Television in the United States

Renowned Scholars, Journalists, Educators To Participate In National Summit On Educational Equity Hosted By WCCCD And Its Institute For Social Progress

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Television in the United States, Geography of Michigan, Wayne County Community College District, Detroit River, Metro Detroit, Michigan, WDIV-TV, Detroit

This is the third major conference presented by Chancellor Ivery and Wayne County Community College District's Institute for Social Progress focusing on key issues of urban America and U.S. politics and education.

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  • This is the third major conference presented by Chancellor Ivery and Wayne County Community College District's Institute for Social Progress focusing on key issues of urban America and U.S. politics and education.
  • "Our mission has always been to help people build better lives through higher education," said WCCCD Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery.
  • Sponsors of the Detroit Urban Summit III include The Detroit News, the Michigan Chronicle, and WDIV Channel 4.
  • WCCCD is committed to the continued development of new programs, workforce transformation, hosting community-based training sessions, and improving student facilities and services.

Molly Yeh Joins Food Network With Brand-New Series "Girl Meets Farm"

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Discovery Inc., TLC, Television in the United States, United States, Television, Discovery, Inc., Oprah Winfrey

With fresh, tasty ideas and food that's both delicious and beautiful, the seven-episode series brings inspiration and fun into kitchens across the country.

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  • With fresh, tasty ideas and food that's both delicious and beautiful, the seven-episode series brings inspiration and fun into kitchens across the country.
  • Molly Yeh is the author of the International Association of Culinary Professionals award-winning cookbook "Molly on the Range."
  • FOOD NETWORK ( www.foodnetwork.com ) is a unique lifestyle network, website and magazine that connects viewers to the power and joy of food.
  • Food Network is owned by Discovery, Inc.,a global leader in real life entertainment whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Strong Industry Veterans Join Gray To Lead At WOWT In Omaha And KOSA In Odessa-Midland

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Gray Television, Television in the United States, Geography of Texas, Geography of the United States, WOWT, KOSA-TV, Omaha, Nebraska, Midland, Texas, Odessa, Texas, Benedek Broadcasting

ATLANTA, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gray Television, Inc. ("Gray," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) announced its appointment of two veteran broadcasters to lead its television stations in the Omaha and Odessa-Midland television markets.

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  • ATLANTA, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Gray Television, Inc. ("Gray," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) announced its appointment of two veteran broadcasters to lead its television stations in the Omaha and Odessa-Midland television markets.
  • Gray named Andrew Stewart as its new Vice President and General Manager of WOWT (NBC 6) in the Omaha, Nebraska, market.
  • Don Davis joined Gray in late March as the General Manager of KOSA-TV (CBS 7 News) in the Odessa-Midland, Texas, market.
  • He also brings over 35 years of broadcast, media and sales experience to Gray Television.

VolitionRx Limited Announces First Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Business Update

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Television in the United States, Series, Television, THQ Nordic, Red Faction, Volition, New York Stock Exchange, Today, Tomorrow Coast to Coast, Tomorrow

ISNES, Belgium, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE American: VNRX) ("Volition") today announced financial results and a business update for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

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  • ISNES, Belgium, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE American: VNRX) ("Volition") today announced financial results and a business update for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.
  • Volition management will host a conference call tomorrow, May 11, at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time to discuss these results.
  • Signed an exclusive global license, manufacturing, sales and distribution agreement with Active Motif for a range of research use only kits.
  • Volition will host a conference call tomorrow, May 11, at 8:30 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, to discuss its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2018, and to provide an update on recent developments.

Lisa Ling to Deliver The Archer School For Girls' Commencement Address

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Television in the United States, Television news in the United States, Television, Lisa Ling, MSNBC, CNN, Oprah Winfrey, ABC News, Nightline, Laura Ling

LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist, author, and host of "This is Life" on CNN, will deliver The Archer School for Girls' commencement address on May 26, 2018.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist, author, and host of "This is Life" on CNN, will deliver The Archer School for Girls' commencement address on May 26, 2018.
  • Before coming to CNN, Ling was a field correspondent for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and contributor to ABC News' "Nightline".
  • In 2011, her acclaimed documentary journalism series, "Our America" with Lisa Ling, was created and began airing on OWN.
  • "We are thrilled to have Lisa Ling give the commencement address to Archer's Class of 2018," Head of School Elizabeth English said.

Dr. Zwig Is In The House! The Rebirth Of Adam Zwig

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Comcast, NBC, NBCUniversal, Television in the United States

The visionary now introduces himself as Dr. Zwig.

