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VICE Media Group Enters Into Purchase Agreement with Lender Consortium

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VICE Media Group today announced that it has agreed to the terms of an asset purchase agreement ("APA") with a consortium of its lenders (the "Lender Consortium"), pursuant to which the Lender Consortium has agreed to purchase the Company, subject to higher and better bids from other parties and to the terms of the APA. The Lender Consortium includes Fortress Investment Group, Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital, and has agreed to provide total purchase consideration of approximately $225 million in the form of a credit bid for substantially all of the Company's assets, in addition to the assumption of significant liabilities upon closing.

Key Points: 
  • VICE has also obtained commitments for debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing from the Lender Consortium, as well as consent to use more than $20 million of cash that constitutes the cash collateral of the Lender Consortium.
  • All of VICE's multi-platform media brands, including VICE, VICE News, VICE TV, VICE Studios, Pulse Films, Virtue, Refinery29 and i-D, will continue to produce and deliver award-winning content across platforms.
  • VICE Media Group is a global multi-platform media company.
  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Lender Consortium, and Houlihan Lokey is serving as financial advisor.

A&E NETWORK SETS JUNE 17th AT 8PM ET/PT FOR THE PREMIERE OF INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARY EVENT "EXPOSING PARCHMAN"

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A&E Network has teamed with Roc Nation, ITV America's Good Caper Content, and Red Summer TV for the investigative documentary "Exposing Parchman" which explores the ongoing efforts to reform the Mississippi correctional system, led by a team of attorneys on behalf of Parchman Prison's incarcerated population. Executive produced by Jeanmarie Condon (John Ridley's "Let it Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992") and Directed by Rahman Ali Bugg, the three-hour "Exposing Parchman" documentary premieres on Saturday, June 17 at 8pm ET/PT on A&E.

Key Points: 
  • In a cry for help, brave and desperate inmates shared prohibited cell phone footage from inside.
  • The documentary unpacks Parchman's disgraceful history, includes interviews with families with loved ones suffering in the decaying prison, and delivers a never-before-seen look at the inside of the notorious facility.
  • "Exposing Parchman" is produced by ITV America's Good Caper Content, Roc Nation, and Red Summer TV for A&E Network.
  • Desiree Perez, Lori York, Jana Fleishman, and Mario "Yo Gotti" Mims are the executive producers for Roc Nation.

Deltek Celebrates Its Small Business Momentum

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced that it continues to see considerable momentum around small businesses using its solutions. Deltek's small business customer base grew by nearly 20% in 2022, with government contractors accounting for nearly half of that growth.

Key Points: 
  • Deltek enables small businesses with easy-to-use technology that scales seamlessly, to help achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue.
  • Deltek Celebrates Small Business Week, April 30-May 6
    Deltek is proud to support thousands of small businesses across the globe on their path to success.
  • During Small Business Week, April 30-May 6 , Deltek highlighted its customers and breadth of its offerings to help small businesses succeed.
  • Deltek is proud to support over 10,000 small businesses and arm them with the tools and resources they need to run a successful business today and scale their business for tomorrow," said Warren Linscott, SVP and Chief Product Officer of Deltek .

Hozpitality Group's Middle East F&B Excellence Awards Celebrates Food and Beverage Brilliance in Dubai

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hozpitality Group, a Middle East hospitality industry leader, recently held its first edition of the Middle East F&B Excellence Awards at The Address Dubai Marina. The event recognized the best in the F&B segment, celebrating culinary excellence and recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hozpitality Group, a Middle East hospitality industry leader, recently held its first edition of the Middle East F&B Excellence Awards at The Address Dubai Marina.
  • "The Middle East F&B Excellence Awards would not have been possible without the generous support of esteemed sponsors and partners.
  • The Middle East F&B Excellence Awards have set the standard for recognizing culinary excellence in the region and have established themselves as a much-anticipated event on the F&B industry calendar.
  • Vandana, spoke of her joy at seeing the positive impact of the Middle East F&B Excellence Awards.

Hozpitality Group's Middle East F&B Excellence Awards Celebrates Food and Beverage Brilliance in Dubai

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Friday, May 5, 2023
TCL, A&E, Friends, F&B, Calendar, Golden Joystick Awards, Motivation, Growth, Film industry, Entertainment

DUBAI, UAE, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hozpitality Group, a Middle East hospitality industry leader, recently held its first edition of the Middle East F&B Excellence Awards at The Address Dubai Marina. The event recognized the best in the F&B segment, celebrating culinary excellence and recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hozpitality Group, a Middle East hospitality industry leader, recently held its first edition of the Middle East F&B Excellence Awards at The Address Dubai Marina.
  • "The Middle East F&B Excellence Awards would not have been possible without the generous support of esteemed sponsors and partners.
  • The Middle East F&B Excellence Awards have set the standard for recognizing culinary excellence in the region and have established themselves as a much-anticipated event on the F&B industry calendar.
  • Vandana, spoke of her joy at seeing the positive impact of the Middle East F&B Excellence Awards.

