Media technology

Black Girls Code Joins RiseUp with ServiceNow to Launch Three-Year Workforce Development Initiative in NYC

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Friday, April 5, 2024

NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code joined RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative to create new career pathways for New York's workforce. Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code, joined a panel discussion today with Black Girls Code board member Selina Suarez, who is Global Head of NextGen at ServiceNow. Also on the panel were David Banks, Chancellor of New York City Public Schools; Donald Ruff, CEO of Eagle Academy; and John Herbert, CIO and EVP, Enterprise & Media Technology at Fox Corporation.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Girls Code joined RiseUp with ServiceNow to launch a three-year initiative to create new career pathways for New York's workforce.
  • Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code, joined a panel discussion today with Black Girls Code board member Selina Suarez, who is Global Head of NextGen at ServiceNow.
  • "Black Girls Code is on a mission to launch one million women of color into tech careers," said Cristina Jones, CEO of Black Girls Code.
  • "We are proud to count Black Girls Code among our RiseUp with ServiceNow partners, and we are excited to unlock the potential of the talent they serve, together."

TECNO Unveils its Industry Bench-marking Multi-Skin Tone Color Card at MWC Barcelona 2024, Marking a Major Step-Forward in Mobile Portrait Inclusivity

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative technology brand TECNO officially announced its groundbreaking multi-skin tone color card at MWC Barcelona 2024.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative technology brand TECNO officially announced its groundbreaking multi-skin tone color card at MWC Barcelona 2024.
  • The multi-skin tone color card sets a new benchmark for multi-skin tone imaging with industry's largest and most accurate skin tone database.
  • It will further assist TECNO Universal Tone technology's algorithm to adjust the accuracy of every skin tone in each capture, achieving greater mobile portrait inclusivity.
  • To address this issue, TECNO's multi-skin tone color card utilized international standard skin color collection methods to collect 2,838 skin color spectral data points.

Alpine Media Technology and Airflare Join Forces to Boost Guest Safety and Communication at Ski Resorts and Outdoor Venues

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Monday, May 8, 2023

CENTENNIAL, Colo. and SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alpine Media, a leader in guest engagement and communication solutions for outdoor recreational venues, and AirFlare, an innovative search and rescue technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance guest safety and communication services at ski resorts and outdoor locations nationwide.

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  • Alpine Media Technology, a leader in guest engagement and communication solutions, partners with search and rescue technology company Airflare to enhance guest safety and communication services at ski resorts and outdoor locations nationwide.
  • The collaboration launches today at select ski resorts and plans to expand to Alpine Media Technology's entire portfolio in the future.
  • CENTENNIAL, Colo. and SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alpine Media, a leader in guest engagement and communication solutions for outdoor recreational venues, and AirFlare, an innovative search and rescue technology company, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance guest safety and communication services at ski resorts and outdoor locations nationwide.
  • The collaboration between Alpine Media and AirFlare is launching today at select ski resorts for the summer season, with plans to expand to all ski resorts and outdoor recreational venues in the Alpine Media portfolio in the future.

Sinclair Broadcast Group and ONE Media 3.0 to Participate in NAB Show, Las Vegas

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) and its subsidiary, ONE Media 3.0, will be participating in the 2023 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show next week in Las Vegas.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) and its subsidiary, ONE Media 3.0, will be participating in the 2023 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show next week in Las Vegas.
  • Members of the company’s leadership team are scheduled to present in multiple panel discussions during the NAB Show, while also hosting NextGen Broadcast demonstrations.
  • "Sinclair is at the forefront in developing and deploying the remarkable NextGen Broadcast capabilities, which will transform the broadcast industry.
  • Sinclair and ONE Media will host a press conference on Saturday, April 15 from 4-5pm PT in the NAB Press Briefing Room, N249.

Genius Sports Exceeds Group Revenue and Adj. EBITDA Outlook in 2022 and Reaffirms Expectations for over 150% Adj. EBITDA Growth in 2023

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Sports Technology & Services: Revenue increased 9% (14% growth on a constant currency basis) year-over-year to $14.2 million, primarily driven by increased revenues derived from Second Spectrum.

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  • Sports Technology & Services: Revenue increased 9% (14% growth on a constant currency basis) year-over-year to $14.2 million, primarily driven by increased revenues derived from Second Spectrum.
  • Group Adjusted EBITDA: Group Adjusted (non-GAAP) EBITDA was $2.7 million in the quarter, or $4.5 million at the guidance exchange rate1 vs. $3.0 million guidance.
  • Group Revenue: Group revenue increased 30% year-over-year to $341.0 million.
  • Group Adjusted EBITDA: Group Adjusted (non-GAAP) EBITDA was $15.8 million in the quarter, or $19.3 million at the guidance exchange rate1 vs. $15.0 million guidance.

