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Roku Surpasses 70 Million Active Accounts Globally

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Today, Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) announced that the number of global active accounts now exceeds 70 million.

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  • Today, Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROKU) announced that the number of global active accounts now exceeds 70 million.
  • Active accounts as of Q4 2021 was 60.1 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230105005606/en/
    Roku celebrates 70 million active accounts.
  • For more information on Roku and The Roku Channel, please visit www.roku.com .

AMC Networks Partners with Red Nation International Film Festival to Promote Native American Stories and Storytellers

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks and the Red Nation International Film Festival (RNIFF) will partner to promote Native American stories and storytellers throughout the year with new mentoring and professional development initiatives focused on Native American writers and filmmakers, with an emphasis on women creators.

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  • NEW YORK, NY, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks and the Red Nation International Film Festival (RNIFF) will partner to promote Native American stories and storytellers throughout the year with new mentoring and professional development initiatives focused on Native American writers and filmmakers, with an emphasis on women creators.
  • “We are grateful for AMC Networks’ support of this year’s festival, specifically to help create additional opportunities for Native women and students to contribute to the industry at large.
  • We are thrilled to see a network take the lead in ground-breaking partnerships,” said Joanelle Romero, CEO, founder and president of RNIFF.
  • As the story unfolds, the two characters go down separate paths during one of the most heated protests and confrontations with Native American tribes in modern US history.

AMC Networks’ Board of Directors Appoints James L. Dolan Interim Executive Chairman

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed James L. Dolan as Interim Executive Chairman of the Company, following the departure of former Chief Executive Officer Christina Spade.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed James L. Dolan as Interim Executive Chairman of the Company, following the departure of former Chief Executive Officer Christina Spade.
  • Effective immediately, Mr. Dolan will serve as Interim Executive Chairman which will enable him to provide strategic oversight of the company until a new CEO is named.
  • Mr. Dolan will remain Interim Executive Chairman of the Company until the earlier of the Board of Directors appointing a new chief executive officer or March 6, 2023.
  • AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content.

AMC Networks’ Chief Executive Officer Christina Spade Steps Down

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Christina Spade has stepped down from her role.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks (NASDAQ: AMCX) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Christina Spade has stepped down from her role.
  • The AMC Networks Board of Directors is currently finalizing who it will name as a replacement, with an announcement to follow.
  • AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content.
  • The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and AMC Networks’ Content Room Resurrect Four Walking Dead Fan Favorites in Celebration of Series Finale

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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After 177 episodes and 11 seasons, The Walking Dead series finale aired last night on AMC.

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  • After 177 episodes and 11 seasons, The Walking Dead series finale aired last night on AMC.
  • This first-of-its-kind marketing moment was brought back to the afterlife by Ryan Reynolds Maximum Effort and AMC Networks Content Room.
  • We were blown away by the total support of AMC Networks Content Room and the willingness to be untraditional shown by Autodesk, Deloitte, DoorDash and Ring.
  • Maximum Effort makes movies, tv series, content and cocktails for the personal amusement of Hollywood Star Ryan Reynolds.

WideOrbit launches enhanced WO Marketplace for automated broadcast TV ad sales

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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WO Marketplace simplifies the ad sales process, allowing broadcasters to maximize revenues with optimized rates while maintaining transparency into buyers and their offers.

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  • WO Marketplace simplifies the ad sales process, allowing broadcasters to maximize revenues with optimized rates while maintaining transparency into buyers and their offers.
  • WO Marketplace makes local TV ad inventory easily accessible to buyers seeking premium, near-to-air inventory, increasing competition which in turn increases inventory value.
  • As the demand for automated buying and selling of linear, broadcast TV continues to grow, WideOrbit is excited to introduce the newest version of our sell-side platform, WO Marketplace, said Eric Mathewson, WideOrbit Founder and CEO.
  • WO Marketplace integrates seamlessly with WO Traffic, allowing broadcasters to easily set rate guidance, compare WO Marketplace offers against what is booked in WO Traffic, accept offers, and electronically transfer orders and materials directly into WO Traffic.

Brand Velocity Group Launches Sports Industry Vertical

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Brand Velocity Group (BVG), an innovative investment firm focused on acquiring and transforming businesses, today announced the launch of its sports-focused vertical, Brand Velocity Group Sports (BVGS).

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  • Brand Velocity Group (BVG), an innovative investment firm focused on acquiring and transforming businesses, today announced the launch of its sports-focused vertical, Brand Velocity Group Sports (BVGS).
  • The diverse backgrounds of the BVGS team and our deep connectivity across the industry will serve as our competitive advantage.
  • Brand Velocity Group is an innovative investment firm focused on businesses that are well-positioned to benefit from its proven operational expertise, deep in-house marketing resources, and thoughtful approach toward enhancing company culture.
  • BVG has strategic partnerships with specialty brand marketing agencies that develop and execute marketing plans across its investments.

Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach Features Advice and Insights into Career Opportunities at 40+ Global Advertising, Entertainment, and Media Companies

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaVillage and AdvancingDiversity.org are hosting Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach, October 17-20. The second annual virtual program is focused on attracting Black talent to careers in advertising, entertainment, and media professions. Over 40 industry leaders will share insights, resources, career guidance, and job opportunities from 10:00am ET to 2:00pm ET daily at MediaVillage.com. 

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaVillage and AdvancingDiversity.org are hosting Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach, October 17-20.
  • The second annual virtual program is focused on attracting Black talent to careers in advertising, entertainment, and media professions.
  • Over 40 industry leaders will share insights, resources, career guidance, and job opportunities from 10:00am ET to 2:00pm ET daily at MediaVillage.com .
  • Upload resume at MediaVillage.com and get career advice during Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach.

AMC Networks to Report Third Quarter 2022 Results

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the third quarter of 2022 on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) will host a conference call to discuss results for the third quarter of 2022 on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • AMC Networks will issue a press release reporting its results before the market opening.
  • AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content.
  • The Company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.

Media & Advertising Community's Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach Takes Place October 17-20

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're recruiting more diverse talent to your company or looking to make your next career move, Advancing Diversity Week: Black Talent Outreach is where you should start. With a focus on Black talent outreach for its second annual Advancing Diversity Week, MediaVillage is connecting eager, qualified candidates to human resources, journalism, advertising, and other professionals in the industry.

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  • With a focus on Black talent outreach for its second annual Advancing Diversity Week, MediaVillage is connecting eager, qualified candidates to human resources, journalism, advertising, and other professionals in the industry.
  • Submit resume for free at MediaVillage.com for Black Talent Outreach during Advancing Diversity Week: 10/17-10/20.
  • From October 17-20,Advancing Diversity Week's main objective is to collect 2,500 resumes from Black talent to add more valuable Black perspectives to the media, marketing, entertainment, and advertising professions.
  • The 2022 Advancing Diversity Week:Black Talent Outreach boasts a four-day virtual program featuring storytelling, interviews, and panels with decision-makers at local, national, and global companies and nonprofits.