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Ziflow Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding from Riverside Acceleration Capital and Companyon Ventures

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziflow, the enterprise creative workflow platform for centralizing feedback on any creative asset using any device, announced today that it has closed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC) and Companyon Ventures. This investment increases Ziflow's total equity funding to $27 million."We are thrilled to support Ziflow as the company continues expansion in the United States and around the world," said Jonathan Drillings, partner at RAC. "This is a product that is built to deliver real value for its users, and which should continue to evolve to empower better marketing creative through smoother operational processes."

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  • LONDON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziflow, the enterprise creative workflow platform for centralizing feedback on any creative asset using any device, announced today that it has closed a $20 million Series A funding round led by Riverside Acceleration Capital (RAC) and Companyon Ventures.
  • "We are thrilled to support Ziflow as the company continues expansion in the United States and around the world," said Jonathan Drillings, partner at RAC.
  • "RAC joins Companyon Ventures in this Series A round, who had previously invested in Ziflow during their initial funding round in 2020.
  • "We couldn't be happier to extend our partnership with the team at Ziflow," said Firas Raouf, co-founder and general partner at Companyon.

EntTelligence and Cinemark Announce Extension of Service Agreement

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EntTelligence and Cinemark Theatres announce an extension in service agreement.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EntTelligence and Cinemark Theatres announce an extension in service agreement.
  • After a comprehensive pilot period, Cinemark has signed a service agreement with EntTelligence utilizing its core measurement and insights system – a pioneering platform that provides detailed analysis and actionable information on moviegoer impressions from approximately 3,000 theaters – precisely measuring capacity and attendance at the auditorium and showtime level.
  • "EntTelligence has already provided significant value and insights with their data tracking services, and we look forward to working alongside the team to garner even more insight as we evolve our strategic actions and tactics".
  • "Cinemark has always provided industry thought leadership and continues to find innovative ways to consume and utilize data," said EntTelligence's Chief Strategy Officer and Partner, Steve Buck.

THE BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCES THE "STRAIGHT JOKES, NO CHASER COMEDY TOUR" IN PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN VIBE ENTERTAINMENT

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Urban Vibe Entertainment, The Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce their first Comedy tour, "Straight Jokes, No Chaser Comedy Tour." The event hosted by Mike Epps features standup comedy greats Cedric The Entertainer, Earthquake, D.L. Hughley, and DC Young Fly. Selling out arenas with their R&B tours this past year, the collective is now expanding its promotion into the comedy industry with this 23-city tour. The tour starts on Saturday, March 4, in Indianapolis, IN, and ends on Saturday, May 27, in Las Vegas, NV.

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  • HUGHLEY, EARTHQUAKE, AND DC YOUNG FLY
    THE GENERAL ON-SALE DATE IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
    NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with Urban Vibe Entertainment, The Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce their first Comedy tour, "Straight Jokes, No Chaser Comedy Tour."
  • Selling out arenas with their R&B tours this past year, the collective is now expanding its promotion into the comedy industry with this 23-city tour.
  • The tour starts on Saturday, March 4, in Indianapolis, IN, and ends on Saturday, May 27, in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Actor and comedian Mike Epps has been known to bring down the house with non-stop laughter for his unforgettable nights of comedy.

The Paley Center for Media Announces Full Lineup for the return of PaleyFest LA at the Dolby Theatre March 31-April 4, 2023

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Paley Members and Citi cardmembers can access advance tickets starting today, January 17, 2023 at 9:00 am PT; the general public can access tickets on January 20, 2023 at 9:00 am PT.

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  • Paley Members and Citi cardmembers can access advance tickets starting today, January 17, 2023 at 9:00 am PT; the general public can access tickets on January 20, 2023 at 9:00 am PT.
  • The festival is made possible by Citi returning as an official sponsor and The William S. Paley Foundation as a founding benefactor.
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media announces the full lineup for the 40th Annual PaleyFest LA, which will run from Friday, March 31 through Tuesday, April 4 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
  • Featuring a special screening selected for this event by the producers followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Indeed, Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad, and 271 Films Select 10 Filmmakers for ‘Rising Voices’ Season 3 - BIPOC Filmmakers To Offer Perspective on Future of Work

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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“We are thrilled to continue this special partnership with Indeed to support diverse filmmakers,” said Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad Founder and Rishi Rajani, Hillman Grad CEO.

