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Metabook Entertainment Inks Two-Book Deal, Acquires Film/Television for Election Satire Presidential Conversations

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

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Metabook Entertainment announced today its acquisition of Presidential Conversations by George S. Corey.

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Metabook Entertainment announced today its acquisition of Presidential Conversations by George S. Corey.
George S. Corey has crafted a wonderfully imaginative political satire, said publisher Ken Siman, who acquired worldwide rights to the book for Metabook Entertainment.
Founded by Benjamin Alfonsi, Christian Alfonsi and Ken Siman, Metabook Entertainment acquires, develops and licenses original IP across multiple formats.
As Metabook Entertainment continues its expansion into film and television development under its Metabook Films banner, the company remains rooted in the power of great storytelling.

iHeartMedia Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Pittman and President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer Rich Bressler to Participate in Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Conference

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iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Rich Bressler, President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Conference on Wednesday September 16, 2020, at 1:15 p.m.

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iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Rich Bressler, President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a question and answer session during the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Conference on Wednesday September 16, 2020, at 1:15 p.m.
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iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio product, using data from its massive consumer base.
Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

Altice USA to Participate in Upcoming Goldman Sachs Conference

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Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces that Dexter Goei, CEO will participate in the upcoming 29th Annual Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, which will be held virtually.

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Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces that Dexter Goei, CEO will participate in the upcoming 29th Annual Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, which will be held virtually.
The Goldman Sachs presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:25pm EDT.
To listen to a live webcast, please visit: link .
Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, pay television, telephony services, proprietary content and advertising services to more than 4.9 million Residential and Business customers across 21 states through its Optimum and Suddenlink brands.

ViacomCBS Unveils Unified Podcast Slate With Inaugural Participation at IAB Podcast Upfront 2020

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Powered by an expansive portfolio of leading brands and iconic IP, ViacomCBS is accelerating its fortified momentum in the podcasting space, said Domenic DiMeglio, EVP, Head of Operations and Chief Marketing Officer for ViacomCBS Digital.

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Powered by an expansive portfolio of leading brands and iconic IP, ViacomCBS is accelerating its fortified momentum in the podcasting space, said Domenic DiMeglio, EVP, Head of Operations and Chief Marketing Officer for ViacomCBS Digital.
With a robust slate of new and returning series, we are building from an incredible foundation to super serve our global audiences wherever they choose to listen.
New additions to the ViacomCBS podcast slate include: All Things Covered with Bryant McFadden from CBS Sports Digital; SpongeBob BingePants: The Rewatch, an Avatar / Korra Airbender Universe podcast and a PAW Patrol podcast from Nickelodeon; an upcoming Catfish podcast from MTV in partnership with Wondery.
Initial series from the partnership will include correspondent driven expansions of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Yo!

News Corp to Participate in Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Conference

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News Corp announced today that Chief Executive Robert Thomson will participate in the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Conference on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

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News Corp announced today that Chief Executive Robert Thomson will participate in the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Conference on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
To listen to the live webcast, please visit the News Corp website at https://newscorp.com/investor-relations-2/presentations/ .
A replay of the webcast is expected to be available at the same location for a period of time following the conference.
News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content and other products and services.

UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop Team up to Help Families Grow in Healthy Ways

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

The effort, part of an ongoing collaboration between UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop, is launching on National Grandparents Day, Sunday, Sept. 13.

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The effort, part of an ongoing collaboration between UnitedHealthcare and Sesame Workshop, is launching on National Grandparents Day, Sunday, Sept. 13.
Sesame Workshop and UnitedHealthcare have worked together to address a variety of well-being initiatives including food insecurity, lead safety, asthma and healthy habits since 2010.
Together with UnitedHealthcare, we can help to improve the health of families across generations, said Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, SVP, U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop.
Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

TEGNA Announces Completion of $550 Million Offering of Senior Notes

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

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The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay the entire $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 and $188 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.500% Senior Notes due 2024 and the redemption premium on its 5.500% Senior Notes due 2024.

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The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay the entire $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 and $188 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.500% Senior Notes due 2024 and the redemption premium on its 5.500% Senior Notes due 2024.
Certain statements in this communication may constitute forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities.
Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.

TEGNA Names Grady Tripp Chief Diversity Officer

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Grady Tripp has been appointed vice president and chief diversity officer.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Grady Tripp has been appointed vice president and chief diversity officer.
In this newly created position, Tripp will report directly to TEGNA president and CEO Dave Lougee and partner with organizational leaders to develop and execute the companys diversity strategy.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200910005200/en/
TEGNA Names Grady Tripp Chief Diversity Officer.
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As chief diversity officer, Tripp will oversee attracting, retaining and growing diverse talent at all levels of the company, developing training programs to enhance awareness and accountability in diversity issues, facilitating the companys racial diversity and inclusion employee working group and providing thought leadership to TEGNA colleagues and the media industry.

Spotify Chief Financial Officer to Present at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Virtual Conference

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

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Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) announced today that Paul Vogel, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Virtual Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

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Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) announced today that Paul Vogel, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Virtual Conference on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Mr. Vogel is scheduled to appear at 9:40 a.m. Eastern Time.
Spotify is the worlds most popular audio streaming subscription service with a community of more than 299 million Monthly Active Users and 138 million Premium Subscribers.
With a presence in 92 markets, and more than 60 million tracks including 1.5 million podcast titles, it has transformed the way people access and enjoy music and podcasts.

Triton Digital Releases the Australian Podcast Ranker for August 2020

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Triton Digital , the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry, announced today the release of the latest Australian Podcast Ranker .

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Triton Digital , the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry, announced today the release of the latest Australian Podcast Ranker .
Additionally, as of the August 2020 Australian Podcast Ranker, Nine Radio has been expanded to include podcasts from Nines Digital and Publishing divisions.
Triton Digitals Podcast Metrics measurement service is certified by the IAB Tech Lab as complying with Version 2.0 of the IAB Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines.
Triton Digital is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio and podcast industry.