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PARAMOUNT GLOBAL ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Paramount Global announced today that Bob Bakish, President and CEO, is stepping down from his role as CEO and from the Board of Directors. 

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  • Shari Redstone, Chair of the Board, said: "Paramount Global includes exceptional assets and we believe strongly in the future value creation potential of the Company.
  • I am extremely excited for what their combined leadership means for Paramount Global and for the opportunities that lie ahead."
  • In addition, his leadership portfolio across Paramount Global includes responsibility for BET, Paramount Television Studios and the company's free-to-air networks in the United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina and Chile.
  • As President & CEO of Paramount Pictures, Robbins oversees the filmed entertainment division's creative strategy and worldwide business operations including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winners to Support Homeless Youth at Night of Covenant House Stars, May 20

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, NY, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  

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  • Why: To raise funds and awareness to help Covenant House provide high-quality care to the thousands of youth facing homelessness they support each year.
  • Brynn Whitfield of The Real Housewives of New York City assumes the esteemed role of host for this year's Night of Covenant House Stars.
  • We’re honored to be the presenting partner of Night of Covenant House Stars as a way to further our commitment and compassion for youth overcoming homelessness."
  • Jessica Fiscella, Director Community and Government Relations
    Learn more about Night of Covenant House Stars presented by Ulta Beauty and buy tickets here: covenanthouse.org/gala

Plex Now has the Largest FAST Channel Line-up Worldwide with 1,112 Free-to-Stream Live TV Channels

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Plex is the industry's most widely available ad-supported video-on-demand and live TV offerings in more than 180 countries.

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  • Plex is the industry's most widely available ad-supported video-on-demand and live TV offerings in more than 180 countries.
  • Plex’s free live TV channels feature a range of movies, sports, game shows, news, and classic TV shows, and 76 Spanish-language channels are available in the U.S. alone.
  • Since launching its free live TV offering in 2020 , the company has some of the biggest names in TV, including Fox, NBC, Scripps, Hallmark, AMC, A+E, BBC, Euronews, ​​Lionsgate, Banijay, Fremantle, and PBS.
  • “Our aim for Live TV on Plex is to have something for ALL of our users’ television tastes all over the world,” said Keith Valory, CEO of Plex .

The 22nd Annual OneLegacy Run/Walk Closes Donate Life Month Celebrations Gathering Thousands of Donor Families, Grateful Recipients and Donation Advocates at Azusa Pacific University to Honor the Gift of Life

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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More than 200 teams and over 20 exhibitors participated in this special event, which marked the culmination of Donate Life month.

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  • More than 200 teams and over 20 exhibitors participated in this special event, which marked the culmination of Donate Life month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240502456947/en/
    Nearly 4,000 deceased donor families, transplant recipients and donation advocates gathered last Saturday, April 27 at Azusa Pacific University to celebrate the 22nd Annual OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk.
  • Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, Azusa Mayor Robert Gonzales and Donate Life California’s CEO, Jim Martin, shared special remarks during the opening ceremony.
  • All proceeds from the 22nd Annual OneLegacy Donate Life Run/Walk will benefit the OneLegacy Foundation’s public education programs, with the goal of inspiring local communities to donate life.

FOX News Digital Marks Twelve Consecutive Quarters Leading News Brands With Multiplatform Minutes

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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FOX News Digital finished the first 1Q 2024 marking twelve consecutive quarters leading news brands with multiplatform minutes, while seeing double-digit year-over-year growth in the category, according to Comscore.

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  • FOX News Digital finished the first 1Q 2024 marking twelve consecutive quarters leading news brands with multiplatform minutes, while seeing double-digit year-over-year growth in the category, according to Comscore.
  • FOX News Digital also led news brands with multiplatform views, marking seven consecutive quarters leading this metric and closing out the first quarter reaching 9.8 billion total multiplatform minutes, 4.9 billion multiplatform views, and an average of 111 million monthly total digital multiplatform unique visitors.
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    In March, FOX News Digital was the top news brand with both multiplatform views and minutes, marking 37 consecutive months as the leader in multiplatform minutes.
  • * During the month, FOX News Digital posted 3.4 billion multiplatform minutes, 1.6 billion multiplatform views and nearly 108 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors.

