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Fox Corporation Recognized as "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion" by the Disability Equality Index for Third Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Demonstrating its commitment to an inclusive work environment, Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX") today announced it has been recognized as a top-scoring company by the Disability Equality Index (DEI).

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Demonstrating its commitment to an inclusive work environment, Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX") today announced it has been recognized as a top-scoring company by the Disability Equality Index (DEI).
  • "We're honored to receive the distinction of 'Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion' for the third year in a row," said Fox Corporation Executive Vice President of Human Resources Kevin Lord.
  • In addition to this recognition, Fox Corporation has been acknowledged by many organizations for its pledge to diversity and inclusion.
  • 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.

Holy Krap! FOX Entertainment’s Blockchain Creative Labs and Dan Harmon Unveil NFTs for Upcoming Animated Comedy Series “KRAPOPOLIS”

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Dan Harmon, the creative genius behind the hit series Rick and Morty and Community, and FOX Entertainments Web3 media and creative technology company, Blockchain Creative Labs, are excited as KRAP to unveil krapopolis.com , featuring utility-focused, chicken-inspired NFTs ahead of the debut of FOXs new animated comedy, KRAPOPOLIS.

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  • Dan Harmon, the creative genius behind the hit series Rick and Morty and Community, and FOX Entertainments Web3 media and creative technology company, Blockchain Creative Labs, are excited as KRAP to unveil krapopolis.com , featuring utility-focused, chicken-inspired NFTs ahead of the debut of FOXs new animated comedy, KRAPOPOLIS.
  • The programs inaugural collection of Krap Chickens , a series of limited-edition NFTs, will drop for purchase on Thursday, August 11.
  • Writer, producer, creator and actor Dan Harmon is the Emmy-winning creator/executive producer of the comedy series Community, the co-creator/executive producer of Adult Swims Rick & Morty, and creator and executive producer of FOXs KRAPOPOLIS.
  • BCL also manages a $100 million creator fund, established by FOX Entertainment and Bento Box, which identifies growth opportunities in the NFT space.

Graphite One Welcomes Bedi A. Singh to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Mr. Singh served on the Board of The Meet Group, previously a Nasdaq listed technology company, and currently serves on the North American Advisory Board of The London School of Economics.

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  • Mr. Singh served on the Board of The Meet Group, previously a Nasdaq listed technology company, and currently serves on the North American Advisory Board of The London School of Economics.
  • He is also the managing partner at BAS Consulting providing advisory, board and management consulting services.
  • With the United States currently 100 per cent import dependent for natural graphite, Graphite One is planning to develop a complete U.S.-based, advanced graphite supply chain solution anchored by the Graphite Creek resource near Nome, Alaska.
  • The proposed Graphite One project includes an advanced graphite material and battery anode manufacturing plant to be sited in Washington State and the development of the Graphite Creek resource.

Crackle Plus Expands Its CTV Ad Inventory with Amagi ADS PLUS FAST Network of Content

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Amagis ADS PLUS is one of the largest first-party ad platforms in the CTV advertising landscape, supporting over 700 content brands on 2,000+ channels and delivering over 50 billion ad impressions.

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  • Amagis ADS PLUS is one of the largest first-party ad platforms in the CTV advertising landscape, supporting over 700 content brands on 2,000+ channels and delivering over 50 billion ad impressions.
  • The massive supply of premium CTV inventory caters to the needs of both buyers and sellers through a unified CTV ad marketplace, backed by its proprietary advanced ad insertion technology and progressive ad technology.
  • Crackle Plus has done a great job taking its premium CTV ad inventory to agencies and brands.
  • By extending their audience through Amagi ADS PLUS, Crackle Plus will increase its direct and programmatic ad sales and gain scale within premium channels that audiences know and love, says James M. Smith, executive vice president and general manager of Amagi ADS PLUS.

Crackle Plus Expands Its CTV Ad Inventory with Amagi ADS PLUS FAST Network of Content Partners

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Amagi's ADS PLUS is one of the largest first-party ad platforms in the CTV advertising landscape, supporting over 700 content brands on 2,000+ channels and delivering over 50 billion ad impressions.

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  • Amagi's ADS PLUS is one of the largest first-party ad platforms in the CTV advertising landscape, supporting over 700 content brands on 2,000+ channels and delivering over 50 billion ad impressions.
  • The massive supply of premium CTV inventory caters to the needs of both buyers and sellers through a unified CTV ad marketplace, backed by its proprietary advanced ad insertion technology.
  • "The CTV advertising marketplace is bursting with untapped potential, and Amagi is one of the few ad solutions providers with a 360-degree view of the entire landscape," says Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus.
  • "Crackle Plus has done a great job taking its premium CTV ad inventory to agencies and brands.

