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Redbox to Take Full Advantage of Strongest Theatrical Slate in Years

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced the Company will be taking full advantage of the strongest theatrical slate in years.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced the Company will be taking full advantage of the strongest theatrical slate in years.
  • Beginning with the recent theatrical release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the company expects at least one major theatrical release each week for the remainder of the year.
  • This year’s theatrical slate includes the latest installments from some of the highest-grossing film franchises in history, including Creed III, Scream VI, Shazam!
  • Redbox kiosks continue to be a destination for millions of consumers seeking the fastest access to the latest entertainment at the most affordable price.

QVC and HSN Bring Livestream Video Shopping to Redbox Free Live TV Service

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Monday, March 13, 2023

QVC® and HSN® , world leaders in video commerce (“vCommerce”), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms, have launched their livestream shopping channels on Redbox’s streaming app.

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  • QVC® and HSN® , world leaders in video commerce (“vCommerce”), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms, have launched their livestream shopping channels on Redbox’s streaming app.
  • QVC and HSN are the only livestream shopping channels available on the Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE)-owned Redbox Free Live TV service, which is accessible to millions of consumers via the free Redbox app.
  • QVC and HSN are part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).
  • QVC and HSN reach more than 200 million homes globally via 14 linear TV channels, which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and digital livestreaming TV.

Black Women Owned Media and Film Production Company, Hip Rock Star, Honors the Achievements of Black Women in DocuSeries and Awards Show

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Monday, March 13, 2023

In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star , an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU Honors™, Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, and HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard.

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  • In celebration of the genius of Black women, Media and Film Production Company Hip Rock Star , an award-winning Black women-owned socially conscious firm produced HBCU Honors™, Miami's Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La, and HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard.
  • HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard travels to seven Historically Black Colleges & Universities to chronicle the ebb and flow of the ultimate family reunion.
  • From early morning parades to missed flights, it is all a part of this memorable journey back to the yard.
  • The all-star night of Black excellence included tributes, awards presentations, musical performances, and featured special guests Oprah Winfrey.

Crackle’s Award-winning Original Series Going From Broke’s Fourth Season Premieres Today

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest premium content providers to value-conscious consumers, announced today the premiere of the fourth season of the award-winning Crackle original series Going From Broke.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest premium content providers to value-conscious consumers, announced today the premiere of the fourth season of the award-winning Crackle original series Going From Broke.
  • Going From Broke is now available to stream on the free Crackle app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs, and many others.
  • "I am beyond thrilled for the release of season four of Going From Broke,” said executive producer Ashton Kutcher.
  • I can't wait for audiences to see the incredible transformations that take place in this season."

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and KC Global Media Ink Business Agreement to Expand Internationally Across Streaming Platforms

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers and Asia’s leading entertainment network and multi-channel operator, KC Global Media, today announced an agreement for the expansion of the companies' international reach across free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD).

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers and Asia’s leading entertainment network and multi-channel operator, KC Global Media, today announced an agreement for the expansion of the companies' international reach across free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD).
  • The agreement further enhances growth across Asia, featuring a fresh volume of curated genres, including hit series, movies, and factual titles such as Lionel Messi: The Greatest, BTS: Global Takeover, Adele: Homecoming, and many others.
  • “We always seek to work with prominent media companies already successful in the markets we are entering.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is one of the largest content providers, and this strategic partnership gives us an edge as we provide more value to our partners and affiliates in the region.

Three New Original Series Premiere on Redbox and Crackle Celebrating Black History Month

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) continues celebrating Black History Month with the premiere of three new original series.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) continues celebrating Black History Month with the premiere of three new original series.
  • “It is our mission to be a catalyst for truth – to provide intentional documentation of our Black experience.
  • APX’s support of Black content curators is unprecedented and provides an opportunity for filmmakers to continue to validate the life experiences of Black people.
  • The companies previously came together to produce the Crackle original series Inside the Black Box, which features revealing conversations, exciting performances, workshops, and discussions about race's role in the entertainment industry.

