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Gray Television’s BEAT THE ODDS and SportsGrid Launch Partnership for National Syndication of Five Sports Betting Specials

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The specials will be part of the “BEAT THE ODDS” nationally syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series produced by Tupelo Media Group and KVVU.

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  • The specials will be part of the “BEAT THE ODDS” nationally syndicated sports betting and entertainment television series produced by Tupelo Media Group and KVVU.
  • The specials begin this weekend for college basketball and will also air on dozens of Gray’s television stations.
  • BEAT THE ODDS’ special coverage will feature breaking news, information and expert gambling analysis from five major sporting events in 2024.
  • The SuperBook at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino will be the title sponsor for these BEAT THE ODDS specials.

Crown Castle Issues Open Letter to Shareholders

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) (“Crown Castle” or the “Company”) today filed its preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 22, 2024.

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  • The Crown Castle Board of Directors unanimously recommends shareholders use the WHITE proxy card to vote FOR only the twelve nominees proposed by our Board of Directors.
  • The Board values feedback from all of its shareholders, and as we advance these initiatives, we are committed to acting in our shareholders’ best interests by positioning Crown Castle for long-term success and value creation.
  • Crown Castle today is very different than it was 22 years ago when Mr. Miller was last at the Company.
  • Boots Capital’s proposal does not create any actual tax “savings” to Crown Castle, because Crown Castle is a REIT and does not pay taxes as long as it pays distributions to shareholders equal to its taxable income each year.

Ackerley Sports Group Announces Investment in Springboks

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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"We are excited to partner with a legendary global sports franchise like the Springboks.

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  • "We are excited to partner with a legendary global sports franchise like the Springboks.
  • This investment in the Springboks represents a unique opportunity for us to match the on-field success of the team with the resources needed to establish and sustain the franchise as a global powerhouse.
  • Ackerley Sports Group is an expansion of the investment practice established in 2002 by Ted and Christopher Ackerley at Ackerley Partners and includes four other members of the team, including their London-based partner, Timothy Kirkwood, who is overseeing the Springbok's relationship.
  • The South African national rugby union team known as the Springboks is the country's national team governed by the South African Rugby Union.

ViewLift Welcomes Two Industry Titans to its Board: John Rose and Steve Byrd

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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"I'm delighted to announce that Steve and John are joining our board," said Rick Allen, ViewLift's CEO and Board member.

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  • "I'm delighted to announce that Steve and John are joining our board," said Rick Allen, ViewLift's CEO and Board member.
  • Through my previous experience of working with John and Steve, I know that they have the right skills and experience that will help drive ViewLift forward."
  • John Rose brings over 30 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry.
  • Steve Byrd is a senior executive with decades of extensive experience in the sports industry.

Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Tech Division Launches ViewScreen; Revolutionizes Real-Time Production for Film and Television

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Fuzzy Door Tech, the innovative technology division of Seth MacFarlane’s acclaimed production company Fuzzy Door, today launched the ViewScreenTM family of products which includes ViewScreen Studio and ViewScreen Scout.

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  • Fuzzy Door Tech, the innovative technology division of Seth MacFarlane’s acclaimed production company Fuzzy Door, today launched the ViewScreenTM family of products which includes ViewScreen Studio and ViewScreen Scout.
  • ViewScreen is a suite of production visualization (ProVisTM) tools that simultaneously integrates visual effects and the real world to accelerate television and film production.
  • ViewScreen runs on off-the-shelf iOS/macOS and Windows consumer hardware that’s cost-effective and easy to use no matter where you’re filming.
  • ProVis is the ability to visualize digital assets in a live scene in real time – any time during production,” said Faith Sedlin, president of Fuzzy Door Tech.

First class: Auburn University to graduate first class of students at Staton Correctional Facility

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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AUBURN, Ala., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A college education can mean a pathway to a brighter future, a chance for a better life. It's that extra credential needed to land the dream job you've always wanted, to prepare you to improve your community.

