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SCOTT SPURGEON AND COURTNEY SPENCER ELEVATED TO KEY ROLES AT KNOCKING, INC.

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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TRUMBULL, Conn., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knocking, Inc., a pioneering force in e-commerce and content creation, proudly announces the promotion of two exceptional individuals, Scott Spurgeon and Courtney Spencer, to new positions within the organization.

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  • TRUMBULL, Conn., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knocking, Inc., a pioneering force in e-commerce and content creation, proudly announces the promotion of two exceptional individuals, Scott Spurgeon and Courtney Spencer, to new positions within the organization.
  • Courtney Spencer, a valued member of the Knocking team since January 2023, has been appointed as the new Director of Brand Partnerships.
  • Before joining Knocking, Courtney co-founded fitness tech company MYX Fitness, acquired by Beach Body for $2.9 billion in 2021.
  • "It's a privilege to work with a trailblazer in e-commerce, partnering with media companies, and developing strong brand partnerships," Spencer shared.

VIZIO WatchFree+ Doubles Free Premium TV and Movie Lineup for Millions of Customers in 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107828130/en/
    VIZIO WatchFree+ Doubles Free Premium TV and Movie Lineup for Millions of Customers in 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    These recent agreements are part of a continued strategic expansion of free premium content for VIZIO in 2023, which now provides over 275 streaming channels and 15,000+ on-demand movies and shows, which is more than double the number of titles offered just a year ago.
  • WatchFree+ on-demand has experienced significant growth, with monthly viewing hours doubling year over year further solidifying WatchFree+ as the second most-watched ad-supported streaming service on the VIZIO platform.
  • Newly launched Free Movie Network, VIZIO's latest curated channel on WatchFree+.
  • “With an expansive library featuring more live channels and movies than ever before, enriched personalization with localization, and data-driven content discovery features, WatchFree+ continues to deliver the ultimate free entertainment destination for millions of VIZIO consumers.”

Allison-Smith Celebrates 80 Years of Innovation / Georgia firm experiences continued growth through a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and problem solving

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALLISON-SMITH CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF INNOVATION

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  • Georgia firm experiences continued growth through a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and problem solving.
  • Founded in Georgia in 1943, Allison-Smith Company is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone - 80 years in business.
  • The firm's longevity is credited to a company culture that is rooted in entrepreneurship, innovation, and problem solving.
  • Allison-Smith has also lent its services to institutions like the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Georgia, and Georgia State.

Susan G. Komen® Georgia MORE THAN PINK Walk Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Health Equity and Patient Services

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support health equity programs and breast cancer patient care services, including Susan G. Komen's Stand for H.E.R— a Health Equity Revolution — a focused initiative to decrease breast cancer disparities in the Black community.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support health equity programs and breast cancer patient care services, including Susan G. Komen's Stand for H.E.R— a Health Equity Revolution — a focused initiative to decrease breast cancer disparities in the Black community.
  • "We look forward to another successful MORE THAN PINK Walk where we connect the breast cancer community in Georgia and raise funds to close the breast cancer health equity gap nationwide," said Dr. Jamar Jeffers, State Executive Director at Susan G. Komen.
  • "Komen's goal is to provide quality care to through initiatives like Stand for H.E.R – A Health Equity Revolution, Komen's Patient Helpline, and our Financial Assistance programs.
  • Each year this Walk helps us raise critical funds to provide all patients with the attention they need throughout their breast cancer journey."

KNOCKING RANKS #161 ON THE INC. 5000 LIST OF FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES IN AMERICA

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Knocking Inc., the leader in integrated content and commerce, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of securing the #161 position on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. From its previous placement at rank #664 in 2022, Knocking has experienced further growth, now ranking #3 in the U.S. retail sector on the Inc. 5000 list and claiming the #1 spot among Connecticut-based companies.

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  • From its previous placement at rank #664 in 2022, Knocking has experienced further growth, now ranking #3 in the U.S. retail sector on the Inc. 5000 list and claiming the #1 spot among Connecticut-based companies.
  • Knocking Inc. ranks #161 position on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
  • Brian Meehan, Co-Founder and COO of Knocking, added, "It is a great honor to be recognized in the top 5% of all Inc. 5000 companies.
  • Through partnerships with various large media companies, Knocking brings these segments to life and builds deeper relationships between media companies, retail brands and their target audiences.

