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Master of Ceremonies Helps 10 Non-Profit Groups Raise Over $77 Million at 10 Fundraising Events in the Fall of 2023

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adam Christing's website claims he is "The Emcee Who Makes Your Event Extraordinary." His clients seem to agree. This fall, Christing hosted fundraising events that raised more than $77 million for worthy non-profit organizations like The Boys & Girls Club of Transylvania County, Dordt University, and Agape International, an organization that rescues girls from trafficking in Cambodia.

Key Points: 
  • "The best corporate emcees and fundraising hosts work for you long before the event takes place.
  • With a master of ceremonies, you want more than a humorous host, you want someone who can help you think through every aspect of your program."
  • How does a local Boys & Girls Club raise $375,000 in a single night at their first gala fundraiser?
  • Westfall Gold has helped non-profit groups raise approximately $2 billion by producing major donor experience weekends for charitable orgs.

Nexstar Media Group and Cox Communications Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and Cox Communications today announced that they have reached a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and Cox Communications today announced that they have reached a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement.
  • The agreement covers 38 Nexstar-owned television stations in 23 markets across the country, national cable news network NewsNation, and digital networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV.
  • Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Amber Hall Named Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer of Cox Enterprises

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises announced today that Amber Hall has been named its chief compliance and privacy officer.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises announced today that Amber Hall has been named its chief compliance and privacy officer.
  • In this new role, Hall will oversee the Compliance and Privacy team as part of the Cox Law and Policy Center of Excellence.
  • This new team better positions Cox to scale support as business needs expand, standardize compliance and privacy strategies, and align tools, processes and programs.
  • Hall previously served as Cox Communications vice president, chief compliance and privacy officer since rejoining the company in 2021.

Phunware Provides Corporate Update

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Phunware is also evaluating the evolving business and regulatory landscapes to determine the appropriate evolution and expansion of its digital asset ecosystem for contextual engagement.

Key Points: 
  • Phunware is also evaluating the evolving business and regulatory landscapes to determine the appropriate evolution and expansion of its digital asset ecosystem for contextual engagement.
  • In the coming weeks, Phunware expects to publish details on how it will work to achieve this vision.
  • “We thank Russ for his many contributions to Phunware and are pleased to have him continue helping Phunware as a consultant," said Board Chairman Ryan Costello.
  • Mike understands Phunware, appreciates the Company's history, unique position and potential, and has a proven track record of successfully activating technology sales & marketing strategies.

Cox Selects Level as Next-Generation IoT Partner and Begins Deployments to Cox Customers

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Today, Cox Communities announced its partnership with Level Home Inc. , a provider of next-generation smart IoT solutions for multifamily customers.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Cox Communities announced its partnership with Level Home Inc. , a provider of next-generation smart IoT solutions for multifamily customers.
  • Cox Communities is a division of Cox Communications focused on delivering technology solutions for multifamily and single-family communities.
  • WHY IT MATTERS: Supply of newly constructed apartment units is exploding, and most new builds now feature smart technology.
  • We chose to partner with Level because they are the strongest company for delivering IoT solutions like access, control, energy management and operational efficiency,” said Vickie Rodgers, vice president of Cox Communities.

Procure IT Names Former RapidScale COO/CTO William H. Hiatt to Head Operations

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procure IT, a game-changing data-driven IT procurement company, announced today that it has named William H. Hiatt, a 25-year technology industry veteran and former Co-founder and COO/CTO of RapidScale, as Managing Partner and head of the company's operations.

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procure IT, a game-changing data-driven IT procurement company, announced today that it has named William H. Hiatt, a 25-year technology industry veteran and former Co-founder and COO/CTO of RapidScale, as Managing Partner and head of the company's operations.
  • Procure IT Names Former RapidScale COO/CTO William H. Hiatt to Head Operations
    In his new role, Hiatt oversees the implementation and management of Procure IT's business strategy, including capital investments in technology and human resources to meet targets for growth and profitability.
  • "William Hiatt and I have worked together for 20-plus years, including building and exiting RapidScale," said Randy Jeter, Procure IT Co-founder and Managing Partner and former CEO of RapidScale.
  • Uniquely, Hiatt brings in-depth technology, operations and finance backgrounds to his role with Procure IT.

SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo® 2023 Delivered an EXPOnentially Innovative Experience

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Surpassing attendance by 5% from the last time the show was hosted in Denver in 2017, SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2023 was bursting at the seams in the Mile High City this week, featuring both a packed agenda and packed pavilions at the Colorado Convention Center from October 16-19. The excitement at the industry’s most influential and collaborative show was evident throughout the event, including a vibrant opening general session that was standing-room-only with several thousand attendees, 345 exhibits including 75 new exhibitors, and a memorable 40th anniversary celebration featuring live music provided by rising star Luke Ogea and the annual SCTE Awards.

Key Points: 
  • “Cable-Tec Expo 2023 was truly a celebration of the past four decades of coming together to collaborate and evolve our industry,” said Mark Dzuban, SCTE president and CEO.
  • Industry legend and philanthropist John Malone joined Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries for a fireside chat, sharing his observations on the industry’s evolution.
  • Expo 2023 combined the best elements of an on-site experience with compelling streaming content, which will be available to full conference attendees through November 20.
  • “We’re excited to plan next year’s Expo with Balan and Mark to bring our global cable and technology communities together,” said McKinney.

SCTE® Previews More Cable-Tec Expo® Highlights

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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New this year, Cable-Tec Expo opens day two with a fireside chat between CableLabs President and CEO Phil McKinney and NCTA President and CEO Michael Powell.

Key Points: 
  • New this year, Cable-Tec Expo opens day two with a fireside chat between CableLabs President and CEO Phil McKinney and NCTA President and CEO Michael Powell.
  • The two leaders will reflect on the industry’s progress toward 10G and the future to come, highlighting innovative advances, and the industry’s focus on security.
  • Following Ms. Polk and Mr. Scott will be Expo’s inaugural CISO panel: Safeguarding Tomorrow Today: Cybersecurity.
  • There is still time for attendees to secure their spot to “scan and go” at check-in for the 40th SCTE Cable-Tec Expo by registering online at https://expo.scte.org/attendee-registration/ .

Procure IT Names Managing Partner Dylan Bouterse to Head Cybersecurity Practice

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Procure IT, a game-changing data-driven IT procurement company, announced today that it has named Managing Partner Dylan Bouterse, a 25-year technology solutions veteran, to lead the company's cybersecurity consulting practice, which is focused on helping business clients navigate cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance.

Key Points: 
  • As head of Procure IT's cybersecurity practice, Bouterse and his team will consult with midmarket and enterprise organizations on ways to improve their cybersecurity risk posture by understanding evolving threats and available solutions.
  • "Dylan Bouterse has channeled decades of experience in cloud and security solutions, systems and network engineering into helping business clients with perhaps their biggest business and technology challenge – cybersecurity," said Andrew Laughter, Procure IT Co-Founder and Managing Partner.
  • "His technical acumen and business management experience make him the ideal leader for our cybersecurity practice.
  • Most recently, Bouterse was Chief Solutions Officer for Krewe Advisory Group (KAG), one of four companies that formed Procure IT .

Parks Associates Hosts ADT, DIRECTV, Crestron Electronics, Enseo, Groove and Della Connect, Piaggio Fast Forward, and Worldvue at CONNECTIONS™ and Smart Spaces Virtual Event

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Market research leader Parks Associates announces its virtual events on October 5, as part of the CONNECTIONS™ and Smart Spaces conferences, focusing on the business and tech innovations driving growth in home security and hospitality.

Key Points: 
  • The residential technology market and the hospitality markets continue to add personalization and new experiences through connectivity and technology enablement, which create multiple new revenue streams.
  • The hospitality market continues to grow as hotels look to differentiate entertainment, access, and check-in and concierge services.
  • The Smart Spaces session "Hospitality Market: Tech Driving New Value," 11:00 am CT, moderated by Kristen Hanich , Research Director, Parks Associates, examines new tech-based value propositions in hotels.
  • To schedule an interview with an analyst or to request specific data, please contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein at [email protected] or 972-490-1113.