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South Florida Book Festival, July 13-15 at Broward County's African American Research Library & Cultural Center

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture" is the theme of South Florida Book Festival 2023 , July 13-15 at Broward County Library's African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

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  • Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture" is the theme of South Florida Book Festival 2023 , July 13-15 at Broward County Library's African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
  • This year's festival explores the cultural explosion generated by the hip-hop phenomenon through literature and the arts.
  • Visit South Florida Book Festival 2023 for a full schedule of events.
  • Founded in 2012, the South Florida Book Festival is one of the fastest growing events of its kind, presenting celebrity authors and respected thought leaders in contemporary culture.

Aero Design Labs (ADL) announces appointment of Jeb Hensarling to Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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DALLAS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Design Labs (ADL) today announced the appointment of Jeb Hensarling to its board of directors.

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  • DALLAS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aero Design Labs (ADL) today announced the appointment of Jeb Hensarling to its board of directors.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Mr. Hensarling to our board," said Lee Sanders, Aero Design Labs Executive Chairman and founder.
  • "I'm excited to join the board of Aero Design Labs and to provide my experience and insight," commented Jeb Hensarling.
  • He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cox Media Group, an industry-leading media company based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jason Facer Joins Black Diamond Advisory as Managing Director of the Southeast

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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MARIETTA, Ga., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Black Diamond Advisory, the leading Global Digital Finance Transformation firm and OneStream Diamond Partner, is excited to announce that Jason Facer has joined the team as Managing Director of the Southeast. Jason's in-depth knowledge of OneStream's capabilities and his ability to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the Southeastern market will enable him to deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of Black Diamond Advisory's clients and prospects in the region.

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  • MARIETTA, Ga., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Black Diamond Advisory , the leading Global Digital Finance Transformation firm and OneStream Diamond Partner , is excited to announce that Jason Facer has joined the team as Managing Director of the Southeast.
  • With a strong background in finance and a deep understanding of corporate performance management (CPM), Jason brings a wealth of expertise to his role at Black Diamond Advisory.
  • "Jason joining Black Diamond Advisory reflects our investment in the region to support local clients and prospects in navigating the dynamic landscape of financial transformation.
  • We're excited to welcome Jason to our team as we reaffirm our commitment to serving the Southeast," says Black Diamond CEO Randy Werder.

Urban One Inc. to Acquire Four Houston Radio Stations from Cox Media Group

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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and ATLANTA, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Urban One Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) announced it has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement with Cox Media Group ("CMG") to purchase its Houston radio cluster.

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  • and ATLANTA, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Urban One Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK; UONE) announced it has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement with Cox Media Group ("CMG") to purchase its Houston radio cluster.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Urban One will acquire 93Q Country KKBQ-FM, classic rock station The Eagle 106.9 & 107.5 KHPT-FM and KGLK-FM, and Country Legends 97.1 KTHT-FM.
  • "This acquisition is accretive and aligns with our long-term strategic goals by building our broadcast reach in Houston.
  • "The CMG Houston radio team includes incredible people committed to informing, entertaining and elevating the Houston community," said Dan York, President & CEO for CMG.

Captain Planet Foundation Raises Over $650,000 at Annual Gala while Honoring Environmental Heroes Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg

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Sunday, March 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit dedicated to empowering youth to be changemakers for the environment, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental honorees Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg.

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  • ATLANTA, March 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit dedicated to empowering youth to be changemakers for the environment, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental honorees Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg.
  • The benefit raised more than $650,000 to support the Foundation’s worldwide educational programming and grant-making efforts to engage and empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet.
  • During his acceptance speech, Schwartzberg remarked, “I believe that the battleground today is a battleground for attention.
  • To learn more about Captain Planet Foundation, please visit www.CaptainPlanetFoundation.org

XITE goes on a FAST-spree with Amagi

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that it has created 21 new FAST channels for music video brand XITE. These channels cater to various genres of music - pop, rock, country, r&b and more. Amagi is distributing the channels to the Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platform, Amazon Freevee, in the USA and Europe.