New Research from Go Addressable Finds That Nearly Half of Advertisers Said Addressable TV Advertising Played a Role in Their Upfront Negotiations

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The research found that 47% of advertisers said that addressable TV played a role in their 2023-2024 upfront negotiations.

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  • The research found that 47% of advertisers said that addressable TV played a role in their 2023-2024 upfront negotiations.
  • We are committed to continuing our work to further its adoption.”
    Founded in June 2021, Go Addressable is an industry inclusive initiative focused on accelerating the growth of addressable TV advertising.
  • “Addressable advertising has become an increasingly important part of the TV mix,” said Michael Piner, EVP, Advanced Advertising, Mediahub Worldwide.
  • The study is part of ongoing research from Go Addressable on the industry’s usage of addressable TV advertising.

Susan G. Komen® Miami/Ft. Lauderdale MORE THAN PINK Walk Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Health Equity

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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This signature event enables Komen to raise critical funds that provide direct support to breast cancer patients, fund groundbreaking research, empower health equity initiatives nationwide, and advocate for change at both the state and federal government levels.

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  • This signature event enables Komen to raise critical funds that provide direct support to breast cancer patients, fund groundbreaking research, empower health equity initiatives nationwide, and advocate for change at both the state and federal government levels.
  • Lauderdale MORE THAN PINK Walk this year and provide a community for those impacted by breast cancer," said Sean Gross, State Executive Director at Susan G. Komen.
  • "Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women in the U.S, and the Miami/Ft.
  • We look forward to raising funds that advance health equity outcomes and break down the barriers that create poor breast health outcomes for these communities."

Cox Media Group, Havas Media, Horizon Media and TEGNA Receive Awards at TVB’s 2023 Live Executive Summit

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Winners of the 2023 TVB NEXT and TVB DEI Leadership Awards were announced earlier today at TVB’s live Executive Summit , part of this year’s hybrid Forward Conference .

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  • Winners of the 2023 TVB NEXT and TVB DEI Leadership Awards were announced earlier today at TVB’s live Executive Summit , part of this year’s hybrid Forward Conference .
  • Every year, TVB , the not-for-profit trade association representing America’s local broadcast television industry, honors individuals and organizations who are shaping the future of local media.
  • Horizon Media’s Project Embrace program helps clients reach multicultural audiences and ensures that minority-owned media compete for ad buys.
  • In addition, the Ad Council Catalyst Award was presented by DJ Perera, Chief Media Officer for the Ad Council, to Allen Media Group.

Brightcove to Power Yahoo Inc.’s Worldwide Streaming Capabilities

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced an agreement where global media and tech giant Yahoo will leverage and broadly integrate Brightcove’s award-winning streaming technology platform across its portfolio of digital properties.

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  • Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, today announced an agreement where global media and tech giant Yahoo will leverage and broadly integrate Brightcove’s award-winning streaming technology platform across its portfolio of digital properties.
  • As the exclusive streaming technology provider for Yahoo, Brightcove will power its video streaming from end to end, supporting its massive and growing consumer demand.
  • Chosen for Brightcove’s ability to deliver globally at scale with the highest quality and security, Brightcove technology will ensure reliable, streamlined, and cost-efficient streaming operations for Yahoo.
  • The company needed a scalable and reliable technology solution to power its streaming content and to augment, and in some cases replace, its in-house video capabilities and supporting infrastructure.

Content and commerce company, Knocking, announces promotion of Lisa Stewart to Vice President of Brand Partnerships

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Since joining the fast-growing e-commerce company in 2020, Stewart has inked deals with multiple brands from various industries including Goli Nutrition and digital camera giant, Minolta.

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  • Since joining the fast-growing e-commerce company in 2020, Stewart has inked deals with multiple brands from various industries including Goli Nutrition and digital camera giant, Minolta.
  • Meehan tapped Stewart to join his e-commerce team after seeing her personal jewelry line catapult to success through local and national television sales.
  • Meehan says, "Lisa understands every aspect of owning a business and how to harness the power of television to drive sales and create awareness."
  • He adds, "She has been instrumental in growing the spectrum of brands under Knocking's umbrella of partnerships.