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HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE TO HOST 47TH ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) today announced actress Holly Robinson Peete will host the 47th Annual Gracie Awards and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Christina Perri will give a special live performance of her brand new single, "Evergone." The event will return in-person on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, and will honor some of the most talented women in television, radio and digital media who have demonstrated their commitment to sharing emotionally-charged, timely and compelling content that continues to further the achievements of all women in media.

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    LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) today announced actress Holly Robinson Peete will host the 47th Annual Gracie Awards and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Christina Perri will give a special live performance of her brand new single, "Evergone."
  • "I'm thrilled to be a part of such a special day honoring the tenacity, intelligence and fierceness of my fellow women in media," said Robinson Peete.
  • "I attended my first Gracie Awards over 10 years ago and have been a fan of AWMF and the work they do to uplift women ever since, so being asked to come back as the host is quite the honor.
  • For more information about The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation and the Gracie Awards please visit allwomeninmedia.org and follow on Twitter (@AllWomeninMedia), (#TheGracies), Instagram (@allwomeninmedia) and Facebook .

Cox Media Group Acquires Two Eugene, Oregon TV Stations

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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ATLANTA, May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) announced it successfully closed separate transactions for the acquisitions of KLSR (FOX) and KEVU (My Network TV), two television stations previously owned by California Oregon Broadcasting Inc. (COBI).

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  • ATLANTA, May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) announced it successfully closed separate transactions for the acquisitions of KLSR (FOX) and KEVU (My Network TV), two television stations previously owned by California Oregon Broadcasting Inc. (COBI).
  • The purchase of the Eugene, Oregon stations reinforces CMGs commitment to local television and the communities it serves.
  • KLSR and KEVU will join CMGs 31 market-leading TV stations group.
  • CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people.

Cox Media Group Announces Legal Department Changes

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) today announced the addition of longtime CBS executive Andrew J. Siegel as the new VP, Associate General Counsel - Business and Legal Affairs.

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  • ATLANTA, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) today announced the addition of longtime CBS executive Andrew J. Siegel as the new VP, Associate General Counsel - Business and Legal Affairs.
  • These changes elevate CMGs legal breadth and depth as we partner with our media stations and help drive the companys strong vision in an ever-changing media ecosystem, Greenberg said.
  • I congratulate Eric on building a legal department that is so well-equipped to partner with our media stations and support the dynamic nature of our vision and business strategy.
  • CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people.

CMG Files With FCC its Reply to Baseless Complaint and Makes Counterclaims Against Cincinnati Bell

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) today filed a formal response to the FCC in reply to a meritless FCC complaint by Cincinnati Bell (dba AltaFiber) in early April.

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  • ATLANTA, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) today filed a formal response to the FCC in reply to a meritless FCC complaint by Cincinnati Bell (dba AltaFiber) in early April.
  • The idea that CMG is demanding Cincinnati Bell to pay for broadband-only subscribers is patently false, said Paul Curran, CMGs EVP, Television.In fact, CMGs proposal specifically exempts broadband-only customers.
  • This behavior is a classic breach of the FCC good-faith negotiation rules, and CMG makes this counterclaim against Cincinnati Bell.
  • Despite Cincinnati Bells actions and what Curran called blatant theatrics, CMG continued to reach out with assurance that it seeks to have productive negotiations with Cincinnati Bell.

Cox Media Group launches major expansion of digital streaming strategy utilizing Amagi

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Media Group ("CMG") today announced the expansion of its digital streaming strategy via a deal with Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV. 

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  • The award-winning media company has grown its digital offerings powered by Amagiby nearly three-fold, expanding how they distribute and monetize content
    NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Media Group ("CMG") today announced the expansion of its digital streaming strategy via a deal with Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV.
  • With the rise of CTV and streaming, CMG has chosen Amagi to power its streaming across connected TV, mobile, web, and distribution as CMG migrates, builds, and launches a major expansion of its free digital streaming strategy.
  • "As their technology partner, Amagi offers CMG the ability to scale their digital strategy quickly and cost-effectively to achieve unprecedented growth.
  • CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people.

Cox Media Group launches major expansion of digital streaming strategy utilizing Amagi

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Media Group ("CMG") today announced the expansion of its digital streaming strategy via a deal with Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV. 