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  • Kenny lived in Auburn for three years, but said he wasn't in the right mindset back then to enroll at the university.
  • They never entered a classroom on the Plains; their classes were held in a stark white, non-descript room at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore County, Alabama.
  • These 11 students will receive their Auburn degrees on Dec. 16, one week after the university graduates nearly 2,000 students.
  • They represent the first class of students to graduate from Auburn through the Second Chance Pell program.

Ackerley Sports Group Announces New Sports and Media Focused Platform

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ackerley Sports Group ("ASG") announced the launch of an investment platform focused on investment in the future of sports and media.  On the back of their investment in Leeds United FC, the new platform will invest in sports teams, leagues, and growth stage sports technology on a global basis. 

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  • Platform includes expertise in finance, technology, media and sports
    SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ackerley Sports Group ("ASG") announced the launch of an investment platform focused on investment in the future of sports and media.
  • Ackerley Sports Group is an expansion of the investment practice established in 2002 by Ted and Chris Ackerley at Ackerley Partners.
  • "We created Ackerley Sports Group because we are witnessing a rapid technology-fueled change across the sports and media landscape.
  • We will leverage our vast partner network and experience across multiple markets to help create new connectivity between sports, technology, and media," said Ackerley Sports Partners co-founder, Chris Ackerley.

INSTACART ADDS PEACOCK AS FIRST-EVER STREAMING PARTNER

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peacock, the fastest growing streaming service in the United States, and Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced that Peacock Premium is now available to all Instacart+ members in the United States at no additional cost. To celebrate the launch of this new benefit, beginning today, Instacart and Peacock are premiering a custom spot, featuring iconic holiday scenes from Peacock properties across film and television including The Office, Parks & Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 

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  • To celebrate the launch of this new benefit, beginning today, Instacart and Peacock are premiering a custom spot, featuring iconic holiday scenes from Peacock properties across film and television including The Office, Parks & Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
  • "Instacart+ helps deliver all of the snacks and beverages a Peacock viewer needs for a must-see TV night," said Heather Rivera, Vice President, Strategy, Partnerships, and Corporate Development, Instacart.
  • The custom ad spot, which centers around how Instacart and Peacock can rescue customers from holiday chaos, will run across NBCU's linear, social and streaming platforms.
  • To date, Instacart has been a regular advertiser across Peacock and the NBCU portfolio – including Bravo, CNBC, E!

Encompass Health appoints Ted Christie to its board of directors

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) today announced the appointment of Edward M. Christie III to its board of directors.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) today announced the appointment of Edward M. Christie III to its board of directors.
  • This appointment will expand the Encompass Health board to 12 director seats as part of its ongoing succession planning.
  • Christie joins the Encompass Health board with significant experience in finance, strategic and public company leadership, operations, and governmental regulation.
  • "I am honored and delighted to be joining the Encompass Health board," said Christie.

TED'S MONTANA GRILL TOASTS TO 21 YEARS WITH COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE, NEW PREMIUM ITEMS & GLUTEN-FREE MENU EXPANSION

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ted's Montana Grill, a classic American restaurant known for its made-from-scratch, elevated comfort food, will launch a dine-in fundraising program from Nov. 6 – Dec. 31, 2023. Ted's will also debut hand-crafted cocktails, chef features, gluten-free menu selections, and top-shelf tequilas for its 21st anniversary.

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  • Ted's will also debut hand-crafted cocktails, chef features, gluten-free menu selections , and top-shelf tequilas for its 21st anniversary.
  • Other new menu items include dry-aged, Bone-In Delmonico Bison Steaks at select locations and the return of a guest favorite, seasonal Apple Pecan Crisp.
  • Ted's Montana Grill follows a strict protocol to ensure that each gluten-free menu item is prepared properly.
  • For more information on Ted's Montana Grill, please visit www.tedsmontanagrill.com
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