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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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
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TiVo is also an expert in video trends and TV viewership data.

Key Points: 
  • 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 Broadcast Group Names Shuneca Harrington Vice President and General Manager of WRLH/FOX in Richmond, VA

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media said, “We are thrilled Shuneca is returning to Sinclair to oversee WRLH in Richmond.

Key Points: 
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media said, “We are thrilled Shuneca is returning to Sinclair to oversee WRLH in Richmond.
  • Harrington has also held several sales leadership roles including General Sales Manager at WRBL in Columbus, GA, Local Sales Manager for WAVY/WVBT in Portsmouth, VA, and Digital Sales Manager, National and Local Sales Manager for WNCN in Raleigh.
  • Commenting on her new role, Harrington said, “Rejoining the Sinclair family and leading the already successful team at WRLH is a full circle moment.
  • Harrington remains committed to public service through her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and through her work as a United Way volunteer.

Optimum Unveils New Brand Platform and Marketing Campaign With Focus on Its Local Communities and Customers

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401886670/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240401886670/en/
    The creative platform, “Where local is big time,” highlights Optimum’s hyperlocal focus matched with its big-tech capabilities, exemplifying the company’s commitment to delivering advanced connectivity solutions powered by a world-class network with a focus on meeting the unique needs of its local customers and communities.
  • Every activation is anchored in reaching customers where they are – in the communities where they live and work – and will be seen in markets across Optimum’s 21-state footprint.
  • Key updates include:
    Introduction of a new regional operations model with local senior leadership teams embedded directly in the company’s regions to meet the unique needs of local communities.
  • Advanced suite of connectivity products and offerings, notably Optimum Fiber, Optimum Mobile, Optimum Stream, and Optimum Complete, a line of Internet + Mobile bundles that offer significant savings to customers.

‘Dune: Part 2’ VFX Company DNEG Acquires Exclusive License to Ziva Technologies from Unity

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Under the terms of the transaction, DNEG will also onboard a significant proportion of the Ziva team.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the transaction, DNEG will also onboard a significant proportion of the Ziva team.
  • In acquiring the exclusive license to Ziva’s toolset and expertise, DNEG further bolsters its position as a world-leader in the creation of captivating digital characters and creatures for its Hollywood studio work and across other media.
  • Boasting sophisticated simulation features and real-time character creation, assisted by machine learning, Ziva enables artists to craft ever-more accurate and scalable digital characters with greater efficiency and control.
  • DNEG Global CEO Namit Malhotra said: “This transaction furthers DNEG’s strategy of continual investment in technology to reinforce our leadership position.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Calling all Emerging Latino Filmmakers: ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Opens Submissions for 2024 Edition

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.

Key Points: 
  • Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.
  • Entries will be accepted via CineYouthFest.org through August 6, 2024, with an early bird discount available until June 4, 2024.
  • The festival will occur from October 9 to October 16, 2024, closing Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Cine Youth Fest is now accepting submissions for its fourth annual event.

FOX Nation Signs Renowned Author James Patterson to Helm Three-Part True Crime Series

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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FOX Nation has debuted a new true crime series, Unsolved with James Patterson, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

Key Points: 
  • FOX Nation has debuted a new true crime series, Unsolved with James Patterson, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
  • Hosted by critically acclaimed author James Patterson, the three-part series dropped today.
  • He is the creator of the acclaimed “Alex Cross” series, which will soon air as a television series on Amazon Prime.
  • His memoir “James Patterson by James Patterson” was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller.

A Story of Defiance… Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity Announces Premiere of Powerful Documentary Bad River Written, Directed and Produced by Award-Winning Filmmaker Mary Mazzio and Executive-Produced by NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The story unfolds in a groundbreaking way, through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience.

Key Points: 
  • The story unfolds in a groundbreaking way, through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience.
  • Black Experience on Xfinity is a first-of-its-kind destination of Black entertainment, movies, TV shows, news and more.
  • Xfinity customers can access the Black Experience on channel 1622 or simply say “Black Experience” into the Voice Remote to instantly enjoy the ultimate in Black storytelling.
  • Non-Xfinity customers will be able to view the partnership on Xumo Play, Comcast and Charter’s free ad-supported streaming service app.

CHARGE! and ABC Owned Television Stations Enter Into New Network Affiliation Agreement

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a new broadcast affiliate distribution agreement with ABC Owned Television Stations that will make CHARGE!, one of Sinclair’s free, over-the-air, national broadcast TV networks, available on ABC Owned Television Stations’ Diginet 3.

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a new broadcast affiliate distribution agreement with ABC Owned Television Stations that will make CHARGE!, one of Sinclair’s free, over-the-air, national broadcast TV networks, available on ABC Owned Television Stations’ Diginet 3.
  • and broaden our partnership with ABC Owned Television Stations.
  • Sinclair continues to grow our multicast networks and securing big- 4 network row positioning for the launch of CHARGE!
  • on all eight ABC powerhouse stations was a key strategic initiative," said Lee Schlazer, SVP, of Distribution.