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Shawne Merriman's Lights Out Xtreme Fighting Has Increased Viewership 70% Since Last Event with Fubo Sports

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawne Merriman's Lights Out Xtreme Fighting (LXF) today announced viewership of the LXF10 event in August 2023 grew over 70% compared to the LXF9 event in May 2023 that also streamed on Fubo Sports. LXF continues to rank among Fubo Sports' top 10 most-watched live events. 

Key Points: 
  • "From my days of being in the NFL and playing on the biggest platform and stage out there, I've always focused on fans first," says Shawne Merriman, founder of Lights Out Xtreme Fighting.
  • "Seeing this type of growth with Lights Out Xtreme Fighting tells me that the fans are enjoying our fights and the product we're putting out.
  • Lights Out Xtreme Fighting is an MMA and extreme fighting league founded by former All-Pro NFL linebacker, Shawne Merriman.
  • Catch the next Lights Out Xtreme Fighting Event, presented by Family First Life, on October 7th at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, CA.

Vegas Golden Knights Partners With ViewLift To Stream Games Beginning This Season

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Monday, August 21, 2023

LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights and sports streaming powerhouse ViewLift today announced a multi-year partnership to stream all locally-broadcast Vegas Golden Knights games live on major devices, reaching NHL fans in Nevada and surrounding states in the team's territory.

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  • LAS VEGAS and NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights and sports streaming powerhouse ViewLift today announced a multi-year partnership to stream all locally-broadcast Vegas Golden Knights games live on major devices, reaching NHL fans in Nevada and surrounding states in the team's territory.
  • ViewLift will create Golden Knights-branded properties on the web, iOS and Android devices, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Vizio and Xbox, featuring live games and companion content.
  • The Golden Knights will use ViewLift's end-to-end platform to simplify content streaming and deliver great fan experiences, with easier production workflows.
  • Evolution Media Capital (EMC) served as an advisor to the Golden Knights on the Scripps Sports and ViewLift distribution deals.

VIZIO Holding Corp. Reports Q2 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) today announced the following results for the three months ended June 30, 2023:

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  • VIZIO Holding Corp. (NYSE: VZIO) today announced the following results for the three months ended June 30, 2023:
    Financial and operational highlights include the following, compared to Q2'22:
    Net revenue of $394.4 million, compared to $408.9 million
    Platform+ net revenue of $142.3 million, up 28%
    Gross profit of $86.1 million, up 17%
    Platform+ gross profit of $85.8 million, up 23%
    Net income of $1.9 million, compared to $2.3 million
    Adjusted EBITDA1 of $18.1 million, up 59%
    SmartCast Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) of $30.55, up 18%
    “Our Q2 results once again validate the power of our integrated hardware and software business model,” said William Wang, CEO of VIZIO.
  • “Unlike the challenges many are facing in the advertising marketplace, our business is firing on all cylinders, and our team delivered 35% growth in ad revenue during the quarter.
  • In addition, our key measure of platform monetization, APRU, surpassed $30.
  • We’ve come a long way in a very short time frame, and I could not be prouder of our team’s exceptional performance.”
    Reached 17.6 million SmartCast Active Accounts, which streamed 5.0 billion hours
    Top 4 bestselling TVs in market during Q2, with our 50" being the #1 4K TV and our 65" being the #1 XL TV2
    Unveiled a reimagined home screen experience, creating a more engaging way for consumers to discover and stream content
    Grew average SmartCast Hours per SmartCast Active Account to 94 per month, up 5% YoY
    Debuted Clean Break, a new series from our branded content studio, to deliver exclusive brand sponsored content to viewers
    Expanded our direct ad client relationships by 25% compared to Q2'22, adding 80 net new advertisers in Q2'233
    Added WatchFree+ channels including a new local channel category collection, Project Runway and Family Feud Classic, bringing the total number of FAST channels to over 290
    Launched apps including Weather Channel, QVC/HSN, Wild Earth, and Power Nation, bringing the total number of built-in apps to over 170

World Poker Tour to Harness Whip Media FASTrack for Key Viewership and Revenue Insights

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The U.S.-based brand will utilize Whip Media FASTrack to manage the influx of reporting from its many distribution partners, allowing for greater visibility into viewership and revenue earned from each of its episodes, TV series, and livestreams.

