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AccuWeather launches 24/7 weather news on The Roku Channel with Amagi

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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The new live linear channel leverages Amagi CLOUDPORT cloud playout service with advanced graphics capabilities and powerful HTML5 graphics rendering.

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  • The new live linear channel leverages Amagi CLOUDPORT cloud playout service with advanced graphics capabilities and powerful HTML5 graphics rendering.
  • In addition, Amagi supports AccuWeather with 24/7 live playout and monitoring; ad masking in accordance with The Roku Channel's requirements; managing delivery, EPG, and playlist, and server-side ad insertion.
  • "For AccuWeather NOW, it was important that we created a unique brand and graphics presentation," said Sarah Katt, General Manager, AccuWeather Network.
  • AccuWeather NOW features a new HTML5 ticker with real-time weather information for dozens of U.S. cities, powered by AccuWeather's proprietary weather data API.

Xiaomi's linear TV service goes global with Amagi

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that it has partnered with the global smartphone brand Xiaomi, to manage and monetize their linear TV and Video-On-Demand offerings to their mobile and connected TV consumers across multiple countries.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that it has partnered with the global smartphone brand Xiaomi, to manage and monetize their linear TV and Video-On-Demand offerings to their mobile and connected TV consumers across multiple countries.
  • Xiaomi has chosen Amagi to be their partner for linear TV and Video-On-Demand distribution, as well as ad monetization services.
  • Amagi is a next-generation media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms.
  • Amagi enables content owners to launch, distribute and monetize live linear channels on Free-Ad-Supported TV and video services platforms.

Xiaomi's linear TV service goes global with Amagi

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that it has partnered with the global smartphone brand Xiaomi, to manage and monetize their linear TV and Video-On-Demand offerings to their mobile and connected TV consumers across multiple countries.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi , a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that it has partnered with the global smartphone brand Xiaomi, to manage and monetize their linear TV and Video-On-Demand offerings to their mobile and connected TV consumers across multiple countries.
  • Xiaomi has chosen Amagi to be their partner for linear TV and Video-On-Demand distribution, as well as ad monetization services.
  • Amagi is a next-generation media technology company that provides cloud broadcast and targeted advertising solutions to broadcast TV and streaming TV platforms.
  • Amagi enables content owners to launch, distribute and monetize live linear channels on Free-Ad-Supported TV and video services platforms.

WWE® and FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment’s Blockchain Creative Labs to Launch NFT Marketplace for Digital WWE Collectibles

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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“Blockchain Creative Labs is excited to partner with WWE in launching its official NFT ecosystem. We know WWE’s passionate fan community will love owning authentic digital goods across the organization’s creative universe -- from past and present stars to classic, culture-defining moments,” said Scott Greenberg, CEO of Blockchain Creative Labs and Co-Founder/CEO of Bento Box Entertainment. “Our NFT studio is all about enabling fans to own NFTs and tokens that carry utility and social clout directly from the creators and brands they are passionate about, spanning animation, sports, shows and movies to music, books, art, pop culture and every other Web3-powered media asset you can possibly imagine.”

Key Points: 
  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Blockchain Creative Labs, the new non-fungible token (NFT) business and creative studio formed by FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment, today announced an exclusive multi-year agreement to launch an NFT marketplace for licensed digital WWE tokens and collectibles.
  • Blockchain Creative Labs is excited to partner with WWE in launching its official NFT ecosystem.
  • Earlier this year, FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment entered the NFT business with the formation of Blockchain Creative Labs and a $100 million creator fund to identify growth opportunities in the space.
  • BCL also manages a $100 million creator fund, established by FOX Entertainment and Bento Box, which identifies growth opportunities in the NFT space.

Fox Corporation Names Stephen Potenza Deputy General Counsel of FOX News Media

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced that Stephen Potenza has joined the company as Deputy General Counsel of FOX News Media.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced that Stephen Potenza has joined the company as Deputy General Counsel of FOX News Media.
  • Potenza will report to Bernard Gugar, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Corporate Development of FOX News Media.
  • Richardson will continue to report to Adam Reiss, Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Fox Corporation.
  • Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment and FOX Television Stations.