TV Real Estate Guru, Pace Morby, releases highly anticipated Amazon best-seller "Wealth Without Cash", in collaboration with Bigger Pockets

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first two weeks of May, Amazon best selling author Pace Morby will hit the road for a 13 city tour through the United States to celebrate the highly anticipated release of his book "Wealth Without Cash". On Thursday May 4, that tour will stop in Tempe, Arizona at New Reach Education where Morby will host a book signing and meet-and-greet.

Key Points: 
  • "Contrary to what most people think, getting started in real estate doesn't require money, and Pace proves it in this amazing book!"
  • SubTo is an educational resource for experienced and novice real estate investors that teaches the freedom of creative financing in the United States, led by real estate investing expert, Pace Morby.
  • SubTo provides access to extensive course content, mentorship, resources, and a community of real estate entrepreneurs, investors, lenders and coordinators nationwide.
  • To learn more about how Pace is changing the real estate space, to download a free ebook, or to get in contact please visit https://go.subto.com/get-started-now-pace-morby

Sling Freestream Grows to 335+ Channels, Is an Industry Leader for Free Sports TV and Launches 12 Exclusive Channels

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Sling Freestream is now an industry leading service for free sports television, featuring customer favorites like Barstool Sports, ESPN On Demand, NBA On Demand, Lacrosse TV, Pac-12 Insider, Pickle TV, and many more.

Key Points: 
  • Sling Freestream is now an industry leading service for free sports television, featuring customer favorites like Barstool Sports, ESPN On Demand, NBA On Demand, Lacrosse TV, Pac-12 Insider, Pickle TV, and many more.
  • Additionally, this week Sling Freestream introduced 12 new exclusive channels with popular programming ranging from history and crime to kids and classics.
  • "This milestone is just the beginning of what we have in store for Sling Freestream," said Gary Schanman, group president, SLING TV.
  • New Sling Freestream Exclusive Channels:
    Living History: Spark your curiosity with Living History films.

Medicinal Media: This New Nonprofit Is Going to Show You How to Bring Media Into Your Wellness

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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The site, medicinal-media.org , is exploring the intersection of art and science as it relates to wellness, with a focus on mental health.

Key Points: 
  • The site, medicinal-media.org , is exploring the intersection of art and science as it relates to wellness, with a focus on mental health.
  • Digital media offerings, of one type or another, are at the core of what they mean when they reference Medicinal Media.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230501005476/en/
    Medicinal Media logo and artwork (Graphic: Business Wire)
    As for the “medicinal” part, that includes more than you might assume.
  • “We’re showing readers how to use media, including art, more mindfully,” says Elizabeth Seward, who is executive editor.

Janya, a Cloud Playout Platform, partners with Frndly TV to deliver four channels

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Janya, a comprehensive cloud platform solution provider, today announced its partnership with Frndly TV for delivering four channels on the Frndly TV service.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Janya, a comprehensive cloud platform solution provider, today announced its partnership with Frndly TV for delivering four channels on the Frndly TV service.
  • Frndly TV is the most affordable live TV provider in America, offering many top-rated live TV networks in the US.
  • Janya Cloud Playout Solution empowers channel producers with a range of unique features such as 24x7 linear cloud playout, cloud studio, video clipping and editing, cloud news platform, publishing, distribution and monetization via its platform.
  • Joey Monjure, VP Product and CX, Frndly TV said, "By leveraging Janya's cloud playout solution, we are able to deliver unique channels .

Janya, a Cloud Playout Platform, partners with Frndly TV to deliver four channels

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Cloud, Hallmark Channel, Partnership, History (American TV network), A&E, WJZ, The Weather Channel, CX, OTT, Great American Family, Publishing, Curiosity Stream, Up, INSP, Family, Television, Frndly TV

ATLANTA, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Janya, a comprehensive cloud platform solution provider, today announced its partnership with Frndly TV for delivering four channels on the Frndly TV service.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Janya, a comprehensive cloud platform solution provider, today announced its partnership with Frndly TV for delivering four channels on the Frndly TV service.
  • Frndly TV is the most affordable live TV provider in America, offering many top-rated live TV networks in the US.
  • Janya Cloud Playout Solution empowers channel producers with a range of unique features such as 24x7 linear cloud playout, cloud studio, video clipping and editing, cloud news platform, publishing, distribution and monetization via its platform.
  • Joey Monjure, VP Product and CX, Frndly TV said, "By leveraging Janya's cloud playout solution, we are able to deliver unique channels .