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  • “We are thrilled to continue this special partnership with Indeed to support diverse filmmakers,” said Lena Waithe, Hillman Grad Founder and Rishi Rajani, Hillman Grad CEO.
  • We look forward to working with these amazing filmmakers and providing them with everything they need to succeed.”
    The Future of Work theme for Rising Voices for Season 3 comes as we are experiencing a watershed moment in jobs and workplace experiences.
  • As part of the Rising Voices initiative, filmmakers also receive mentoring and guidance from veteran filmmakers, including: Lena Waithe, Destin Daniel Cretton, Diego Velasco, Anthony Hemingway, Tiff Johnson and Naima Ramos Chapman.
  • The filmmakers will also be compensated $5,000 for writing their original script and $5,000 for directing.

PeaTos Partners with Paramount Consumer Products on PeaTos’ Crunchy Pizza Rings, Timed to the 2023 Release of the Theatrical Event Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Los Angeles, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- – PeaTos® and Paramount Consumer Products today announce a promotional partnership featuring PeaTos’ Crunch Pizza Rings timed to the theatrical release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem on August 4, 2023.

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  • Los Angeles, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- – PeaTos® and Paramount Consumer Products today announce a promotional partnership featuring PeaTos’ Crunch Pizza Rings timed to the theatrical release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem on August 4, 2023.
  • PeaTos’ Crunchy Pizza Rings 3oz size bag packages will feature the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as these famous characters prepare for their latest and highly anticipated theatrical release.
  • All four PeaTos flavors will be sold in-store in attention-grabbing displays prominently featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle visuals.
  • PeaTos can be found in a choice of curls or rings and in single-serve, bulk, and variety multipacks.

Blue Origin, SMAC Productions, and Genius Brands to Develop and Produce “BLUE ORIGIN SPACE RANGERS,” A Children’s Animated Adventure Series

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), Blue Origin, and SMAC Productions, today announced plans to develop and produce Blue Origin Space Rangers, an epic animated space adventure series for kids and families, designed to inspire the next generation for the benefit of Earth.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), Blue Origin, and SMAC Productions, today announced plans to develop and produce Blue Origin Space Rangers, an epic animated space adventure series for kids and families, designed to inspire the next generation for the benefit of Earth.
  • The series will star a diverse group of global youth and include appearances by Michael Strahan and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos.
  • Constance Schwartz-Morini of SMAC Productions and Andy Heyward of Genius Brands will serve as executive producers of the series.
  • “Partnering with Blue Origin and SMAC Productions will create multiple touchpoints for kids and families to explore, learn, and deliver a one-of-a-kind space experience.

Wondercise to reveal a new-age concept fitness facility at CES 2023

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wondercise, the creator of Live Motion Matching technology, will announce a new fitness concept at CES 2023 to serve as an extension of the award-winning online fitness service.

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  • The award-winning fitness technology pioneer will showcase the never-before fitness solution at CES 2023.
  • Wondercise users have been supporting each other on their fitness journeys together since the launch of the Wondercise Studio function in early 2022.
  • Wondercise is a smart fitness technology brand that aims to improve personal fitness performance by providing a complete fitness experience for all.
  • Wondercise Gym, set to open in Q2 2023, is a highly-anticipated on-site experience that will elevate the entire Wondercise solution.

PFT CLEAR® AI helps A+E Networks® accelerate the time to market of legacy content & monetization

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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In addition, PFT worked with AETN to optimize their files to allow for faster content reuse and redistribution to meet future end-point specifications.

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  • In addition, PFT worked with AETN to optimize their files to allow for faster content reuse and redistribution to meet future end-point specifications.
  • PFT leveraged a combination of its CLEAR AI and its media services team to deliver for AETN.
  • CLEAR AI then automatically processed the file and rearranged all segments per the AETN specifications to create a master file.
  • "PFT has processed and transformed large payloads of content to date, leveraging CLEAR and its AI.

PFT CLEAR® AI helps A+E Networks® accelerate the time to market of legacy content & monetization

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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In addition, PFT worked with AETN to optimize their files to allow for faster content reuse and redistribution to meet future end-point specifications.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, PFT worked with AETN to optimize their files to allow for faster content reuse and redistribution to meet future end-point specifications.
  • PFT leveraged a combination of its CLEAR AI and its media services team to deliver for AETN.
  • CLEAR AI then automatically processed the file and rearranged all segments per the AETN specifications to create a master file.
  • "PFT has processed and transformed large payloads of content to date, leveraging CLEAR and its AI.