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  • Amagi is distributing the channels to the Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platform, Amazon Freevee, in the USA and Europe.
  • They share our passion for reimagining and reshaping the content ecosystem," said Srinivasan KA, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Amagi.
  • Amagi created the new channels for XITE within a short span of time (4 to 5 weeks) and primed them for distribution using its flagship solution, Amagi CLOUDPORT.
  • Amagi exceeded our expectations at every level," Niels Daalhuizen, Chief Product Officer at XITE "We look forward to bringing our content to more platforms and viewers in the CTV universe with Amagi."

XITE goes on a FAST-spree with Amagi

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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LONDON, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that it has created 21 new FAST channels for music video brand XITE. These channels cater to various genres of music - pop, rock, country, r&b and more. Amagi is distributing the channels to the Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platform, Amazon Freevee, in the USA and Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Amagi is distributing the channels to the Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platform, Amazon Freevee, in the USA and Europe.
  • They share our passion for reimagining and reshaping the content ecosystem," said Srinivasan KA, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Amagi.
  • Amagi created the new channels for XITE within a short span of time (4 to 5 weeks) and primed them for distribution using its flagship solution, Amagi CLOUDPORT.
  • Amagi exceeded our expectations at every level," Niels Daalhuizen, Chief Product Officer at XITE "We look forward to bringing our content to more platforms and viewers in the CTV universe with Amagi."

SIX BOSTON TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEXTGEN TV BROADCASTS

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Television viewers in Boston, the 10th-largest television market in the United States serving more than 2.5 million households, can now experience the future of broadcast television as six local stations today launched NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary, free digital broadcast technology that utilizes the internet and digital applications. The new standard gives viewers more news and entertainment choices, while providing broadcasters with a more compelling and interactive way to deliver their content.

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  • Now broadcasting in more than 50 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 75% of U.S. television households in 2023.
  • "This launch took an extraordinary amount of collaboration among the six stations involved and demonstrates the broadcast industry's commitment to NEXTGEN TV," commented Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV.
  • Viewers watching NEXTGEN TV channels can look forward to enhanced television viewing enabled by NEXTGEN TV as a complement to streaming platforms, as NEXTGEN TV doesn't compete for household bandwidth with over-the-top content, but is provided as a free over-the-air service to elevate viewers' experiences.
  • Boston viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting, www.watchnextgentv.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

Veritonic Expands Sales and Product Teams to Meet Increased Demand for Audio Intelligence

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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The latest additions to the Veritonic team include Lindsay Beach, Kate Judge, and Casey Hartigan as Sales Directors, and Madeline Ngo as Head of Product.

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  • The latest additions to the Veritonic team include Lindsay Beach, Kate Judge, and Casey Hartigan as Sales Directors, and Madeline Ngo as Head of Product.
  • Judge joins Veritonic from audio creative company SpokenLayer, where she was responsible for developing agency and brand partnerships to activate audio content and campaigns across podcast and smart speaker platforms.
  • Judge is a seasoned media sales professional with extensive experience in audio, voice, podcast, and OOH media sales.
  • Ngo brings more than 12 years of expertise in managing product strategy and operations to her new role at Veritonic.

Cox Media Group, Charter Spectrum TV Reach Carriage Agreement Without Disruption to Consumers

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group announced today it has reached a long-term carriage agreement with Charter Spectrum TV.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group announced today it has reached a long-term carriage agreement with Charter Spectrum TV.
  • “This deal with Charter, which is consistent with our long history of carriage agreements, reflects the value of our market-leading stations and mission of delivering vital and award-winning news and entertainment programming,” CMG said.
  • “We’re pleased to have reached this renewal without disruption to consumers, exemplifying our commitment to reaching timely and fair-market agreements with partners that negotiate in good faith.”