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FOX Weather Expands Distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+, effective February 13th, announced its president Sharri Berg.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+, effective February 13th, announced its president Sharri Berg.
  • In making the announcement, Berg said, “As the fastest growing weather service, we are excited to further expand our platform, bringing Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+ audiences FOX Weather’s premium live weather news programming.”
    FOX Weather is available to Hulu + Live TV’s 4.6 million subscribers through its core lineup, which includes over 95 channels across news, sports, and entertainment programming.
  • Viewers will be able to find FOX Weather via the Hulu + Live TV channel guide.
  • Viewers can find FOX Weather by going to the TCLtv+ app’s news and opinion category.

FOX Weather Expands Distribution to DISH Network and Sling Freestream

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service has expanded its distribution to include DISH Network and Sling Freestream subscribers effective today announced its president Sharri Berg.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service has expanded its distribution to include DISH Network and Sling Freestream subscribers effective today announced its president Sharri Berg.
  • In making the announcement Berg said, “As we continue to grow our premium live weather news service, we are thrilled to expand FOX Weather’s reach to include DISH Network and Sling Freestream consumers.”
    Launching nationwide to DISH Network on November 29th, FOX Weather will be available on channel 222 on the America’s Top 120, 200 and 250 Packages.
  • Additionally, Sling Freestream will add FOX Weather on the same date.
  • Accessible through the SLING TV app and website, FOX Weather will join Sling Freestream’s lineup which includes over 400 free channels and a library of over 41,000 on-demand titles.

Mabl Experience Highlights Importance of Quality in DevOps Adoption, Digital Transformation

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Friday, November 10, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- mabl Experience, the annual software quality conference hosted by mabl, the SaaS leader in low-code intelligent test automation, marked its strongest event to date last week. Held on November 1st - 2nd, the fourth annual conference gathered over 1,300 software development professionals and leaders from 800+ companies spanning over 70 countries. For the first time, mabl Experience was brought to the quality community as a joint effort between mabl and partners Atlassian (TEAM), Google (GOOG), Abstracta, and GitLab.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- mabl Experience , the annual software quality conference hosted by mabl , the SaaS leader in low-code intelligent test automation, marked its strongest event to date last week.
  • For the first time, mabl Experience was brought to the quality community as a joint effort between mabl and partners Atlassian (TEAM), Google (GOOG), Abstracta , and GitLab .
  • The 2023 mabl Experience Awards winners are:
    Quality Leader of the Year: Deepak Naik, Charles Schwab
    DevOps Leader of the Year: Priceline
    Since starting in 2020, mabl Experience has grown in tandem with the quality community as testing takes on greater importance in the enterprise.
  • The innovations and customer community showcased at mabl Experience 2023 highlights how test automation is driving value and business success as software development evolves.

FOX News Audio Expands Audacy Partnership to Include FOX Weather Stream

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

FOX News Audio has expanded its partnership with Audacy to include FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free, ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service.

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  • FOX News Audio has expanded its partnership with Audacy to include FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free, ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service.
  • Effective November 1, the deal will expand FOX News Audio’s existing relationship with Audacy, which also distributes FOX News Podcasts and the FOX News Talk audio streams.
  • Audacy has delivered FOX News Audio content to its digital platform consumers since 2019.
  • FOX News Audio encompasses FOX News Radio (FNR), FOX News Headlines 24/7 and FOX News Podcasts.

Transfix Partners with Health in Transportation to Enhance Driver Wellness and Safety on the Road

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), today announced its partnership with Health in Transportation, a pioneer in the commitment to promoting driver health and well-being.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), today announced its partnership with Health in Transportation, a pioneer in the commitment to promoting driver health and well-being.
  • Health in Transportation provides truck drivers across the country access to a suite of health and medical services, including their innovative CDL Health Scanner, health coaching, and disease management programs.
  • Founder of Health in Transportation, Bob Perry, will play a pivotal role in this partnership, leveraging his 25+ years of experience in promoting driver wellness.
  • Perry was recently featured on the Transfix Take On podcast highlighting the importance of better health and wellness in the supply chain.

