Broadcasting in the United States

Scripps honored with three Top Women in Media Awards from Cynopsis Media

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and two of its leaders have been named 2021 Top Women in Media Awards honorees by industry publisher Cynopsis Media.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and two of its leaders have been named 2021 Top Women in Media Awards honorees by industry publisher Cynopsis Media.
  • We are honored to be among Cynopsis' list of distinguished companies this year as we continue our journey of equity, diversity and inclusion."
  • Following Scripps' $2.65 billion acquisition of ION Media in January 2021, Knutson was tasked with leading the company's integration team.
  • Cynopsiswill celebrate honorees at the Top Women in Media Awards Galaon Oct. 27 in New York.

ION announces new appointments to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

HOUSTON, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO) today announced the election of Mr. Mark Doran and Mr. Gary Pittman to its Board of Directors, effective June 28, 2021.

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  • HOUSTON, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO) today announced the election of Mr. Mark Doran and Mr. Gary Pittman to its Board of Directors, effective June 28, 2021.
  • Mr. Doran brings over 30 years of experience as a banker and private equity executive to ION.
  • He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Premier Brands Group (formerly Nine West Holdings) and of Surfacide, LLC, a manufacturer of UV-C hard surface disinfection systems.
  • On behalf of ION and our Board of Directors, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Mark and Gary, said Jay Lapeyre, Chairman of the Board.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky Law, P.A. Announces Investigation of Ion Acquisition Corp. 2 Ltd. Merger

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Friday, June 25, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del., June 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., June 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky Law, P.A.
  • announces that it is investigating Ion Acquisition Corp. 2 Ltd. (Ion) (NYSE: IACB ) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law related to Ions agreement to merge with Innovid, Inc.
    To learn more about this investigation and your rights, visit: https://www.rl-legal.com/cases-ion-acquisition-corp-2-ltd .
  • You may also contact Seth D. Rigrodsky or Gina M. Serra cost and obligation free at (888) 969-4242 or [email protected] .
  • Rigrodsky Law, P.A.

Cox Media Group Statement on Impressions-based Currency for Local Broadcast TV

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

NEW YORK, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paul Curran, EVP, Television for Cox Media Group, released the following statement regarding the adoption of impressions-based selling and buying for local broadcast television:

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  • NEW YORK, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paul Curran, EVP, Television for Cox Media Group, released the following statement regarding the adoption of impressions-based selling and buying for local broadcast television:
    Utilizing thousands (AKA impressions) rather than ratings to evaluate local broadcast TV viewing provides buyers with both a richer and more granular understanding of the viewers and consumers seeing their local spots, said Paul Curran, EVP, Television for Cox Media Group.
  • Audience level selling and buying is the future of local broadcast TV and Cox Media Group fully supports the adoption of thousands as the currency that enables it.
  • Cox Media Group, Inc. (CMG) is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people.
  • Additionally, the company also offers a full suite of national, regional, local and digital advertising services with CMG Local Solutions , CoxReps and Gamut .

Entravision Announces Extension of NFL Partnership for Exclusive National Spanish Radio Broadcast Rights

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Entravision will broadcast more NFL games than ever before in the 2021 season, scheduled to cover 50 games in 29 U.S. markets across its owned-and-operated and affiliate stations.

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  • Entravision will broadcast more NFL games than ever before in the 2021 season, scheduled to cover 50 games in 29 U.S. markets across its owned-and-operated and affiliate stations.
  • Entravision will begin with NFL Kickoff on Thursday, September 9, featuring a match-up between the Dallas Cowboys and the defending Super Bowl champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  • We are thrilled to extend our partnership with the NFL and bring our listeners the most extensive Spanish language radio broadcast of the National Football League, said Jeffery Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer of Entravision Communications Corporation.
  • Our partnership with Entravision is vital as it helps bring NFL football to Spanish speaking fans, one of the fastest growing segments of the NFL fan base, said Tim Ellis, Chief Marketing Officer of the NFL.

Comscore Wins Back Local Television Measurement Contract with Capitol Broadcasting

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Monday, June 7, 2021

RESTON, Va., June 7,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced a new agreement to provide Capitol Broadcasting with Comscore's industry-leading local TV measurement, including for WRAL & WRAZ in Raleigh, NC.