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  • The award-winning media company has grown its digital offerings powered by Amagiby nearly three-fold, expanding how they distribute and monetize content
    NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Media Group ("CMG") today announced the expansion of its digital streaming strategy via a deal with Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV.
  • With the rise of CTV and streaming, CMG has chosen Amagi to power its streaming across connected TV, mobile, web, and distribution as CMG migrates, builds, and launches a major expansion of its free digital streaming strategy.
  • "As their technology partner, Amagi offers CMG the ability to scale their digital strategy quickly and cost-effectively to achieve unprecedented growth.
  • CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people.

Nexstar Digital Names Dennis Cook Senior Vice President of Sales Marketing

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Nexstar Digital , the digital division of Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has named veteran marketing executive Dennis Cook as Senior Vice President of Sales Marketing.

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  • Nexstar Digital , the digital division of Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has named veteran marketing executive Dennis Cook as Senior Vice President of Sales Marketing.
  • Mr. Cook will oversee the digital divisions go-to-market strategy and all revenue-driving ad sales marketing initiatives in support of the advertising sales business.
  • A marketing and media industry veteran, Cook has held leadership roles in consumer marketing, affiliate distribution, and ad sales marketing at Sony Pictures Television, The Walt Disney Company, CBS Television, Showtime, and ESPN.
  • Mr. Cook joins Nexstar Digital from Gamut, a Cox Media Group company, where he led all marketing, communications, creative services, and insights teams focused on driving streaming ad sales revenue.

Pearl TV Launches RUN3TV, a New TV Web Platform That Brings Interactive Experiences and Streaming Content To Over-the-Air Viewers for the First Time

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, today announced the launch of the RUN3TV web platform that enables broadcasters to offer a brand-new hybrid TV service to over-the-air (OTA) viewers.

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  • RUN3TV was built to support NEXTGEN TV, otherwise known as ATSC 3.0, and bring content to life through two-way web interactivity.
  • "With NEXTGEN TV and RUN3TV, broadcasters can now bring the OTA environment into the digital world."
  • RUN3TV's web-based platform architecture enables stations to develop, innovate, and differentiate at the application services layer, allowing a consistent viewer experience across all NEXTGEN TV devices.
  • Broadcasters can now leverage advanced advertising in live and streaming content, audience insights, and premium content distribution thanks to the new platform.

Pearl TV, MediaTek Introduce 'FastTrack to NEXTGEN TV'--A Platform That Speeds Development and Time to Market of New Smart TVs and Devices

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, and MediaTek have launched 'FastTrack to NEXTGEN TV,' a program that accelerates and streamlines the path for adoption of NEXTGEN TV technology by consumer electronic makers producing smart TVs and related devices at volume.

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  • "We're excited that together with MediaTek, we can usher in high-volume, low-cost televisions that consumers desire and are buying today, particularly among millennials."
  • The FastTrack program provides consumer electronics manufacturers with an easier, faster, and more cost-effective process to introduce NEXTGEN TV-compatible products via MediaTek's Reference Platform.
  • "Consumers want TVs to come with NEXTGEN TV capabilities and they want to be part of the future of television.
  • MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables nearly 2 billion connected devices a year.

GAMUT REVOLUTIONIZES LOCAL OTT ADVERTISING THROUGH ADVANCED AND TURNKEY PERSONALIZATION OF ADS ACROSS OVER 100 PREMIUM CONTENT PROVIDERS THROUGH EXLUSUVE PARTNERSHIP WITH ADGREETZ

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamut, Cox Media Group's award-winning end-to-end automated and intelligent advertising platform for local OTT advertising, has entered a strategic partnership with AdGreetz, the industry's leading ad-tech, martech personalization provider. The partnership solves the industry challenge to offer compelling personalized local OTT advertisements to consumers, at scale, leveraging and further extending Gamut's platform capabilities and reach to an expansive list of over 100 of the most popular and premium publishers who are streaming OTT content.

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  • With Gamut and AdGreetz, national, regional, and local advertisers are now empowered to moreeffectively engage their consumers by producing, deploying, and optimizing relevant, datadriven, hyper-personalized ads that are received in real-time via OTT.
  • The partnership recentlycompleted its pilot campaign with a national wine and spirits retailer with a goal to increaseconversion rate and exposure using OTT advertising.
  • The customized campaign delivered a2.05X lift in total purchases made from those who were exposed to personalized ads comparedto those who did not receive personalized ads.
  • AdGreetz is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York,Philadelphia, London, Paris, Bangalore, Sydney and Kuwait City.