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New Claritas Report Projects that Remaining Lifetime Spending for the Average Hispanic Household Will Reach Nearly $2.5 Million

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The new, annual report offers marketers unique insight into the more than 67 million Hispanic individuals living the United States today.

Key Points: 
  • The new, annual report offers marketers unique insight into the more than 67 million Hispanic individuals living the United States today.
  • The Claritas report projects that the Hispanic population, which has added nearly 5 million members in the last four years alone, will add nearly 1.5 million new members each year through 2029.
  • Claritas projects that the average Hispanic household will spend almost $2.5 million over its remaining lifetime.
  • Members of the media can obtain a copy of The 2023 Hispanic Market Report by contacting Cort Irish at [email protected] .

Jeff Staple Auctions Sneakers, Streetwear & Collectibles from His Personal Collection on eBay

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eBay announces "From the Collection: Jeff Staple" – an exclusive drop of sneakers, streetwear, trading cards and other collectibles straight from the archives of one of the creative industry's most influential figures.

Key Points: 
  • As the founder of pioneering menswear brand STAPLE with the now-famous "Pigeon" logo – a reference to the streets of New York City – Jeff has influenced the streetwear world through bespoke designs for more than 25 years.
  • Now, eBay is making a selection of items from this legendary designer's personal collection available to enthusiasts and collectors for the very first time.
  • "For nearly three decades, eBay has been the place to shop the streetwear and sneakers that you truly can't find anywhere else," said Jeff Staple.
  • To shop the collection, shoppers can head to www.eBay.com/JeffStaple beginning today, September 28, through October 8, 2023.

Mediacom Expands Fiber Network to Truesdale

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Mediacom Communications today announced the completion of a fiber-optic network expansion that brings ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Truesdale, IA, a rural northwest Iowa community in the Storm Lake region.

Key Points: 
  • Mediacom Communications today announced the completion of a fiber-optic network expansion that brings ultra-high-speed broadband services to homes and businesses in Truesdale, IA, a rural northwest Iowa community in the Storm Lake region.
  • Truesdale is the 10th community Mediacom has constructed in partnership with the Empower Iowa Rural Broadband Grant Program .
  • Through this public-private partnership, Mediacom has extended its fiber network to over 1,400 rural Iowa homes and businesses over the past several years.
  • “Mediacom is working on multiple fronts to close the digital divide, and we’re proud to make this investment to benefit residents in Truesdale,” said Mediacom Area Operations Director Jeff Anfinson.

SCTE® International Cable-Tec Games Competitors Announced

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Comcast has the most workers qualified for the Games this year with nine competitors, followed by Charter with five, Cox with three, and Armstrong and Cogeco Cable which each have two.

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  • Comcast has the most workers qualified for the Games this year with nine competitors, followed by Charter with five, Cox with three, and Armstrong and Cogeco Cable which each have two.
  • The International Cable-Tec Games will take place in a new venue at Expo 2023; the Technical Training Theater will make its debut on the show floor.
  • Attendees and exhibitors alike are encouraged to experience the thrill of the International Cable-Tec Games as T³ makes its debut as the place to train, compete, and excel.
  • Over 500 local, state and regional competitors participate to determine who will represent the chapter or region at the International Cable-Tec Games at Expo.

Claritas Acquires ArtsAI, the Fastest Growing AI Company in the Ad Technology Sector

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The acquisition, which will integrate ArtsAI’s patented, performance-enhancing technology into Claritas’ all-in-one marketing solution will accelerate client success by enhancing users’ ability to predictably drive highly personalized and profitable campaigns.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition, which will integrate ArtsAI’s patented, performance-enhancing technology into Claritas’ all-in-one marketing solution will accelerate client success by enhancing users’ ability to predictably drive highly personalized and profitable campaigns.
  • Claritas’ acquisition of ArtsAI is the fourth in a series the company has made during its mission-based, five-year transformation to become the top closed-loop service provider in the industry.
  • “We’ve spent the last five years transforming the Claritas business to expand and enhance our value proposition to better meet our customers’ evolving needs”, said Claritas CEO Mike Nazzaro.
  • “Claritas’ acquisition of ArtsAI adds another layer of expertise & insights that we can leverage on behalf of our clients.