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  • RESTON, Va., June 7,2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced a new agreement to provide Capitol Broadcasting with Comscore's industry-leading local TV measurement, including for WRAL & WRAZ in Raleigh, NC.
  • "We are excited and proud to welcome back Capitol Broadcasting to our roster of 1,000+ stations that rely on our stable, predictive and representative television currency information to drive their revenue and profit," said Steve Walsh, Executive Vice President, Local Markets, Comscore.
  • Comscore has more than a decade of experience measuring television viewership from return path devices across tens of millions of households in all local markets.
  • A proven leader in measuring digital and TV audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry's emerging, third-party source for reliable and comprehensive cross-platform measurement.

EstrellaTV Breaks with Tradition on Season 24 of Its Hit Show “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento” with First-Ever All-Female Edition and First-Ever Split of Grand Prize

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210527005374/en/
    L to R: Viririana Sandoval and Ashley Acosta, winners of EstrellaTV's "Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento" Season 24 (Photo: Business Wire)
    In a first-of-a-kind season, the networks critically acclaimed and highly rated talent search competition Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, dedicated its 24th edition to female contestants.
  • Two contestants beat out 10 fellow finalists, whose talent was primarily in the singing category, in a nail-biting and suspenseful two-hour finale.
  • Having two winners this season underscores our audiences appetite for more women in the Regional Mexican genre, said Ivan Stoilkovich, EVP, Television Content, Estrella Media.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Estrellamedia_, Facebook @Estrellamediainc and LinkedIn @Estrella Media, Inc.
    View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210527005374/en/

Brandi Carlile, Demi Lovato and H.E.R. to Perform During Special Tribute Honoring Elton John With The iHeartRadio Icon Award at the 2021 "iHeartRadio Music Awards," Airing This Thursday, May 27, Live on FOX

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

will perform during a special tribute honoring Elton John with the iHeartRadio Icon Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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  • will perform during a special tribute honoring Elton John with the iHeartRadio Icon Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
  • The event will air LIVE from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
  • The eighth annual event also will air live on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
  • For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

Estrella Media Showcases the Power of Latinos in 'Experience Estrella. Everywhere' Virtual Advertising Upfront Season Presentations

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

The 44-episode initial run will be produced by Estrella Media with the series in production at Estrella Studios in Burbank, CA.

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  • The 44-episode initial run will be produced by Estrella Media with the series in production at Estrella Studios in Burbank, CA.
  • Estrella Media\'s highly rated radio programming is broadcast on its radio stations in the top U.S. Hispanic markets and streamed on digital media platforms.
  • Estrella also produces large-scale music festivals, concerts, and special events throughout the U.S.\nTo learn more about Estrella Media and see company updates, please visit Estrella Media .
  • Follow us on Twitter @Estrellamedia, Facebook @Estrellamediainc, and LinkedIn @Estrella Media, Inc.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506005942/en/\n'

Leading Spanish-Language Entertainment Company Estrella Media Partners with Google Ad Manager for Monetization of its Streaming TV Platforms

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b"Estrella Media, a leading vertically integrated, multi-platform, Spanish-language media company, announced today that it has selected Google Ad Manager for monetizing its live and on demand streaming TV platforms.

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  • b"Estrella Media, a leading vertically integrated, multi-platform, Spanish-language media company, announced today that it has selected Google Ad Manager for monetizing its live and on demand streaming TV platforms.
  • Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platforms will span across connected TV, gaming consoles, mobile, and online beginning with the EstrellaTV and Estrella News channels streaming live on multiple partner apps and on demand at estrellatv.com and on Estrella Media\xe2\x80\x99s multi-channel network on YouTube.
  • Estrella also produces large scale music festivals, concerts and special events throughout the U.S.\nTo learn more about Estrella Media and see company updates, please visit Estrella Media .
  • Follow us on Twitter @Estrellamedia_, Facebook @Estrellamediainc and LinkedIn @Estrella Media, Inc.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210503005522/en/\n"