Ontra Appoints Megan Hansen as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Ontra , the leading provider of contract automation and intelligence solutions for the world’s most prominent asset managers, today announced the appointment of its first Chief People Officer, Megan Hansen, who will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing world-class global talent across the organization.

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  • Ontra , the leading provider of contract automation and intelligence solutions for the world’s most prominent asset managers, today announced the appointment of its first Chief People Officer, Megan Hansen, who will be responsible for attracting, retaining, and developing world-class global talent across the organization.
  • We are thrilled to have Megan join Ontra to lead our People strategy, deliver a best-in-class employee experience, and reinforce our cultural values,” said Troy Pospisil, founder and CEO of Ontra.
  • “Megan brings an impressive track record building and scaling high-performing teams, and I look forward to collaborating with her to drive our vision for growth.”
    “My objective is to empower our employees to do their best work and ensure everyone feels connected and motivated to achieve the organization's collective goals,” said Megan Hansen, Chief People Officer at Ontra.
  • Megan earned her bachelor's degree in psychology at Seattle Pacific University and a master’s degree in organizational development from the University of San Francisco.

NU 3RA Studios Forms to Meet Growing Demand for Immersive and Interactive Live Events

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

NU 3RA Studios will reinvent the way people interact with sports and entertainment.

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  • NU 3RA Studios will reinvent the way people interact with sports and entertainment.
  • Together, the founders of NU 3RA Studios bring a unique blend of expertise and experience to the table, with a focus on utilizing advanced technology to create engaging and immersive events.
  • The rise of immersive entertainment is part of the growing "experience economy," which involves both traditional and immersive artists creating new forms of art and entertainment.
  • "We are thrilled to bring our collective knowledge and passion together to deliver unforgettable experiences," said Daya Fernandez, CEO of NU 3RA Studios.

Diebold Nixdorf Announces Two Independent Nominees to its 2023 Board of Directors Slate

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Friday, January 27, 2023

HUDSON, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) today announced that it will add Marjorie L. Bowen and Emanuel R. "Manny" Pearlman to the company's slate of director nominees for election during its 2023 annual meeting of shareholders.

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  • HUDSON, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) today announced that it will add Marjorie L. Bowen and Emanuel R. "Manny" Pearlman to the company's slate of director nominees for election during its 2023 annual meeting of shareholders.
  • "As part of our continual Board refreshment process, and our ongoing efforts to broaden our expertise and add diverse viewpoints, Diebold Nixdorf is refreshing its board to align with the company's strategy and opportunities," said Gary Greenfield, non-executive chairman of the board, Diebold Nixdorf.
  • "Marjorie and Manny will lend additional, relevant experience and perspectives to our board as we align our global team to execute our business model and work to build value for all Diebold Nixdorf shareholders."
  • The company's full Board of Directors slate for election at the 2023 annual shareholder meeting will be announced in its annual proxy statement later this year.

Leaf Home™, Hires Tech Sector Veteran Klarissa Marenitch as Chief Information Officer

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

HUDSON, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaf Home™, a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of home improvement products and solutions, today announced that Klarissa Marenitch has joined the company as Chief Information Officer (CIO). In her new role, Marenitch will focus on leveraging technology to maximize effectiveness and improve the customer experience. She will also drive digital transformation projects to ensure the Leaf Home team has the tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness at work.

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  • In her new role, Marenitch will focus on leveraging technology to maximize effectiveness and improve the customer experience.
  • She will also drive digital transformation projects to ensure the Leaf Home team has the tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness at work.
  • Marenitch brings deep tech sector experience to her new role, particularly around leading digital transformation to facilitate greater efficiency on the job and enable e-commerce.
  • "At Leaf Home, we have an incredible opportunity to help North Americans protect and maintain their most valuable asset — their homes.