Empower Media Hires Global Executives From Meta and GroupM

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Empower Media, the largest woman-owned media agency in America, has hired two widely respected industry veterans, Yating Sun and Art Zambianchi.

Key Points: 
  • Empower Media, the largest woman-owned media agency in America, has hired two widely respected industry veterans, Yating Sun and Art Zambianchi.
  • Her expertise was instrumental in the development of Meta's real-time media mix modeling platform, Robyn, which has garnered accolades for its cutting-edge approach to optimizing media strategies.
  • Of Sun, Ashlee Clarke, CEO of Empower Media, said, "We are excited to welcome Yating to Empower.
  • With a history of pioneering achievements and a focus on nurturing a diverse and talented workforce, Empower Media continues to set the standard.

RDK6 to Deliver Newest Software Enhancements for Video Service Providers and Global Technology Suppliers

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

"RDK6 will help improve the efficiency of app integration and manage core video functionality across chipsets (SoCs) and device manufacturers (OEMs).

Key Points: 
  • "RDK6 will help improve the efficiency of app integration and manage core video functionality across chipsets (SoCs) and device manufacturers (OEMs).
  • We look forward to bringing our newest, open-source video software solution to the industry."
  • To date, RDK has been deployed on more than 100 million devices from service providers around the globe.
  • There are more than 600 technology companies within the RDK community that span leading SoC companies, CE manufacturers, software developers, system integrators, and service providers.

Nokia selected as rural broadband PON solution for Mediacom Communications

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Multi-gig PON expansion to rural, underserved communities made possible

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  • Multi-gig PON expansion to rural, underserved communities made possible
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that Mediacom, the 5th largest cable operator in the United States, is building PON networks to provide multi-gigabit broadband service to rural, underserved communities.
  • Mediacom, which offers broadband to 3.3 million homes and businesses in 22 states, will deploy Nokia’s chassis-based Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and node-based OLTs.
  • J.R. Walden, Senior Vice President Technology and CTO at Mediacom said: “Nokia is supplying Mediacom systems that deliver up to 25G PON today.
  • Mediacom’s ambition to connect Rural America is critical to help bridge the digit divide in our communities, and Nokia is proud to have been selected as its partner.

The Des Moines Register Iowa Poll Partners With NBC News

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Friday, August 11, 2023

The Des Moines Register , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network announced today that NBC News will partner with the Des Moines Register for the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll (“The Iowa Poll”).

Key Points: 
  • The Des Moines Register , part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network announced today that NBC News will partner with the Des Moines Register for the Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll (“The Iowa Poll”).
  • The Iowa Poll is widely recognized for insights leading up to the 2024 Iowa presidential caucuses.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230811992546/en/
    “The Iowa Poll has a storied history of setting the stage for the presidential election cycle,” said Carol Hunter, Executive Editor of the Des Moines Register.
  • Selzer & Company will conduct the Iowa Poll, which will be developed in partnership with NBC News and the Des Moines Register.

BRIDGE Appoints Trixie Ferguson Gray as SVP of Marketing

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIDGE, the only independent DEI trade organization to serve the global marketing industry, today announced the appointment of Trixie Ferguson Gray, as its Senior Vice President of Marketing. Ferguson Gray reports directly to BRIDGE founder and CEO Sheryl Daija.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BRIDGE , the only independent DEI trade organization to serve the global marketing industry, today announced the appointment of Trixie Ferguson Gray, as its Senior Vice President of Marketing.
  • Ferguson Gray reports directly to BRIDGE founder and CEO Sheryl Daija.
  • Her involvement as a former BRIDGE Board Member and advisor underscores her unwavering commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in the marketing industry.
  • As SVP of Marketing, Ferguson Gray will steer BRIDGE's marketing activities across all channels.