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  • The U.S.-based brand will utilize Whip Media FASTrack to manage the influx of reporting from its many distribution partners, allowing for greater visibility into viewership and revenue earned from each of its episodes, TV series, and livestreams.
  • “World Poker Tour has been at the forefront of poker content and coverage for more than two decades now, and its reach and influence continues to grow by the day,” said Ben Widger, Whip Media Account Executive.
  • Whip Media FASTrack’s Track Only package will help WPT manage its viewership and revenue data stemming from multiple distribution partners – allowing WPT to accurately and efficiently gauge content performance.
  • “Whip Media has taken on the challenge of marrying disparate data sources from FAST and AVOD into actionable insights,” said Marc Dion, WPT’s Director of Distribution and Ad Sales.

Farm Aid 2023 to Air on Circle Network, SiriusXM and FarmAid.org

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Aid announced today that its sold out music, food and farm festival will be broadcast on Circle Network, SiriusXM and FarmAid.org.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Farm Aid announced today that its sold out music, food and farm festival will be broadcast on Circle Network, SiriusXM and FarmAid.org.
  • "We're extremely fortunate to continue our collaborations with Circle and SiriusXM to bring the Farm Aid festival to those not able to join us in Indiana," said Carolyn Mugar, executive director of Farm Aid.
  • Circle also will stream Farm Aid 2023 on its app, Circle Now, available free in app stores, throughout the day, beginning with the press event at 11:30 a.m.
  • All coverage will feature a behind-the-scenes look at Farm Aid 2023 and the organization's year-round work to strengthen family farm agriculture.

FOX Nation Nabs Exclusive Interview With Buster Murdaugh for New Docuseries The Fall of the House of Murdaugh

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s subscription-based streaming service, will present a new docuseries The Fall of the House of Murdaugh on Tuesday, September 12th, announced FOX Nation President Jason Klarman.

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  • FOX Nation, FOX News Media’s subscription-based streaming service, will present a new docuseries The Fall of the House of Murdaugh on Tuesday, September 12th, announced FOX Nation President Jason Klarman.
  • FOX News Channel (FNC) anchor and executive editor of The Story Martha MacCallum fronts the series and sat down with Murdaugh’s only living son, Richard Alexander “Buster” Murdaugh, for his first television interview since being thrust into the spotlight.
  • The Fall of the House of Murdaugh is produced by Texas Crew Productions alongside Executive Producers David Karabinas, Jamie Lustberg and Brad Bernstein.
  • FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.

Best Sony TV Prime Day Deals (2023): Top Early Sony Bravia, OLED, 4K TV & More Savings Listed by Retail Replay

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Click here to compare the entire range of early Prime Day deals at Amazon.com.

Key Points: 
  • Click here to compare the entire range of early Prime Day deals at Amazon.com.
  • Retail Replay compares and reviews the best deals across multiple different retailers throughout Prime Day, to provide consumers with the best deals possible.
  • Where can consumers find the best Prime Day Sony TV deals?
  • The best Sony TV Prime Day deals can be found by checking the deals links listed above, and by visiting the Amazon Prime Day page .

The Best Prime Day 60 – 65 Inch TV Deals 2023: Early LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio & More TV Sales Rated by Retail Replay

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Check out Amazon’s Prime Day homepage to view hundreds more offers across a wide range of products.

Key Points: 
  • Check out Amazon’s Prime Day homepage to view hundreds more offers across a wide range of products.
  • Retail Replay compares and reviews the best deals across multiple retailers throughout Prime Day, to provide consumers with as much information as possible.
  • Where can readers find the best Prime Day 60 to 65 inch TV deals?
  • The best 60 inch to 65 inch TV Prime Day deals can be found by checking the deals links listed above, and by visiting the Amazon Prime Day homepage .

Prime Day Vizio TV Deals 2023: Best Early Vizio 4K TV & More Smart TV Savings Researched by Retail Replay

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Click here to shop the full selection of early Prime Day deals at Amazon.com.

Key Points: 
  • Click here to shop the full selection of early Prime Day deals at Amazon.com.
  • Retail Replay reviews and shares the best deals from multiple different retailers throughout Prime Day, to provide shoppers with the best deals possible.
  • Where can shoppers find the best Prime Day Vizio TV deals?
  • The best Vizio TV Prime Day deals can be found by checking the deals links listed above, and by visiting the Amazon Prime Day homepage .

Prime Day Samsung TV Deals 2023: Best Early Samsung 4K TV, The Frame & More Deals Monitored by Retail Replay

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Check out Amazon’s Prime Day homepage to view thousands more deals on a broad range of products.

Key Points: 
  • Check out Amazon’s Prime Day homepage to view thousands more deals on a broad range of products.
  • Retail Replay compares and reviews the best deals across multiple different retailers over Prime Day, to provide shoppers with as much information as possible.
  • Where can shoppers find the best Prime Day Samsung TV deals?
  • The best Samsung TV Prime Day deals can be found by checking the deals links listed above, and on the Amazon Prime Day homepage .