Digital media

EQS-News: Change in the Management Board of Constantin Film AG

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Under his guidance, Constantin Film has developed sustainably into one of the most successful independent film and television production companies in Europe," explains Bernhard Burgener, President and Delegate of the Board of Highlight Communications AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Constantin Film.

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  • Under his guidance, Constantin Film has developed sustainably into one of the most successful independent film and television production companies in Europe," explains Bernhard Burgener, President and Delegate of the Board of Highlight Communications AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Constantin Film.
  • Martin Moszkowicz, Chairman of the Executive Board of Constantin Film: “In the last 30 years I have had the privilege of further expanding the position of Constantin Film to make it one of the leading players in the international film industry.
  • I wish him and all Constantin Film employees all the best.”
    Oliver Berben, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Constantin Film: “I am grateful to Bernhard Burgener and the supervisory board for the great trust they have put in me by appointing me Chairman of the Executive Board of Constantin Film.
  • While he has been Chairman of the Executive Board, Constantin Film has received a total of twelve Branchentiger awards from the German Federal Film Board for Germany’s most successful production and distribution company.

Collective Audience Appoints Technology Visionary, Investor, and Executive Leader, Peter Bordes, as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 11, 2023

“I have experienced Peter’s guidance and leadership on the executive, operational and board level to be unparalleled.

Key Points: 
  • “I have experienced Peter’s guidance and leadership on the executive, operational and board level to be unparalleled.
  • It will deliver long sought-after visibility, complementary technology, and unique audience data that drives our focus on performance, brand reach, traffic and transactions.
  • Logiq, Inc. (OTC: LGIQ), a U.S.-based advertising technology company and significant stockholder of Collective Audience.
  • The vesting of shares of common stock underlying the restricted stock grant are subject to Bordes’ continuous service with Collective Audience through each such vesting date.

ROTH MKM to Host the 12th Annual New York Technology Conference at the Yale Club in New York City

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Participating companies are active in diverse areas including Semiconductors, IoT, Communications, Software, Applications and Digital Media.

Key Points: 
  • Participating companies are active in diverse areas including Semiconductors, IoT, Communications, Software, Applications and Digital Media.
  • This event is exclusively for qualified investors and clients of Roth MKM and is by invitation only.
  • To learn more about the event and register, please visit 12th Annual New York Technology Conference Registration .
  • Since 2014, Roth MKM has been involved in approximately 208 transactions for its technology clients, with total transaction value of over $12.6 Billion.

Adobe Reports Record Q4 and Fiscal 2023 Revenue

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended Dec. 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ended Dec. 1, 2023.
  • “Adobe drove record revenue of $19.41 billion in FY23 and 17 percent year-over-year EPS growth, with strong momentum across Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud,” said Shantanu Narayen, chair and CEO, Adobe.
  • Digital Media segment revenue was $3.72 billion, which represents 13 percent year-over-year growth or 14 percent in constant currency.
  • Adobe achieved record revenue of $19.41 billion in fiscal year 2023, which represents 10 percent year-over-year growth or 13 percent in constant currency.

Pod Digital Media Renews Multi-Year Deal With McDonald’s USA

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Pod Digital Media (PDM) , the first multicultural podcast agency network representing more than 400 shows hosted by Black and Latino podcasters, has announced it has renewed its multi-year deal with McDonald’s USA.

Key Points: 
  • Pod Digital Media (PDM) , the first multicultural podcast agency network representing more than 400 shows hosted by Black and Latino podcasters, has announced it has renewed its multi-year deal with McDonald’s USA.
  • The original two-year deal launched in January 2022 with custom segments, content, and specialized ads targeting diverse young audiences.
  • The renewal deal, which begins in January 2024, will extend for another two years.
  • Both parties remain committed to working together to help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in media.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Raises $1.2Bn for Later-Stage Growth Equity and Credit Investments

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) announced today that it has closed on approximately $1.2 billion of total equity capital commitments for North Haven Expansion Equity IX and North Haven Expansion Credit II to fund later-stage growth equity and credit investments in the technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) announced today that it has closed on approximately $1.2 billion of total equity capital commitments for North Haven Expansion Equity IX and North Haven Expansion Credit II to fund later-stage growth equity and credit investments in the technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors.
  • The funds, managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital (“Expansion Capital”), exceeded the target total raise of $850 million by over 40%.
  • For over three decades, Expansion Capital has successfully pursued growth investment opportunities and has completed investments in over 200 companies, leveraging the global brand and network of Morgan Stanley.
  • “We are pleased to have the continued support of our investors for both of these strategies,” said David N. Miller, Head of Morgan Stanley Private Credit & Equity.