Crackle Plus Expands Its CTV Ad Inventory with Amagi ADS PLUS FAST Network of Content Partners

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Amagi's ADS PLUS is one of the largest first-party ad platforms in the CTV advertising landscape, supporting over 700 content brands on 2,000+ channels and delivering over 50 billion ad impressions.

Key Points: 
  • Amagi's ADS PLUS is one of the largest first-party ad platforms in the CTV advertising landscape, supporting over 700 content brands on 2,000+ channels and delivering over 50 billion ad impressions.
  • The massive supply of premium CTV inventory caters to the needs of both buyers and sellers through a unified CTV ad marketplace, backed by its proprietary advanced ad insertion technology.
  • "The CTV advertising marketplace is bursting with untapped potential, and Amagi is one of the few ad solutions providers with a 360-degree view of the entire landscape," says Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus.
  • "Crackle Plus has done a great job taking its premium CTV ad inventory to agencies and brands.

Global Music Artist and Tech Entrepreneur will.i.am Joins Nextbite as Entertainment Industry Partnership Advisor

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Nextbite has the right combination of technology and varied menu choices that are key to redefining the digital restaurant industry, said will.i.am, Entertainment Industry Partnership Advisor at Nextbite.

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  • Nextbite has the right combination of technology and varied menu choices that are key to redefining the digital restaurant industry, said will.i.am, Entertainment Industry Partnership Advisor at Nextbite.
  • While on tour and making music in-studio, I've eaten a lot of lukewarm, unhealthy delivered meals.
  • Nextbite is helping drive and shape the new digital era for the restaurant industry.
  • Headquartered in Denver and Los Angeles, Nextbite has more than $150M in funding, with its most recent round led by SoftBank.

Fox Corporation Announces Gabrielle Brown as Chief Investor Relations Officer

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Monday, June 6, 2022

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced the Company's new head of investor relations.  Gabrielle Brown has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Investor Relations Officer for Fox Corporation.  The role will be based in New York, and she will report to Steve Tomsic, Chief Financial Officer, Fox Corporation. Brown succeeds Joe Dorrego, who established the FOX investor relations team in 2019 and has continued in that role after being named Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer at FOX News Media in 2020.

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  • Gabrielle Brown has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Investor Relations Officer for Fox Corporation.
  • The role will be based in New York, and she will report to Steve Tomsic, Chief Financial Officer, Fox Corporation.
  • Brown succeeds Joe Dorrego, who established the FOX investor relations team in 2019 and has continued in that role after being named Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer at FOX News Media in 2020.
  • 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, FOX Television Stations, and leading AVOD service Tubi.

Premium content meets cutting-edge technology - Banijay Rights collaborates with Amagi to go FAST

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

LONDON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced its partnership with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of world-leading independent TV producer Banijay, to drive its Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) strategy worldwide.

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  • Amagi has facilitated channel creation, distribution and monetization for Banijay Rights on key FAST platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Freevee, LG Channels and more.
  • "As a key member of the content marketplace, connecting premium content providers with the most sought-after OTT platforms, we were ecstatic to collaborate with Banijay Rights," said Srinivasan KA, co-founder, Amagi.
  • Our choice of technology partners is no different - and we look forward to accomplishing great things with Amagi," said Shaun Keeble, VP Digital, Banijay Rights.
  • Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, Banijay Rights operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Cathy Payne.

Premium content meets cutting-edge technology - Banijay Rights collaborates with Amagi to go FAST

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 25, 2022

LONDON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced its partnership with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of world-leading independent TV producer Banijay, to drive its Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) strategy worldwide.

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  • Amagi has facilitated channel creation, distribution and monetization for Banijay Rights on key FAST platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel, Freevee, LG Channels and more.
  • "As a key member of the content marketplace, connecting premium content providers with the most sought-after OTT platforms, we were ecstatic to collaborate with Banijay Rights," said Srinivasan KA, co-founder, Amagi.
  • Our choice of technology partners is no different - and we look forward to accomplishing great things with Amagi," said Shaun Keeble, VP Digital, Banijay Rights.
  • Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, Banijay Rights operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Cathy Payne.