Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien

Governor Andrew Cuomo Launches "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo" Podcast with Inaugural Guest, Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On this week's episode of "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo", Governor Andrew Cuomo sits down with Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci. 

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On this week's episode of "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo", Governor Andrew Cuomo sits down with Trump Administration Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci.
  • Governor Cuomo also takes a close look at politics today with the midterm elections around the corner.
  • Born into an Italian-American family and raised in Queens, Governor Andrew Cuomo spent a lifetime dedicated to public service.
  • The son of Matilda and the late Governor Mario Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo learned from a young age the importance of fighting for equality and opportunity.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Launches Weekly Podcast "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo" Exclusively on Quake Media

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quake Media today announced that Governor Andrew Cuomo is launching a weekly podcast exclusively on the Quake Media network. 

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quake Media today announced that Governor Andrew Cuomo is launching a weekly podcast exclusively on the Quake Media network.
  • "In "As a Matter of Fact with Andrew Cuomo" you will get no happy talk from me.
  • The first episode of "As a Matter of Fact... with Andrew Cuomo", with guest Anthony Scaramucci, will air Thursday, October 20.
  • The first two episodes of "As a Matter of Fact ...with Andrew Cuomo" will be free on Apple Podcasts and the Quake Media YouTube channel.

Soledad O'Brien to Keynote Gracies Leadership Awards Presented by Alliance for Women in Media

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is pleased to announce that Soledad O'Brien – award-winning journalist, CEO of Soledad O'Brien Productions, philanthropist, and author – will keynote the Gracies Leadership Awards on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Tribeca 360 in New York, New York. At the awards event, AWM will present its Legacy Leadership Award to Valerie K. Blackburn, a longtime radio executive, industry leader as well as active and committed supporter of AWM. Google News Initiative is a presenting sponsor for this key education and recognition celebration.

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  • "The Alliance for Women in Media is proud to recognize women for their exceptional achievements," said Becky Brooks, president, AWM.
  • For sponsorship or advertising information about the Gracies Leadership Awards, or any other AWM/F opportunity, please contact Becky Brooks.
  • About the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM): The Alliance for Women in Media connects, recognizes, and inspires women across the media industry.
  • Established in 1951 as American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), AWM is the longest-established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment.

Hearst Media Production Group and The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters Set To Premiere Original TV Series, Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward, on NBC

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to broadcast network television in an exclusive partnership with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), on the premiere of Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward.

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  • Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward will showcase the players' achievements both on and off the court as ambassadors of goodwill.
  • "The Harlem Globetrotters have been entertaining fans and spreading Goodwill around the world for almost 100 years," said Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios.
  • The Globetrotters were founded in 1926 by sports agent-turned coach Abe Saperstein as the Chicago Globetrotters, becoming the Harlem Globetrotters in 1929.
  • Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG),a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services.

Hearts of Heroes, Celebrating First Responders, Launches Fourth Season July 2 on ABC Stations Nationwide

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

The program airs on ABC stations as part of "Weekend Adventure," an educational/informational programming block airing Saturday mornings in most local markets.

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  • The program airs on ABC stations as part of "Weekend Adventure," an educational/informational programming block airing Saturday mornings in most local markets.
  • The new season debuts July 2 heading intowhat NOAA predicts will be another active hurricane season nationwide across ABC owned and affiliated television stations, where the show consistently has drawn more than 800,000 total weekly viewers in its weekend timeslot.
  • Hearts of Heroesis co-produced by HMPG along with series sponsor BELFOR Property Restoration, the world's largest property restoration and disaster recovery services company.
  • Hearts of Heroesis hosted by Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for "Good Morning America" and ABC News; BELFOR CEO Sheldon Yellen serves as the show's expert on safety, disaster recovery and other topics.

Infosys Foundation USA Partners with CBS's Mission Unstoppable to Spotlight Three Computer Science Teachers Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Innovators

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Mission Unstoppablespotlights diverse, female STEM professionals in an impactful, age-appropriate way in an effort to break long-held stereotypes and encourage adolescent girls to pursue STEM careers.

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  • Mission Unstoppablespotlights diverse, female STEM professionals in an impactful, age-appropriate way in an effort to break long-held stereotypes and encourage adolescent girls to pursue STEM careers.
  • Lisa Moe was introduced to the Infosys Foundation USA through its Pathfinders Institute, an immerseive professional development program for K-12 teachers in computer science and maker education.
  • Infosys Foundation USA is committed to increasing access to computer science and maker education among underrepresented groups, which includes girls and women.
  • "We are excited to spotlight Lisa Moe and the other two Pathfinders Institute educators who are using computer science and STEM to inspire their students."

Hearst Television Launches "Very Local" App Across Popular Streaming Platforms

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Very Local features locally focused, free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels across Hearst Television's footprint serving 26 US media markets spanning 39 states.

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  • Very Local features locally focused, free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels across Hearst Television's footprint serving 26 US media markets spanning 39 states.
  • "Very Local is an opportunity for Hearst Television to bring even moreaward-winning journalism to streaming audiences in our local communities,"said Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb.
  • The FAST channels are available in the Very Local streaming app as well as from Tubi and Syncbak's free direct-to-consumer OTT app, VUIt.
  • Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households.

Frank Biancuzzo Named President Of Hearst Media Production Group

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hearst Televisiontoday announced the launch of Hearst Media Production Group as it expands original program production and distribution capabilities.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hearst Televisiontoday announced the launch of Hearst Media Production Group as it expands original program production and distribution capabilities.
  • Serving as president of Hearst Media Production Group is Frank Biancuzzo, a longtime Hearst Television and media executive with a diverse business, content and marketing background and broad industry relationships.
  • "Hearst Media Production Group is a logical progression in our longstanding strategy of producing and owning more content which can be leveraged across linear and digital platforms," said Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb.
  • In his recent role as a Hearst Television executive vice president and group head, Biancuzzoshared oversight of all of the company's television and radio stations.

Hearst Television And Nielsen Reach Agreement For Local & National TV, Audio Ratings And Insights Services

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and Hearst Television announced today a comprehensive renewal agreement for local and national television and radio ratings, behavioral insights and measurement services.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) and Hearst Television announced today a comprehensive renewal agreement for local and national television and radio ratings, behavioral insights and measurement services.
  • The deal provides Hearst television stations with local electronic ratings across its 26 local markets; national TV ratings for its syndicated program, "Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien," and for Litton Entertainment educational programming, as well as PPM-based Audio Ratings for Baltimore radio stations WIYY-FM and WBAL-AM.
  • "Nielsen is an important partner in our television and radio station business," said Eric Meyrowitz, Senior Vice President, Sales for Hearst Television.
  • "We are thrilled to reach this agreement with Hearst Television and to collaborate on the best ways to monetize their highly desirable audiences.