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WiSA Technologies Announces Nasdaq Acceptance of Compliance Plan

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

WiSA Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WISA (the “Company”)), a leading innovator in wireless audio technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems, announced today that it received a decision from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) granting its request for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to the Company demonstrating compliance with certain Nasdaq Listing Rules (the “Nasdaq Rules”), including the achievement of various interim milestones.

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  • WiSA Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WISA (the “Company”)), a leading innovator in wireless audio technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems, announced today that it received a decision from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) granting its request for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to the Company demonstrating compliance with certain Nasdaq Listing Rules (the “Nasdaq Rules”), including the achievement of various interim milestones.
  • WiSA Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WISA) is a leading provider of immersive, wireless sound technology for intelligent devices and next-generation home entertainment systems.
  • WiSA Technologies, Inc. and the WiSA Technologies, Inc. logo are trademarks of WiSA Technologies, Inc.
  • The WiSA logo, WiSA®, WiSA Ready™, and WiSA Certified™ are trademarks and certification marks of WiSA, LLC.

Piper Sandler Completes 47th Semi-Annual Taking Stock With Teens® Survey

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, completes its 47th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey in partnership with DECA.

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  • Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, completes its 47th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey in partnership with DECA.
  • The Piper Sandler equity research team now has more than 61 million data points around teen preferences and spending in the 23 plus years of researching teens.
  • To see the full list of key findings, view the report summary and request the full survey report, visit pipersandler.com/teens .
  • We are seeing some significant shifts in brand preferences including the rise of smaller, innovative brands which are taking share from incumbents.

Wyatt Bartel Appointed President of Lux Machina Consulting

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

NEP Group , the leading media services partner for content creators worldwide, has named Wyatt Bartel president of its virtual production company, Lux Machina Consulting (“LuxMC”).

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  • NEP Group , the leading media services partner for content creators worldwide, has named Wyatt Bartel president of its virtual production company, Lux Machina Consulting (“LuxMC”).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409401079/en/
    Wyatt Bartel has been appointed president of Lux Machina Consulting, a global leader in virtual production, in-camera visual effects and display solutions for film and TV, broadcast, live events and permanent installations.
  • “I want to give my deepest thanks to Phil Galler, whose leadership, along with Zach Alexander’s, has shaped Lux Machina.
  • I’ll be looking for new creative business and technology leadership opportunities that are synergistic to the work of Lux Machina and NEP.

WBFF FOX 45/Sinclair, The Baltimore Sun, The David D. Smith Family Foundation, Atlas Restaurant Group and MileOne Autogroup to Support Recovery Effort in Baltimore Harbor with Donations to the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund

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Friday, April 5, 2024

WBFF, The Baltimore Sun, and Atlas Restaurant Group will each donate $50,000 to the recovery fund.

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  • WBFF, The Baltimore Sun, and Atlas Restaurant Group will each donate $50,000 to the recovery fund.
  • The David D. Smith Family Foundation and MileOne Autogroup will each donate $100,000 to the fund.
  • We are honored to support the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund, amplifying our commitment to fostering resilience and unity in the heart of our city,” said Billy Robbins, VP and General Manager, WBFF.
  • Our commitment to the recovery and rebuilding of the bridge is steadfast,” said Michael Fader, Vice President of MileOne Autogroup.

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ Launches Alpha Version of Sandbox Mode – Available Today

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Tolkien, now includes an Alpha version of Sandbox Mode on the PC.

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  • Tolkien, now includes an Alpha version of Sandbox Mode on the PC.
  • This update for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria also includes various UI updates and features and other improvements.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404581717/en/
    Watch a walkthrough of the new Game Update for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on YouTube.
  • Sandbox Mode: Players who wish to explore Moria more freely can now experience the Alpha version of Sandbox Mode!

Light & Wonder to Report First Quarter 2024 Results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) (ASX: LNW) (“Light & Wonder” or the “Company”) announced today it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after market close.

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  • Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) (ASX: LNW) (“Light & Wonder” or the “Company”) announced today it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after market close.
  • The Company will host an investor conference call and simultaneous webcast the same day at 4:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time to discuss the results.
  • Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call by using the following link.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available approximately one hour after the webcast and will be archived on the Company’s website.

Christian Luiga Named Spotify Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) today announced the appointment of Christian Luiga as its new Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) today announced the appointment of Christian Luiga as its new Chief Financial Officer.
  • Christian joins Spotify from Saab AB, a European defense and security company, where he served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Prior to joining Saab AB, Christian also held several key leadership roles including CFO and acting CEO and President at European telecommunications company, Telia.
  • Ben Kung, Spotify Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, who has been a leader on our finance team for several years will serve as interim CFO.

FOX Nation to Debut New Docuseries ‘Surviving Hamas: A Benjamin Hall Special’ on April 9

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

FOX Nation will debut a two-part docuseries hosted by FOX News correspondent Benjamin Hall on April 9, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

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  • FOX Nation will debut a two-part docuseries hosted by FOX News correspondent Benjamin Hall on April 9, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
  • Entitled Surviving Hamas: A Benjamin Hall Special, the two hour-long episodes will explore the devastating firsthand experiences of individuals in the Israeli community following the October 7, 2023 attack.
  • Throughout the series, Hall visits some of the hardest hit communities providing an update for viewers as the 200-day milestone nears.
  • FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.

UFC® Names Hostage Tape Official Sleep Aid Partner

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hostage Tape, a leading sleep aid company, today announced a marketing partnership that will see Hostage Tape strategically activate its brand within some of UFC’s most significant assets.

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  • UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hostage Tape, a leading sleep aid company, today announced a marketing partnership that will see Hostage Tape strategically activate its brand within some of UFC’s most significant assets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404032148/en/
    Hostage Tape mouth tape is the "Official Sleep Aid of the UFC".
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    Under the new agreement, Hostage Tape will become the Official Sleep Aid Partner of UFC with global exclusivity in several product categories, including mouth tape, nose strips, and sleep masks.
  • For a limited time, Hostage Tape is offering a UFC Hostage Tape sample pack with five nights of mouth tape & nose strips.

With Roku’s All-New NBA FAST Channel and NBA Zone, Basketball Fans Are at the Center of the Action

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The Roku Channel is the inaugural partner of the first-ever NBA FAST channel, which is available exclusively through The Roku Channel for a limited time.

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  • The Roku Channel is the inaugural partner of the first-ever NBA FAST channel, which is available exclusively through The Roku Channel for a limited time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403978989/en/
    Roku and the NBA partner to bring fans the all-new NBA FAST channel and NBA Zone.
  • The NBA FAST channel on The Roku Channel will feature classic games, highlights, recaps, documentaries, original series, studio shows, and interviews, among other additional content.
  • Viewers can access the NBA FAST channel on The Roku Channel, within related zones (Live TV Zone, Sports Zone, NBA Zone), through the Live TV Channel Guide or via The Roku Channel App.