Former Architect of the U.S. Capitol Alan Hantman presents CCNY's Rudin Lecture, May 2

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alan M. Hantman , the 10th Architect of the U.S. Capitol, returns to his alma mater on May 2 as the 2024 Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar .

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  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alan M. Hantman , the 10th Architect of the U.S. Capitol, returns to his alma mater on May 2 as the 2024 Samuel Rudin Distinguished Visiting Scholar .
  • Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the lecture, and Hantman will sign copies after the lecture.
  • Hantman was in the first graduating class of what became CCNY's Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture .
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    SOURCE City College of New York, Office of Institutional Advancement and Communications

GLOBAL CITIZEN ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF GLOBAL CITIZEN PRIZE AND CISCO YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD TAKING ON THE WORLD'S MOST URGENT CHALLENGES

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen, the world's leading advocacy organization, today announced the winners of its annual Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award. Six young, trailblazing changemakers will be celebrated with a dedicated award ceremony during the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York on May 1, 2024. Global Citizen Prize will be hosted by CBS News national correspondent and featured co-host CBS Mornings Vladimir Duthiers. The awards will feature appearances by the Honorable Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas, media personality and entrepreneur Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, media personality and Global Citizen Advocate Berla Mundi, CEO of EIB Network and Empire Group Nat Kwabena Adisi (Bola Ray) and Latin superstar and Grammy-nominated artist Rauw Alejandro. The ceremony will feature live musical performances by four-time Grammy-nominated country superstar Mickey Guyton, and violinist and composer Ezinma.

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  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Citizen, the world's leading advocacy organization, today announced the winners of its annual Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award.
  • Established in 2018 by Cisco and Global Citizen, the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully to global problem solving.
  • For more information about the Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award, visit www.globalcitizen.org/prize .
  • Applications are now open for media outlets to attend and cover Global Citizen NOW and Global Citizen Prize at Spring Studios in New York City May 1-2.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Leslie M. Boyden as a Top Pinnacle Professional

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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PORT REPUBLIC, Md., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Leslie M. Boyden is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions as a Renowned Financial Expert.

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  • PORT REPUBLIC, Md., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Leslie M. Boyden is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions as a Renowned Financial Expert.
  • Mrs. Boyden, a distinguished figure in the financial services industry with over 15 years of experience, specializes in retirement planning.
  • Mrs. Boyden's expertise is not limited to her professional life; she is also an accomplished author, having penned "Retirement Conquered" in 2022.
  • Mrs. Boyden acknowledges her husband, Carl Boyden, and father, Eric Coon, for their unwavering support.

Gray to Provide Research and Consulting Services to CBS Owned and Operated Television Stations

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that CBS has retained Gray’s in-house news research and consulting group, Strategic Insights & Activation Team (“Strat Team”), as a provider of market research and news consulting services to all 14 CBS owned and operated television stations.

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  • ATLANTA, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that CBS has retained Gray’s in-house news research and consulting group, Strategic Insights & Activation Team (“Strat Team”), as a provider of market research and news consulting services to all 14 CBS owned and operated television stations.
  • Gray created the Strat Team in January 2023 to provide an in-house, customized, and action-oriented news consulting team for all Gray markets.
  • “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with CBS by providing their owned and operated stations with first-class news research and consulting,” Gray’s Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland said.
  • Gray’s Vice President of Research and Consulting Chris Archer and Gray’s Director of Research Tony Calfo lead the Strat Team.

Celebrating Milestones and Charting a Promising Future for BrewBilt Brewing

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CEO Bennett Buchanan stated, “I am thrilled to share with you the remarkable journey and accomplishments of BrewBilt Brewing since our inception.

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  • CEO Bennett Buchanan stated, “I am thrilled to share with you the remarkable journey and accomplishments of BrewBilt Brewing since our inception.
  • With unwavering dedication, strategic vision, and the support of our valued shareholders, we have achieved significant milestones that underscore our commitment to excellence and growth.
  • June 2021: Begin construction of our state-of-the-art commercial brewery, laying the foundation for future growth and production.
  • “In conclusion, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our shareholders for their continued support and confidence in BrewBilt Brewing.