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Redbox Free Live TV, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Fast Streaming Service, Surpasses 150 Fast Channels

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Friday, November 4, 2022

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), a provider of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced that its Redbox Free Live TV service has surpassed 150 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), a provider of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced that its Redbox Free Live TV service has surpassed 150 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.
  • The Redbox Free Live TV service can be accessed through the Redbox streaming app for free on Roku, Samsung TVs, LG TVs, VIZIO TVs, and many others.
  • We have been aggressively adding channels to our Redbox Free Live TV service and expect to accelerate that further in the coming months, said Adam Mosam, chief digital officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • The new Redbox Free Live TV channels include:
    The Biggest Loser The hit NBC series comes to Redbox streaming.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Partners With APX Content Ventures to Develop New Reality Series Starring Comedian J.B. Smoove

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Chicken Soup for the Soul is the latest partner to receive funding through APX Content Ventures $25 million Inclusion Investment Fund, which is part of Publicis Medias Once & For All Coalition initiative.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul is the latest partner to receive funding through APX Content Ventures $25 million Inclusion Investment Fund, which is part of Publicis Medias Once & For All Coalition initiative.
  • APX Content Ventures has been a phenomenal partner, and we are very excited to continue creating series together, said Philippe Guelton, chief revenue officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment in bringing quality diverse-owned, operated, and targeted programming to air.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces Timing of Regular Monthly Dividend for November for Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

The dividend will be payable on or around November 15, 2022 to holders of record as of October 31, 2022.

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  • The dividend will be payable on or around November 15, 2022 to holders of record as of October 31, 2022.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) operates video-on-demand streaming services (VOD).
  • The company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported VOD streaming services including Crackle, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Popcornflix.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Hisense and VIDAA USA Team up With Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment to Add a Crackle-Branded Button to Millions of Remote Controls and Add Crackle Streaming Services to the VIDAA Platform

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.

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  • The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.
  • The companies also announced today that the Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul free ad-supported television (FAST) channels will launch on the VIDAA platform.
  • Hisense is known for its high-quality televisions, which are affordable to cost-conscious consumers, said Adam Mosam, chief digital officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • The addition of the Crackle app on the VIDAA TV operating system and the remote button will help bring a whole new audience to our service.

HISENSE AND VIDAA USA TEAM UP WITH CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT TO ADD A CRACKLE-BRANDED BUTTON TO MILLIONS OF REMOTE CONTROLS AND ADD CRACKLE STREAMING SERVICES TO THE VIDAA PLATFORM

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CSSE), one of the largest operators of advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming services, along with VIDAA USA, the company developing and managing the VIDAA platform on Hisense Smart TVs, today announced an agreement to add Crackle streaming services and a Crackle-branded remote control button – providing immediate access to the popular ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) service on devices powered by VIDAA OS. The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.

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  • The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.
  • The companies also announced today that the Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul free ad-supported television (FAST) channels will launch on the VIDAA platform.
  • "Hisense is known for its high-quality televisions, which are affordable to cost-conscious consumers," said Adam Mosam, chief digital officer, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • The company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported VOD streaming services including Crackle, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Popcornflix.

SPEEDVISION RIDES AGAIN - THE DEFINITIVE AUTO ENTERTAINMENT BRAND RETURNS AS A FREE AD-SUPPORTED TELEVISION NETWORK

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPEEDVISION, the network brand that started the auto entertainment revolution, is returning with the high-octane programming that made it the standard against which all other vehicle media is measured.  This fall, SPEEDVISION will debut with more than 500 hours of premium content as a free ad-supported television (FAST) network. The extensive programming lineup features well-known talent and experts; including Wayne Carini, Bill Goldberg, Mark Worman, Stacy David, Ant Anstead, Ray Evernham, and more.  With its signature combination of highly-entertaining storytelling, iconic hosts, and industry-standard production values, SPEEDVISION once again will claim its title as the definitive destination for auto-passionate viewers.