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  • The visionary now introduces himself as Dr. Zwig.
  • Whether he's counseling and coaching clients, inspiring at the lectern, or rocking a packed theater, Zwig unlocks a powerful, passionate, and pure form of release.
  • Dr Zwig has released 7 albums and his songs can regularly be heard on NBC, Fox, and Fuel TV.
  • Process Media Marketing is the international promotional service for Dr. Zwig at Conscious Records LLC.

21st Century Fox to Acquire Seven Stations from Sinclair Broadcast Group

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Television in the United States, Fox Entertainment Group, Television, Fox Sports, Fox Television Stations, Metromedia, Fox Networks Group, WPWR-TV, Fox Broadcasting Company, KTBC, FX, 21st Century Fox

21st Century Fox has also entered into new network affiliation agreements with Sinclair (and licensees of certain stations to which Sinclair provides services), and will grant Sinclair options to acquire two of its stations, the CW-affiliate WPWR in Chicago, IL, where FTS currently has a duopoly, and FOX-affiliate KTBC in Austin, TX for potential proceeds of approximately $15 million and $160 million, respectively.

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  • 21st Century Fox has also entered into new network affiliation agreements with Sinclair (and licensees of certain stations to which Sinclair provides services), and will grant Sinclair options to acquire two of its stations, the CW-affiliate WPWR in Chicago, IL, where FTS currently has a duopoly, and FOX-affiliate KTBC in Austin, TX for potential proceeds of approximately $15 million and $160 million, respectively.
  • FOX Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 28 stations in 18 markets and covering nearly 37.35 % of U.S. television homes.
  • 21st Century Fox is one of the world's leading portfolios of cable, broadcast, film, pay TV and satellite assets spanning six continents across the globe.
  • Reaching more than 1.8 billion subscribers in approximately 50 local languages every day, 21st Century Fox is home to a global portfolio of cable and broadcasting networks and properties, including FOX, FX, FXX, FXM, FS1, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, FOX Sports, Fox Sports Network, National Geographic Channels, Star India, 28 local television stations in the U.S. and more than 350 international channels; film studio Twentieth Century Fox Film; and television production studios Twentieth Century Fox Television and a 50 per cent ownership interest in Endemol Shine Group.

Sinclair Provides Additional Information About Agreements To Sell TV Stations Related To Closing Tribune Media Acquisition

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Television in the United States

As previously announced, the sales are part of Sinclair's larger acquisition of Tribune, in order to obtain necessary governmental approval of the Tribune transaction and for other business purposes and are expected to close immediately prior to or immediately after the Tribune transaction.

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  • As previously announced, the sales are part of Sinclair's larger acquisition of Tribune, in order to obtain necessary governmental approval of the Tribune transaction and for other business purposes and are expected to close immediately prior to or immediately after the Tribune transaction.
  • Sinclair anticipates closing to occur near the end of the second quarter/beginning of the third quarter of 2018, pending customary closing conditions, including approval by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") and antitrust clearance, as applicable.
  • "After a very robust divestiture process, with strong interest from many parties, we have achieved healthy multiples on the stations being divested," commented Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair.
  • The combined footprint that will reach 62% of U.S. TV households or 37.4% pursuant to the FCC national ownership cap."

Sprint and Telemundo Deportes Team Up to Get Consumers in "Fútbol Mode" and Enjoy Telemundo's Spanish Language Coverage of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Television in the United States, Telemundo, NBC Sports, NBCUniversal, Sports, Telemundo Deportes, FIFA, Jorge Ramos, Andrés Cantor

Sprint (NYSE: S) is joining forces with Telemundo Deportes as the halftime sponsor of Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

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  • Sprint (NYSE: S) is joining forces with Telemundo Deportes as the halftime sponsor of Telemundo's Spanish-language coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
  • "World Cup is the top tournament in the world's most popular sport and it only happens once every four years.
  • Sprint Ftbol Mode will rally soccer fans and bring them closer to the action, no matter where they are."
  • 1 Telemundo Deportes is the exclusive Spanish-language home of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia in the United States.

Tidewater Announces Earnings Conference Call

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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HOUSTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that its earnings conference call has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

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  • HOUSTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that its earnings conference call has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.
  • During the conference call, the company will discuss results for the three months ended March 31, 2018, which are expected to be released on May 14, 2018, after the markets close.
  • A simultaneous webcast of the conference call will be available online at the Tidewater Inc. website, www.tdw.com .
  • The conference call will contain forward-looking statements in addition to statements of historical fact.