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Cinemark Celebrates 100,000 Private Watch Party Milestone Driven by High Consumer Demand, Delighting more than 1.3 Million Moviegoers with a Personalized Big-Screen Experience in a Dedicated Auditorium

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

A Cinemark Private Watch Party allows guests to rent an entire auditorium to watch the film of their choice with the group of their choice, starting at just $99.

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  • A Cinemark Private Watch Party allows guests to rent an entire auditorium to watch the film of their choice with the group of their choice, starting at just $99.
  • Cinemark is proud to continually innovate and evolve the moviegoing experience, providing a safe alternative for moviegoers and bringing entertainment and joy during this most challenging time.
  • With that, Cinemark quickly evolved its entertainment experience and made cinematic dreams come true by offering Private Watch Parties at all its reopened U.S. theatres.
  • Click here for a folder of assets, stills of Cinemark Private Watch Parties and b-roll of Cinemarks enhanced cleaning protocols.

From Media and Technology to Higher Ed: Business Innovator Sean Atkins Joins WGU’s College of Business

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Western Governors University (WGU) has named Sean Atkins as Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of its College of Business.

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  • Western Governors University (WGU) has named Sean Atkins as Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of its College of Business.
  • What excites me most is that much like when I first entered media and consumer business, education is in the midst of disruption and growth, Atkins said.
  • WGUs College of Business currently serves more than 42,000 students nationwide.
  • His business leadership combined with WGUs academic rigor and standards are integral to the future of business education.

IMDb Announces Top 10 TV Series of 2020

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

*The 10 reality and competition series which consistently charted highest on the proprietary weekly TV rankings on IMDbPro throughout 2020.

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  • *The 10 reality and competition series which consistently charted highest on the proprietary weekly TV rankings on IMDbPro throughout 2020.
  • IMDb users can add these and other titles to their IMDb Watchlist at https://www.imdb.com/watchlist .
  • Host Ian de Borja and Needham review the top films and TV series they enjoyed throughout the year.
  • IMDb also offers a free streaming channel, IMDb TV , and produces IMDb original video series and podcasts .

Liam Payne Invites Wizarding World Fans to Deck the Great Hall in Digital Experience

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Introducing Deck The Great Hall - a new way to connect the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fan communities.

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  • Introducing Deck The Great Hall - a new way to connect the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fan communities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201208005771/en/
    Liam Payne Launches first floating candle For Wizarding World's Virtual Christmas Experience (Photo: Business Wire)
    Deck The Great Hall is an interactive digital experience inviting fans from all over the world to sprinkle some joy and decorate the iconic hall at Hogwarts, but this is decorating with a difference the magic comes to life through special messages.
  • Fans will be able to send their greetings to friends, family, and the wider community via magical floating candles.
  • Recording artist, life-long Harry Potter fan and proud Gryffindor, Liam Payne, opened the experience today by sending the very first message.

Study of Key Battleground States Reveals Critical Role of Local TV Ads in 2020 Election Results

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

A new study from the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) reveals that voters in ten battleground states were more influenced by TV ads than any other media platform.

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  • A new study from the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) reveals that voters in ten battleground states were more influenced by TV ads than any other media platform.
  • This fact is currently being affirmed in the Georgia Senate runoff as the campaigns continue to heavily invest in local TV, where they are guaranteed to reach voters.
  • Highlights from the study include:
    Only 33% of respondents voted in person on election day.
  • In these battleground states, the study found that campaigns TV ads influenced voters the most to take action.

This Season, T-Mobile Rings in Holiday Cheer with Virtual Visits from Santa Claus

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

And, youll get a video of your Santa chat, so you can revisit the memory and share it with friends and family.

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  • And, youll get a video of your Santa chat, so you can revisit the memory and share it with friends and family.
  • Holiday celebrations will look a little different this year but T-Mobile is making sure the kids can still visit Santa, this time from the comfort of home, said Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile.
  • Cozy up with your loved ones, swap Santas lap for a laptop and get ready for a personal chat with the big guy.
  • Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint.

Ninjala Ventures into New Territory with a Puzzle & Dragons Collaboration Event

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE) launched a new collaboration event between the bubble-gum brawler Ninjala and dungeon-crawling collectathon Puzzle & Dragons.

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  • GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE) launched a new collaboration event between the bubble-gum brawler Ninjala and dungeon-crawling collectathon Puzzle & Dragons.
  • This latest collaboration brings new avatar outfits, BGM tracks from Puzzle & Dragons, and more collectibles.
  • Three new avatar outfits based on Puzzle & Dragons characters can be purchased, including Red Dragon Caller, Sonia; Valkyrie; and Hattori Hanzo.
  • Additionally, players can earn a special Puzzle & Dragons IPPON decoration as a battle reward from Quick Battles, Ninja Battles, and Featured Battles.

Fox News Houston, Shaquille O’Neal & Tina Knowles Encourage Non-Profit TWEF Scholarship Students During COVID Pandemic

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

TWEF (Texas Women's Empowerment Foundation), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit held its virtual TWEF ENCOURAGER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.

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  • TWEF (Texas Women's Empowerment Foundation), a 501 (c)(3) non-profit held its virtual TWEF ENCOURAGER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.
  • Notable celebrities, Tina Knowles Lawson, Shaquille O'Neal, Major, 85 South, and others sent well wishes and encouraging messages to the students acknowledging their tenacity for handling adversity in 2020.
  • TWEF's Student Entrepreneur Enrichment Program helps children with academic tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment workshops for academically challenged students and those with special needs.
  • Since its inception, TWEF has given away more than $250,000 in scholarships to young scholars in the Houston area.

Encantos and Macmillan Publishers Enter Into Strategic Publishing Relationship

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Encantos, an edtech company focused on inspiring kids to learn 21st century skills through its award-winning and culturally authentic brands, and Macmillan Childrens Publishing Group have entered into a strategic publishing relationship covering all aspects of Encantos publishing business.

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  • Encantos, an edtech company focused on inspiring kids to learn 21st century skills through its award-winning and culturally authentic brands, and Macmillan Childrens Publishing Group have entered into a strategic publishing relationship covering all aspects of Encantos publishing business.
  • Macmillan will distribute Encantos existing publishing catalog, as well as jointly develop new titles based on the critically acclaimed entertainment properties owned and managed by Encantos, as well as new properties Encantos will develop in the future.
  • U.S. publishers include Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Childrens Publishing Group, Picador, St. Martins Press, and Tor Books.
  • Macmillan Publishers is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large, family-owned media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

UGAA Partners with Adam W for Online Social Media Curriculum

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Monday, December 7, 2020

Universal Gamers Amateur Association (UGAA), an innovative leader in career focused online education curriculum that combines with eSports League gaming, is continuing to expand its curriculum joining with Adam Waheed for How To Master Your Social Media with Social Media Master, Adam W.

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  • Universal Gamers Amateur Association (UGAA), an innovative leader in career focused online education curriculum that combines with eSports League gaming, is continuing to expand its curriculum joining with Adam Waheed for How To Master Your Social Media with Social Media Master, Adam W.
    This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201207005553/en/
    Adam W Partners with Universal Gamers Amateur Association Curriculum (Photo: Business Wire)
    Adam Waheeds comedic presence has garnered billions of views across the internet and over 15 million followers across his social media platforms.
  • Adam is passionate about charity and educating the youth and recently unveiled "The Adam Waheed School" for underprivileged children in Bali, Indonesia.
  • Adam W stated, I am really excited to share all my knowledge on social media to help those that were once in the same position as me.