For A Bright Future Foundation Awarded Operations Grants from Global Technology Leaders

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To finish off the year on a high note, the Louis Hernandez Jr., For A Bright Future Foundation (FABF) - a 501c3 nonprofit organization aimed at providing aid to academically and socially disadvantaged children - was delighted to be presented with three generous operations grants from Microsoft and Google. These grants total over $250,000 annually and include Microsoft Advertising Grants, Google Ads Grants, and an annual ad credit. This incredible support will help the Foundation optimize its operations and increase access to funding opportunities.

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  • These grants total over $250,000 annually and include Microsoft Advertising Grants, Google Ads Grants, and an annual ad credit.
  • For A Bright Future is devoted to helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds through scholarships, healthcare initiatives, and educational programs.
  • "It has been inspiring to see the growing support that For A Bright Future Foundation has received this year.
  • We are proud of the positive developments we have witnessed and look forward to what lies ahead," said Gina Rogoto, Director of Operations, For A Bright Future Foundation.

For A Bright Future Foundation Announces Impressive Partnership Lineup for the Launch of its Innovative Media Lab Program

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For a Bright Future", "FABF") is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underserved children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development is partnering with key industry Media Technology leaders and recognized high schools to make STEAM education more accessible through its innovative Media Lab Technology Program.

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  • For A Bright Future's Media Lab Program is a partnership between the foundation, academic partners, and the media technology industry sponsors to provide a unique learning experience for students.
  • Led by experienced media professionals, the program exposes students to the most advanced technologies in the media industry.
  • In coordination with the program several leading media technology partners and service providers have agreed to donate their time, energy, and products to the program.
  • MelroseINC has committed to being one of the system integrators for the Media Lab Program in Los Angeles.

MASV Integrates With Object Matrix, Making Media Ingest Faster for Video Professionals

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Today's integration with Object Matrix , a leading provider of object storage solutions for the media industry, is one of the fastest ways for broadcast and streaming industry professionals to ingest media to their Object Matrix MatrixStore.

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  • Today's integration with Object Matrix , a leading provider of object storage solutions for the media industry, is one of the fastest ways for broadcast and streaming industry professionals to ingest media to their Object Matrix MatrixStore.
  • Object Matrix customers can use the new MASV integration, often without burdening IT, to ingest media to MatrixStore without requiring account-level contributor access to a MatrixStore account.
  • "Big data and media professionals choose object storage for limitless scale; it is capable of holding enormous volumes of unstructured media content.
  • Object Matrix is unlocking the potential of object storage for media professionals."

MASV Integrates With Object Matrix, Making Media Ingest Faster for Video Professionals

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MASV (https://massive.io/), the fastest large file transfer solution for media professionals, continues to expand its integration partnerships, offering smoother cloud production workflows for the media industry.

Key Points: 
  • Today's integration with Object Matrix , a leading provider of object storage solutions for the media industry, is one of the fastest ways for broadcast and streaming industry professionals to ingest media to their Object Matrix MatrixStore.
  • Object Matrix customers can use the new MASV integration, often without burdening IT, to ingest media to MatrixStore without requiring account-level contributor access to a MatrixStore account.
  • "Big data and media professionals choose object storage for limitless scale; it is capable of holding enormous volumes of unstructured media content.
  • Object Matrix is unlocking the potential of object storage for media professionals."

The New School's Parsons School of Design and Roblox Partner to Educate on Digital Fashion Design and Trends

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

NEW YORK, and SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Parsons School of Design and Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX) announced a multi-faceted partnership that includes a course collaboration where students will create hyper-realistic and inclusive 3D digital apparel; and the unveiling of the 2022 Metaverse Fashion Trends report. Parsons and Roblox are working together to help prepare students for their future careers and offer timely research highlighting the growing importance of digital fashion.

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  • Parsons and Roblox are working together to help prepare students for their future careers and offer timely research highlighting the growing importance of digital fashion.
  • Faculty members at Parsons School of Design are leading the development of The New School's next wave of fashion design with creative, education, and marketing experts at Roblox.
  • Secondly, students will have the opportunity to work with experiencedfashion designers from both Parsons and Roblox communities to push the experimental nature of digital fashion for our future presence.
  • Parsons School of Design is one of the leading institutions for art and design education in the world.