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  • This fall, SPEEDVISION will debut with more than 500 hours of premium content as a free ad-supported television (FAST) network.
  • SPEEDVISION, the definitive auto entertainment brand, is returning as a free ad-supported television (FAST) network
    SPEEDVISION is helmed by founder and president, Robert Scanlon, co-founder of the original network in 1995.
  • "I've been a SPEEDVISION superfan since the 90s and it's still my favorite network of all time," said Goldberg.
  • SPEEDVISION is the definitive automotive entertainment brand resurrected in 2022 to satisfy the current content needs of millions of vehicle-passionate viewers.

Crackle’s Webby Award-Winning Original Series Going From Broke Returns for Season 3 on November 10

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The series will feature major brand integrations from companies that include LifeLock by Norton, Old Navy, DoorDash, Payitoff and Family Dollar.

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  • The series will feature major brand integrations from companies that include LifeLock by Norton, Old Navy, DoorDash, Payitoff and Family Dollar.
  • Going From Broke will be available to stream for free on Crackle on a wide variety of devices that include Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs and many others.
  • Im thrilled to be working on the third season of Going From Broke, said executive producer Ashton Kutcher.
  • We are excited to be back for another season of Going From Broke and this time we are expanding on how we help people who are struggling with massive debt.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Names Entertainment Industry Veteran Phil Oppenheim as Chief Content Officer

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming services, today announced the appointment of entertainment and streaming industry veteran Phil Oppenheim, as chief content officer.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming services, today announced the appointment of entertainment and streaming industry veteran Phil Oppenheim, as chief content officer.
  • He will report to Jonathan Katz, president, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005185/en/
    Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment names entertainment industry veteran Phil Oppenheim as Chief Content Officer.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Sonia Jain Returns to CARS as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) ("CARS" or the "Company"), the leading automotive marketplace platform that provides a robust set of digital solutions, today announced that it has reappointed former executive Sonia Jain as its chief financial officer with effect October 17, 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) ("CARS" or the "Company"), the leading automotive marketplace platform that provides a robust set of digital solutions, today announced that it has reappointed former executive Sonia Jain as its chief financial officer with effect October 17, 2022.
  • "We are thrilled to have Sonia back as we continue to invest for sustainable growth," said Alex Vetter, chief executive officer at CARS.
  • Sonia previously served as CFO of Redbox, overseeing finance, treasury, strategy and analytics, and mergers and acquisitions activities.
  • "On behalf of the executive team and the Board, I want to thank Jandy for her excellent leadership as interim chief financial officer," continued Vetter.

ALLEN MEDIA GROUP'S THE WEATHER CHANNEL CONTINUED TO BE THE #1 SOURCE OF LIFESAVING COVERAGE AS HURRICANE IAN DEVASTED FLORIDA AND THE SOUTHEAST

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Monday, October 3, 2022

ATLANTA and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viewers had more access to Hurricane Ian coverage than ever before due to the around-the-clock live coverage from Allen Media Group (AMG), led by America's most trusted news brand The Weather Channel television network and The Weather Channel Streaming App. AMG's streaming brands Local Now, The Weather Channel en Español and theGrio also provided free local and national coverage of the devastating storm. AMG brands, led by The Weather Channel, provided unparalleled expertise and weather coverage on both linear and digital platforms to help viewers prepare and stay safe for this record-breaking storm.

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  • The Weather Channel, once again proved it is the network Americans turn to when they need critical lifesaving weather news and information.
  • The Weather Channel en Espaol viewers were able to stream Hurricane Ian coverage on The Weather Channel Streaming App, Local Now, Sports.tv, theGrio, Roku Channel, Fubo Latino, Xumo, YouTubeTV, and Canela.tv.
  • "There's no news source America trusts more than The Weather Channel when facing massive life-threatening storms like Hurricane Ian.
  • The Weather Channel en Espaol is an extension of The Weather Channel television network, the #1 source for weather news and information on TV.