 FOX Weather Expands Distribution

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Monday, August 21, 2023

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free, ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has further expanded its distribution to reach Samsung TV Plus users and Cox subscribers, announced its president, Sharri Berg.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free, ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has further expanded its distribution to reach Samsung TV Plus users and Cox subscribers, announced its president, Sharri Berg.
  • FOX Weather is a 24/7 free ad-supported television service (FAST) operated by FOX News Media.
  • Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, FOX Weather offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term.
  • Available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android, FOX Weather is on internet-connected TVs via the FOX News app, Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Optimum, Tubi, Fire TV Channels, Amazon Freevee, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, DIRECTV STREAM, LG Channels, fuboTV, XUMO Play, Vidgo, Plex and Astound Broadband.

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS ANNOUNCES NEWLY-RESTRUCTURED ADVERTISING SALES DIVISION

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Television Stations (FTS) is restructuring its Advertising Sales division, merging its local, national and digital sales efforts into one streamlined unit designed to leverage the power of FOX's strong news content, live sports and digital/streaming platforms. In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales. He will assume this position immediately, reporting directly to Abernethy. In addition, three talented and experienced ad sales executives, Sheila Bruce, Tom Fleming and Michael Page, have been elevated to new roles.

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  • In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales.
  • Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President and General Sales Manager at FOX Stations Sales and, before that, Sales Manager.
  • Previously, Fleming was the Vice President in charge of managing the sales team for FOX Television Stations.
  • FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S.

FOX Weather Signs Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has signed meteorologist Bob Van Dillen as on-air host, announced its president Sharri Berg.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has signed meteorologist Bob Van Dillen as on-air host, announced its president Sharri Berg.
  • Most recently, Van Dillen was the meteorologist for HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade.
  • His relatability and conversation-focused style is a perfect fit for FOX Weather and the FOX Weather team.”
    Van Dillen added, “I’ve been watching FOX Weather since its launch in 2021, and I’m excited to join the talented group of meteorologists that work on air and behind the scenes.
  • Available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android, FOX Weather is on internet-connected TVs via FOX NOW, the FOX News app, Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Optimum, Tubi, Amazon News, Amazon Freevee, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, DIRECTV STREAM, LG Channels, fuboTV, XUMO Play, Vidgo and Plex.

Knickpoint Ventures Partners with Shawn Papazian to Oversee The First and Only Purpose-Built Film Studios in Chicago – The Fields Studios

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Knickpoint Ventures today announced Shawn Papazian as its newest partner to oversee all studio-related endeavors, including The Fields Studios , Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio ready for filming Q1 2024.

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  • Knickpoint Ventures today announced Shawn Papazian as its newest partner to oversee all studio-related endeavors, including The Fields Studios , Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio ready for filming Q1 2024.
  • Papazian has been involved with the design, development, operations and management of motion picture and television studio facilities for over 25+ years.
  • While at Culver Studios, Papazian spearheaded and supervised the entitlements on the lot, which has now been developed into the Amazon Studios HQ.
  • For more information about Knickpoint Ventures’ current film studio project, please visit: www.TheFieldsStudios.com .

Internationally Renowned Expert and San Francisco Bay University Professor Ahmed Banafa Releases Two Books on Blockchain Technology and Internet of Things

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

FREMONT, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahmed Banafa, a globally recognized expert and professor at San Francisco Bay University, is set to release two insightful books, "Introduction to Blockchain Technology" and "Introduction to Internet of Things" on July 28 and July 31, 2023, respectively.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahmed Banafa, a globally recognized expert and professor at San Francisco Bay University, is set to release two insightful books, "Introduction to Blockchain Technology" and "Introduction to Internet of Things" on July 28 and July 31, 2023, respectively.
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  • Introduction to Blockchain Technology " delves into the fundamentals of blockchain, a transformative technology with significant potential in various sectors such as banking and supply chain. "
  • Introduction to Internet of Things " provides a comprehensive overview of IoT, a technology set to interconnect up to 75 billion devices by 2025, transforming our lives and businesses.
  • Professor Banafa shared, "With these books, I aim to guide readers through these revolutionary technologies that are shaping our future.