of this underutilized ad market.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, an introduction to the report by Gavin Bridge at FASTMaster Consulting, provides stakeholders with key insights into how they can take further advantage of this underutilized ad market.
  • Amagi's 10th Quarterly Global FAST Report combines findings from analyst reports with real-time data from the Amagi ANALYTICS platform and Amagi's consumer survey, representing over 500 US households across diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • "The surge in ad dollars toward CTV is not just a trend; it's a seismic shift reshaping the digital advertising landscape.
  • The latest edition of the Amagi Quarterly Global FAST Report is available here .

2024 YMCA National Long Course Swimming Championship to be Held in Ocala, FL

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce that the 2024 YMCA National Long Course Swimming Championships will be held at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST) in Ocala, FL, July 30 – August 3, 2024. The event hosts approximately 800 athletes from across the country as the culmination of the YMCA swimming year.

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  • YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce that the 2024 YMCA National Long Course Swimming Championships will be held at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST) in Ocala, FL, July 30 – August 3, 2024.
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce that the 2024 YMCA National Long Course Swimming Championships will be held at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST) in Ocala, FL, July 30 – August 3, 2024.
  • This is the first year the YMCA National Long Course Swimming Championships will be held at FAST, and the event will continue at this location until 2026.
  • This is the first year the YMCA National Long Course Swimming Championships will be held at FAST, and the event will continue at this location until 2026.

Sling Freestream Launches FAST Service Industry FIRST: Free Cloud DVR

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch

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  • Sling Freestream continues to grow, adding more than 500 FAST channels since February 2023 launch
    ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV announced today, a first-of-its-kind, free DVR service to its growing free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, Sling Freestream.
  • Users now have access to 10 hours of free DVR storage, an industry first for FAST services.
  • All new users who create a free account on Sling Freestream will receive DVR storage immediately.
  • Sling Freestream is available to anyone, with or without a SLING account, through all SLING apps on your favorite devices.

Navio Networks Announces Multi-Channel, Multi-Year Carriage Agreement with Sling

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Navio Networks, Inc., a leading CTV provider of premium digital video programming and advertising solutions, unveils a multi-channel, multi-year distribution agreement with SLING TV to feature four of Navio's popular FAST channels on Sling Freestream.

Key Points: 
  • Navio Networks, Inc., a leading CTV provider of premium digital video programming and advertising solutions, unveils a multi-channel, multi-year distribution agreement with SLING TV to feature four of Navio's popular FAST channels on Sling Freestream.
  • Navio Networks CEO, Doug Neiman, expressed his enthusiasm for the deal, stating, "A partnership with Sling Freestream allows Navio to bring our highly regarded channels to their platform users.
  • For more information about Navio Networks and its lineup of streaming TV channels, visit www.navionetworks.com .
  • Navio Networks is a multi-channel distributor of 24/7 CTV linear streaming FAST channels.