Law&Crime continues on the FAST lane with Amagi as its technology champion

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Using Amagi CONTENT PLUS, a non-exclusive, revenue share-based distribution model encompassing the channel playout solution Amagi CLOUDPORT, and ad insertion solution, Amagi THUNDERSTORM, Law&Crime is distributing and monetizing their linear content on TCL.

Key Points: 
  • Using Amagi CONTENT PLUS, a non-exclusive, revenue share-based distribution model encompassing the channel playout solution Amagi CLOUDPORT, and ad insertion solution, Amagi THUNDERSTORM, Law&Crime is distributing and monetizing their linear content on TCL.
  • The Roku Channel and Peacock are among the other FAST platforms that now host Law&Crime content, powered by Amagi's cloud-led technologies.
  • Amagi has deep technical integrations with 50+ FAST platforms around the world.
  • Amagi is truly the one-stop shop for any content creator looking to amplify their presence across FAST platforms."

Law&Crime continues on the FAST lane with Amagi as its technology champion

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Using Amagi CONTENT PLUS, a non-exclusive, revenue share-based distribution model encompassing the channel playout solution Amagi CLOUDPORT, and ad insertion solution, Amagi THUNDERSTORM, Law&Crime is distributing and monetizing their linear content on TCL.

Key Points: 
  • Using Amagi CONTENT PLUS, a non-exclusive, revenue share-based distribution model encompassing the channel playout solution Amagi CLOUDPORT, and ad insertion solution, Amagi THUNDERSTORM, Law&Crime is distributing and monetizing their linear content on TCL.
  • The Roku Channel and Peacock are among the other FAST platforms that now host Law&Crime content, powered by Amagi's cloud-led technologies.
  • Amagi has deep technical integrations with 50+ FAST platforms around the world.
  • Amagi is truly the one-stop shop for any content creator looking to amplify their presence across FAST platforms."

Fox Corporation Executives to Discuss First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Results Via Webcast

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) will discuss first quarter fiscal 2022 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) will discuss first quarter fiscal 2022 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m.
  • A live audio webcast of the presentation, and the archived webcast, will be available at investor.foxcorporation.com .
  • Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports, and entertainment content through its primary iconic domestic brands, including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment and FOX Television Stations, and leading AVOD service Tubi.
  • For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com .

Former Kingpin Turned Grammy Nominated Music Exec's Life Immortalized in New Tubi Release "Living for the Sacrifice: A Hood Hero's Guide to Success"

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Brown was once one of Detroit's most notorious former drug kingpins.Now reformed he masters a myriad of elevated roles such as music executive, reality star, and spirit-led family man.

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  • Brown was once one of Detroit's most notorious former drug kingpins.Now reformed he masters a myriad of elevated roles such as music executive, reality star, and spirit-led family man.
  • As the author of Brown's memoir and a friend of over three decades, celebrity publicist Treavion Davenport was a natural fit to direct and produce the film.
  • Production staff included DP, Jonathan Olivo , Editor, David Azer , Aerial Cinematographer Adam Jasinski , AP Anya Bay , and Guest Director Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander.
  • An insider's take on the American dream, Living for the Sacrifice is a must-watch, true tale of love, loss, and thriving in life against all odds.

Yahoo and Tubi Partner to Streamline CTV Planning & Buying

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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The partnership takes advantage of Yahoo’s unified advertising technology stack, which facilitates both buy and sell-side capabilities as well as an exchange -- all tightly integrated to work better together. As an end-to-end, full-stack technology partner, Yahoo can uniquely support publishers and advertisers in unlocking the full value of their content and marketing, while putting consumer experiences first.

Key Points: 
  • Yahoo today announced the expansion of its partnership with Tubi , FOX Entertainments breakthrough ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) service, bringing incremental efficiencies to the planning and buying of connected TV (CTV).
  • With the future in mind, our partnership with Tubi gives CTV buyers the tools, inventory, and audiences necessary to execute successful and strategic CTV campaigns and drive meaningful growth.
  • Tubi continues to be a top partner for advertisers using Yahoo to activate their streaming and premium programming.
  • With this expanded partnership, Tubi and Yahoo are well-positioned to support CTV advertisers Upfront campaigns on Tubi for the 2021-22 season and beyond.