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Blackwells Capital: Nelson Peltz is Not the Change Disney’s Board Needs

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Monday, March 25, 2024

NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital, LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DIS), today released a letter to fellow Disney shareholders in connection with the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on April 3, 2024, available here, at www.TheFutureOfDisney.com, and reproduced in full below:

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The Board needs directors who are independent and who will guide management into the future and contribute relevant skills and experience.
Blackwells and its three nominees have identified certain governance failings at Disney that they believe can be corrected by adding to the Board the talents and capabilities that Blackwells’ nominees offer.
The Board does not need nominees driven by personal grievances or animus towards management, as we believe Trian Partners’ (“Trian”) nominees Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo are.
Disney Shareholders – Please vote your proxy today on the GREEN universal proxy card “FOR” each of the Blackwells nominees and the Blackwells proposal.

Fortune Media and Great Place to Work® Name Comcast NBCUniversal One of the Top 10 Companies to Work for in the U.S.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

For the second year in a row, Great Place To Work® and Fortune Media have recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as one of the top 10 of 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2024 , ranking the company No.

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For the second year in a row, Great Place To Work® and Fortune Media have recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as one of the top 10 of 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2024 , ranking the company No.
It’s an honor to be recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work alongside many other notable companies for the seventh consecutive year.
To determine the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Great Place To Work analyzed the anonymous survey responses of more than half a million employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ U.S. companies with at least 1,000 workers.
“Our employees are at the heart of what make Comcast NBCUniversal a great place to work,” said Mike Cavanagh, President of Comcast Corporation.

Gannett Announces Nomination of Independent Candidate to Board of Directors

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Maha Al-Emam , a former advisor for Warner Bros.

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Gannett Co., Inc. ("Gannett", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (NYSE: GCI) today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Maha Al-Emam , a former advisor for Warner Bros.
If elected, Ms. Al-Emam will join the Board of Directors as of such date.
In addition, Maria M. Miller will not stand for re-election at Gannett's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240329194029/en/
“We are pleased to announce Maha’s nomination and excited at the prospect of welcoming her to the Board,” said Michael Reed, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gannett.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Leaders for New Enterprise Data Center of Excellence

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the appointments of four data, analytics and technology leaders who will head up a newly created Enterprise Data Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Company.

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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced the appointments of four data, analytics and technology leaders who will head up a newly created Enterprise Data Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Company.
The CoE also includes collaboration with Southern Glazer’s Enterprise Technology Partners department led by Chief Information & Technology Officer, Ann Dozier.
He joins Southern Glazer’s from VF Corporation, where he most recently held the role of Chief Data Analytics Officer.
The Supplier CoE will collaborate closely with this new enterprise data team to leverage the Company’s enhanced investments into data and insights.

Adobe Accelerates Data-Driven Personalization at Scale with Adobe Experience Platform Innovations

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Adobe Experience Platform provides a single view of customers across every channel, allowing AI to analyze data and deliver actionable insights in real-time.

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Adobe Experience Platform provides a single view of customers across every channel, allowing AI to analyze data and deliver actionable insights in real-time.
Brands can then drive activation across marketing channels with applications built on Adobe Experience Platform and deliver true one-to-one personalization.
“Brands have relied on Adobe Experience Platform and Adobe enterprise applications to deliver personalization at scale, an imperative that is greatly accelerated in the era of generative AI,” said Anjul Bhambhri, senior vice president, Adobe Experience Cloud.
“Adobe Experience Platform innovations such as an AI Assistant powered by generative AI enables brands to understand individual customer context and generate tailored omnichannel experiences.

Affion Crockett, Delmar Washington, and Black Experience on Xfinity (BEX) Announce Premiere of New Comedy Series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Featuring Three Up-and-Coming Black Comedians

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.

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Comcast NBCUniversal teams up with Affion Crockett and Delmar Washington to premiere new, innovative comedy series Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters, featuring three up-and-coming comedians with behind-the-scenes interviews, now available exclusively on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel, X1 and Xumo.
The Black Experience on Xfinity Channel is the first-of-its-kind, curated destination of Black content, endorsed by the African American Film Critics Association.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321839501/en/
Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters Available Now On Black Experience On Xfinity Platform And Xumo (Graphic: Business Wire)
The premiere special features three emerging comedians – Ron G., Kanisha Buss and Brandon Lewis.
Affion Crockett Presents: Microphone Masters is the first ever standalone comedy special for each comedian.

DoubleVerify and NBCUniversal Expand Partnership to Launch First-of-its-Kind Program-Level Measurement Solution

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

DoubleVerify (“DV”) (NYSE: DV), a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, and NBCUniversal, today announced an expanded partnership to provide program-level measurement solutions across over the top (OTT) devices, including Connected TV (CTV).

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DoubleVerify (“DV”) (NYSE: DV), a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, and NBCUniversal, today announced an expanded partnership to provide program-level measurement solutions across over the top (OTT) devices, including Connected TV (CTV).
This new development in streaming verification will enable NBCUniversal advertisers to measure brand safety and suitability, and content performance at the program level.
"Today marks a key shift in streaming measurement and authentication,” said Mark Zagorski, CEO of DoubleVerify.
All measurement and insights will be enabled through a data collaboration integration between NBCUniversal and DoubleVerify.

IAB Unveils Agenda for the 2024 IAB NewFronts: Defining the Ad Supported Present and Future of Streaming

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid a wave of innovation and significant changes in how consumers watch video, the 2024 IAB NewFronts will span four days from April 29th to May 2nd in New York City, showcasing the most exciting developments in digital content, marketplace trends, and growing video advertising formats.

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"The 2024 IAB NewFronts gives buyers a unique view of the video marketplace over the course of just a few days," said David Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, IAB.
"It's a blend of content, technology, data and ad innovation which is why NewFronts is where the future of ad-supported streaming is defined."
As an IAB NewFronts Principal Partner, Google will continue its long-standing partnership by kicking off the 2024 IAB NewFronts on Monday with breakfast followed by the first NewFronts presentation of the week.
Additionally, IAB will discuss findings from its annual Video Ad Spend Study, which includes full-year 2023 results and an outlook for 2024.

Boostr Bolsters Team with Linear Sales Powerhouse Elizabeth Ford Keaney

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boostr, the industry-leading ad management platform for media and ad sales teams, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Keaney as Head of Linear Solutions. Keaney brings a wealth of experience to the role, boasting a 13-year tenure at NBCUniversal and a proven track record in senior product leadership positions at Operative and Advisr.

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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boostr , the industry-leading ad management platform for media and ad sales teams, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Keaney as Head of Linear Solutions.
Elizabeth's extensive knowledge of linear TV and her strategic product development skills uniquely position her to solve these challenges," said Patrick O'Leary, CEO, Boostr.
Keaney's deep understanding of the linear TV landscape and her expertise in product development make her an invaluable asset to Boostr.
"We're thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to the Boostr team," said Patrick O'Leary, CEO of Boostr.

POSSIBLE TEAMS UP WITH NBCUNIVERSAL FOR ON-SITE HOSTING DUTIES

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Monday, April 1, 2024

NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today Access Hollywood's Kit Hoover, Telemundo's Jessica Carrillo, and NBC6 News' Constance Jones are the newest hosts to join the anticipated lineup of speakers and leaders at POSSIBLE.

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The Vision Hall is where business leaders come to ignite the industry's imagination and spark interesting discussions about the future of marketing.
"Kit, Jessica, and Constance will be vital assets to our team of hosts at POSSIBLE.
From their experience, they have their finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, making them in tune to all things POSSIBLE."
During the event, POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.