Yahoo Backstage Adds New Publishers, Begins Delivering Sustainable Performance for Advertisers

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

This infusion provides advertisers with unparalleled access to a diverse range of quality media and advertising opportunities across multiple channels.

Key Points: 
  • This infusion provides advertisers with unparalleled access to a diverse range of quality media and advertising opportunities across multiple channels.
  • Available exclusively through the Yahoo DSP, Yahoo Backstage facilitates a direct line to curated, premium publisher inventory, enhancing engagement, brand visibility, and ROI.
  • Yahoo Backstage also offers a more sustainable buying practice by reducing the number of technology participants within a buy and supporting MFA-free inventory.
  • We’re interested to test Yahoo Backstage to drive efficient and sustainable programmatic media,” said Kristy Conrad, Head of Programmatic at Starcom.

Salem Media Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Total Revenue of $63.5 Million

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Digital media revenue decreased 2.2% to $10.0 million from $10.2 million; and

Key Points: 
  • Digital media revenue decreased 2.2% to $10.0 million from $10.2 million; and
    Digital Media Operating Income (1) decreased 20.9% to $1.5 million from $1.9 million.
  • Publishing revenue decreased 17.5% to $4.6 million from $5.5 million; and
    Publishing Operating Loss (1) increased 36.6% to $1.4 million from $1.0 million.
  • Digital media revenue increased 0.1% to $31.3 million; and
    Digital media operating income (1) decreased 22.4% to $4.8 million from $6.2 million.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2023, the company is projecting total revenue to decline between 6% and 8% from the fourth quarter 2022 total revenue of $68.8 million.

UrbanGeekz Unveils Inaugural UrbanGeekz 50 to Showcase Gamechangers in Tech, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Drawing from their editorial work the inaugural list showcases the most innovative, imaginative, and inspirational Black leaders in venture, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Key Points: 
  • Drawing from their editorial work the inaugural list showcases the most innovative, imaginative, and inspirational Black leaders in venture, technology, and entrepreneurship.
  • "It's an honor and privilege to curate this list celebrating Black excellence across the innovation economy," said Kunbi Tinuoye, founder and CEO of UrbanGeekz.
  • "Our goal is to profile and celebrate visionaries making an impact, breaking boundaries, and inspiring others to do better."
  • Published by UrbanGeekz and presented by MHR International the class of 2023 was selected and curated by the news site's editorial team.

White Glove and TouchFuse Announce Merger, Creating a Full-Service, Omni-Channel Marketing Services Company for Financial Advisors

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

TROY, Mich. and TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- White Glove and TouchFuse, which includes the LeadJig, Prospectix and Acquire Direct businesses, announced today the merger of the two companies, creating  a full-service, omni-channel marketing services company focused exclusively on financial advisors. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. White Glove is backed by Rockbridge Growth Equity ("Rockbridge"), a partnership-oriented middle market private equity firm with a differentiated approach to building and growing companies.

Key Points: 
  • White Glove is backed by Rockbridge Growth Equity ("Rockbridge"), a partnership-oriented middle market private equity firm with a differentiated approach to building and growing companies.
  • "We believe the combination of White Glove and TouchFuse is transformational for the industry, offering financial advisors a one-stop-shop with true omni-channel capabilities and the best of both traditional direct mail and digital media offerings," said Mr. Bogich.
  • "Bringing these two companies together means that advisors will gain access to more marketing solutions all within a single platform," said Mr.
  • "With this merger, White Glove and TouchFuse will become the go-to source for financial advisors, offering critical solutions across the marketing funnel.