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World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition: “Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions”

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403895546/en/
World Chess Hall of Fame to Open New Exhibition: “Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions” (Photo: Business Wire)
“Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions” explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and Women’s World Chess Championship through a display of artifacts from the collection of the WCHOF, FIDE and loans from world chess champions including World’s No.
and New Orleans, La., and won by Grandmaster (GM) Wilhelm Steinitz and will continue to the present world chess champion, GM Ding Liren.
It will also track the history of the Women’s World Chess Championship from its first winner, the legendary Vera Menchik who was the first Women's World Champion, to Ju Wenjun, the reigning women’s world chess champion.
Programming will include lectures about the history of the World Chess Championship, collaborations with FIDE celebrating their golden anniversary and possible collaborations with current and past champions.

Veritone to Showcase Innovative AI Solutions, Including New Ask Veri Tool, at the 2024 NAB Show

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, today unveils details of its participation at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 13 to 17.

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Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, today unveils details of its participation at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 13 to 17.
“We are thrilled to once again participate in the NAB Show, where we will highlight our latest AI solutions for media and entertainment,” said Sean King, general manager for Veritone Media and Entertainment.
At NAB, Veritone will introduce new product features including an enhanced user interface and navigation.
Veritone AI Solutions Group – Veritone’s team of AI experts meets customers where they are in their AI journey, helping companies get started or optimize, improve and expand AI implementation.

Diamond Sports Group Reaches Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with Charter

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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Diamond Sports Group (“Diamond” or the “Company”) today announced that it has reached a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter”) to carry Diamond’s portfolio of regional sports networks (“RSNs”).

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Diamond Sports Group (“Diamond” or the “Company”) today announced that it has reached a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter”) to carry Diamond’s portfolio of regional sports networks (“RSNs”).
Under the new agreement, customers will continue to have access to live, local MLB, NBA and NHL games and pre- and post-game content on Diamond’s RSN channels through Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Plus package.
We expect this agreement to generate value for Diamond, Charter and our team and league partners, and enable us to continue providing high quality broadcasts for passionate local fans.
We believe this agreement can serve as a model in the ongoing time-sensitive negotiations with our other distribution partners to reach carriage agreements that work for all parties.”

Hasbro to Announce First Quarter 2024 Earnings on April 24, 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s first quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) announced today that the company’s first quarter financial results will be released before the market open on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Hasbro will webcast its first quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
Certain financial and statistical information included in the webcast, such as information required by Regulation G, will be available at the time of the webcast on Hasbro’s Investor Relations website at https://investor.hasbro.com .
The webcast and the accompanying presentation slides will be available to investors and the media on Hasbro's Investor Relations home page at https://investor.hasbro.com .

Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media Impact Press Conference Recap Following Abuse Allegations at Troubled Teen School

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Paris’ nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact, the social impact arm of her next-gen media company, hosted the press conference today.

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Paris’ nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact, the social impact arm of her next-gen media company, hosted the press conference today.
American parents have shipped their children, including many adoptees, across international borders to facilities and countries they've never seen.
The press conference covered the serious abuse and neglect allegations against Atlantis Leadership Academy, including claims that youth were subjected to beatings, chokeholds, starvation, and denied a proper education.
11:11 Media Impact hopes getting involved helps play a critical role in safeguarding these young lives.

Recurly Data Signals Sustained Growth in Digital Media Subscriptions Since 2020

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

After streaming media subscriptions skyrocketed in 2020 as consumer behavior shifted dramatically during a global pandemic, the industry is normalizing with sustained and steady growth, according to new benchmarking data from Recurly .

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After streaming media subscriptions skyrocketed in 2020 as consumer behavior shifted dramatically during a global pandemic, the industry is normalizing with sustained and steady growth, according to new benchmarking data from Recurly .
The median acquisition rate for digital media and entertainment subscriptions declined since 2020 as growth stabilized–with digital media and entertainment’s median acquisition rate at 5.8%—however, the overall number of subscribers continued to grow significantly.
Digital publishing subscriptions’ 536% growth brings hope for the media industry, demonstrating the success of sophisticated subscription models that prioritize subscriber experience and value for the digital news consumer.
For additional benchmarking data, predictions and best practices within digital media, entertainment and publishing, view the Recurly State of Subscriptions: Media and Entertainment report.

Grand Chess Tour Announces Wildcards and Full-Tour Line-up

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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1 Magnus Carlsen, as well as 2023 Grand Chess Tour champion Fabiano Caruana and former winners of the GCT Wesley So and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave,” said Michael Khodarkovsky, Executive Director of the GCT.

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1 Magnus Carlsen, as well as 2023 Grand Chess Tour champion Fabiano Caruana and former winners of the GCT Wesley So and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave,” said Michael Khodarkovsky, Executive Director of the GCT.
Grand Chess Tour is a circuit of international events, each demonstrating the highest level of organization for the world's best players.
The legendary Garry Kasparov, one of the world's greatest ambassadors for chess, inspired the Grand Chess Tour and helped solidify the partnership between the organizers.
All Grand Chess Tour 2024 events will comply with local and regional COVID-19 restrictions.

Comcast and United Way Partner to Donate 100 Laptops to Bridge Digital Divide in City of Bloomington

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Today, Comcast and United Way of South Central Indiana announced a donation of 100 laptops to Bloomington residents to help accelerate digital equity efforts in the community.

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Today, Comcast and United Way of South Central Indiana announced a donation of 100 laptops to Bloomington residents to help accelerate digital equity efforts in the community.
“Community partnerships with organizations like Comcast and United Way are invaluable to ensuring Bloomington families can succeed in a digital world,” said Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson.
“Increasing digital equity unleashes the potential of high-speed internet within homes and businesses,” said Craig D’Agostini, Comcast vice president, government & regulatory affairs.
Comcast operates more than 20 Lift Zones across Indiana, including two in Bloomington: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Ferguson Crestmont Club and Lincoln Street Club.

With Ad-Tolerance at an All-Time High, TiVo's Video Trends Report Finds Consumers Shifting Gears on TV Subscriptions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

TiVo is also an expert in video trends and TV viewership data.

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TiVo is also an expert in video trends and TV viewership data.
The data reflects both live and time-shifted viewership information which is the cornerstone of TiVo’s expertise in TV data processing.
Since 2012, TiVo has surveyed consumers to uncover key trends relevant to TV providers, digital publishers, advertisers, and consumer electronics manufacturers.
The latest TiVo Video Trends Report surveyed 4,436 adults 18 and older living in the U.S. and Canada during the fourth quarter of 2023 (3,448 U.S., 988 Canada).

Sinclair Names Matthew Galka National Correspondent, Washington DC Bureau

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Monday, April 1, 2024

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Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Matthew Galka will join the company’s Washington DC Bureau as a National Correspondent.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Matthew Galka will join the company’s Washington DC Bureau as a National Correspondent.
Galka will provide reporting for The National Desk , Sinclair’s nationally syndicated news program, and Sinclair’s broadcast stations.
Prior to joining Sinclair, Matt was the Capitol Hill Correspondent for CBN News in Washington DC.
Commenting on his new role, Galka said, “I immediately jumped at the opportunity to join Sinclair because of their track record and commitment to high quality journalism.