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Infinity Partnerships and equalpride, the largest global LGBTQIA+ Media Company Announce Strategic Partnership.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

"At Infinity Partnerships we have been focused on empowering diverse content creators and multicultural individuals across the continuum.

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  • "At Infinity Partnerships we have been focused on empowering diverse content creators and multicultural individuals across the continuum.
  • We are excited to bring the Advocate Channel's progressive and diverse VOICE to this powerful segment in this very important 2024 year" - George Mani - Co Founder, Co-CEO, Infinity Partnerships.
  • According to our SmithGeiger research, 67% of LGBTQIA+ individuals believe that mainstream media outlets cover issues of diversity poorly.
  • Source: 2023 equalpride + SmithGeiger Brand Preferences Study, the largest study yet on the content preferences and brand loyalty of LGBTQ+ Americans.

NATION'S LEADING LGBTQ+ OWNED AND OPERATED MEDIA AND PRODUCTION COMPANY EQUALPRIDE SIGNS WITH CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed Los Angeles-based media publisher and minority owned and operated, equalpride , and its family of leading brands to LGBTQ+ audiences and increasingly women and people of color.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has signed Los Angeles-based media publisher and minority owned and operated, equalpride , and its family of leading brands to LGBTQ+ audiences and increasingly women and people of color.
  • The agency will identify and create opportunities in a variety of areas including creative strategy, brand partnerships, and beyond.
  • With a focus on LGBTQ+ news, lifestyle, and entertainment, equalpride is a community of storytellers, innovators, and influencers, who believe in giving a voice to all people.
  • Their award-winning brands include OUT, The Advocate, Pride.com, Out Traveler, Plus, and the new Advocate Channel.

EASTERSEALS NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMES FOUR NEW MEMBERS

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

CHICAGO, November 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Easterseals National Board of Directors has elected four new members including Erhardt Preitauer, President and CEO, CareSource; Mark Berryhill, CEO, Equal Pride; Craig Erlich, President and CEO, Friendly's Restaurants; and Mark Whitley, President and CEO, Easterseals Southern California.

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  • CHICAGO, November 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Easterseals National Board of Directors has elected four new members including Erhardt Preitauer, President and CEO, CareSource; Mark Berryhill, CEO, Equal Pride; Craig Erlich, President and CEO, Friendly's Restaurants; and Mark Whitley, President and CEO, Easterseals Southern California.
  • "Easterseals is honored to have the commitment of these exceptional corporate and nonprofit leaders as volunteer leaders on our National Board of Directors," said Easterseals National Board Chair Dr. Catherine "Alicia" Georges.
  • He currently sits on the Governing Board of Directors for Easterseals North Texas and has been a volunteer leader for Easterseals for more the past 15 years after serving as Vice President for Easterseals New York, Vermont, and Coastal Fairfield County from 2011 until 2013.
  • Whitley began his career with Easterseals in 1976 as a recreation coordinator for Easterseals Arkansas and has held increasingly responsible positions throughout his tenure including at the Easterseals National Office in Chicago and as President of both Easterseals Utah and Easterseals Maryland before joining Easterseals Southern California.

EQUAL ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES PRIDE MEDIA ASSETS CREATING THE LEADING LGBTQ+ OWNED AND OPERATED MEDIA AND DIGITAL ENTERPRISE; REBRANDED AS 'EQUAL PRIDE'

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New LGBTQ+ ownership and leadership is now underway for Out.com/ Magazine, Advocate.com/ Magazine, Out Traveler Magazine, Plus Magazine and Pride.com, as Equal Entertainment announces the acquisition of the assets of Pride Media, which is now rebranded as Equal Pride. Equal Pride will now become the leading LGBTQ+ owned and certified voice to the LGBTQ+ community with plans to expand the audience with women and people of color.

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  • Equal Pride will now become the leading LGBTQ+ owned and certified voice to the LGBTQ+ community with plans to expand the audience with women and people of color.
  • Equal Entertainment acquires Pride Media assets creating leading LGBTQ+ owned and operated media and digital enterprise.
  • The acquisition returns the company to LBGTQ+ majority ownership and creates the largest LGBTQ+ - owned media, digital, TV, and entertainment company in the country with the majority of Equal Pride employees also identifying as LGBTQ+, women, and/or people of color.
  • Equal Pride 2022 clients include: General Motors, Google Pixel, Gilead, Capital One, Disney/Hulu, TikTok, McDonald's, Molson Coors, NBCU, J&J and many others.

Burbank International Film Festival has chosen Mads Mikkelsens' award-winning film RIDERS OF JUSTICE as their Opening Night feature as it Returns In-Person Sept 9-12

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Monday, August 30, 2021

The festival has chosen Mads Mikkelsens' award-winning film RIDERS OF JUSTICE (courtesy of Magnolia Pictures/Magnet Releasing), as their Opening Night feature to launch this year's event on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

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  • The festival has chosen Mads Mikkelsens' award-winning film RIDERS OF JUSTICE (courtesy of Magnolia Pictures/Magnet Releasing), as their Opening Night feature to launch this year's event on Thursday, September 9, 2021.
  • The Friday Night Centerpiece film will be the World Premiere of THIS GAME'S CALLED MURDER, starring Ron Perlman, Natasha Henstridge (Species), and Vanessa Marano (Switched at Birth).
  • "When I took over the festival in 2012, my goal was to make BIFF a Sundance right in our own backyard.
  • Other valued Sponsors include Patino Management, Vollara Air Purifiers and Here Media that sponsors the LGBTQ+ categories for shorts and feature films.

Here TV Orders Second Season of Conframa with New Cast Members

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Thursday, August 15, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Season 2 will see the return of main cast members Anthony Bawn and Alexandria McGaughey, who will reprise their roles as Angel and Keisha.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Season 2 will see the return of main cast members Anthony Bawn and Alexandria McGaughey, who will reprise their roles as Angel and Keisha.
  • Conframa revolves around an Afro-American gay couple and their decision to invite a third partner into their relationship and the roller coaster ride that ensues.
  • "Here TV enthusiastically supports new and diverse voices in the LGBTQ+ community," says Here Media CEO Paul Colichman.
  • Here TV reaches millions of viewers each month and has produced Academy award-winning films such as "God's and Monsters" and "Departures."

Vision Films Announces Representation of the Regent Entertainment Film Library

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vision Films, a leading worldwide independent distributor of feature films, documentary specials, television series, music and reality programming, announces today their representation of all Regent Entertainment titles worldwide.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vision Films, a leading worldwide independent distributor of feature films, documentary specials, television series, music and reality programming, announces today their representation of all Regent Entertainment titles worldwide.
  • Under this new partnership, Vision Films will represent feature films and television programs from the extensive Regent library in both U.S and international territories.
  • Vision Films is a worldwide distributor and sales agent and the partnership marks further growth to their significant library of content.
  • Steve Jarchow, Regent Chairman observed, "Our partnership with Vision Films allows us to focus on our television and streaming networks, a profitable and growing business.