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Globe and Mail's André Picard and CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta to receive CJF Tributes

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Monday, February 8, 2021
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Both will receive the honour at the CJF Awards virtual ceremony on June 9 at 7 p.m.

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  • Both will receive the honour at the CJF Awards virtual ceremony on June 9 at 7 p.m.
  • The annual CJF Tribute recognizes a journalist who has made an impact on the global stage.
  • "The CJF is delighted this year to honour the Globe and Mail's AndrPicard, Canada's preeminent health journalist, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's world-renowned medical correspondent," says CJF board chair, Kathy English.
  • Picard has been a staff writer with the Globe since 1987 and is the author of five bestselling books.

Former CNBC Executive to Join Aiera in Key Advisory Role

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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In addition to media relations, Pink's role will involve product and partner development, as he brings over 20 years of global financial media experience spanning production, technology consulting, and financial advisory services.

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  • In addition to media relations, Pink's role will involve product and partner development, as he brings over 20 years of global financial media experience spanning production, technology consulting, and financial advisory services.
  • Notably, Pink served as Managing Director and Senior Vice-President of Business News for CNBC in the US, President and Managing Director of CNBC Asia in Singapore, and Vice-President of News and Programming for CNBC Europe in London.
  • "We're thrilled that Jeremy is joining the Aiera team as media advisor," said Ken Sena, CEO and Co-Founder of Aiera.
  • "I am delighted to be working with Ken and the entire team at Aiera," said Pink.

World Back to Work launches to help businesses reopen safely during pandemic

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --World Back to Work (WBTW), a mission-driven organization that is developing customized solutions to help the world's businesses get back to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic, today announced it has completed its initial investment round after the company's founding in March.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --World Back to Work (WBTW), a mission-driven organization that is developing customized solutions to help the world's businesses get back to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic, today announced it has completed its initial investment round after the company's founding in March.
  • As workplaces reopen across the U.S., WBTW offers employers crucial services that put employee safety first.
  • "Our broad-based employee surveys reveal that almost two thirds of employees think they're safer with an outside firm providing expert services.
  • World Back to Work (WBTW) is a mission-based software, products and services company helping employers get their employees back to work and keeping them safely at work.

ViacomCBS and Cox Media Group Renew Affiliation Agreements

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) and Cox Media Group (CMG) today announced a multi-year deal that renews CBS Television Network affiliation agreements for five stations, including two top 50 market affiliates, KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA and WJAX-TV in Jacksonville, FL.

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  • ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) and Cox Media Group (CMG) today announced a multi-year deal that renews CBS Television Network affiliation agreements for five stations, including two top 50 market affiliates, KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA and WJAX-TV in Jacksonville, FL.
  • Earlier this year, in February 2020, ViacomCBS and CMG entered into a multi-year renewal of the affiliation agreements for CMGs WXVT-LD located in Greenville/Greenwood, Mississippi.
  • CBS has been our valued partner for many years, and we are very pleased to have renewed our affiliation, said Cox Media Group CEO Dan York.
  • Cox Media Group (CMG) is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people.

Mission Broadcasting exercises WPIX option

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)has been informed that Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) has transferred its option to purchase Scripps' New York CW affiliate WPIX to Mission Broadcasting, Inc. and that Mission has exercised its option to purchase the station.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)has been informed that Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) has transferred its option to purchase Scripps' New York CW affiliate WPIX to Mission Broadcasting, Inc. and that Mission has exercised its option to purchase the station.
  • The option price is $75 million plus accrued interest, to be calculated on the period between the Sept. 19, 2019, purchase date of WPIX by Scripps and the option sale closing date.
  • In its purchase agreement with Nexstar, Scripps granted Nexstar the option to buy back WPIX.
  • Nexstar assigned its option to Mission Broadcasting, and Mission has exercised the option.

The WNET Group's Camp TV Brings Day Camp to Children Nationwide on Public Television Beginning July 13 (check local listings)

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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NEW YORK, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The WNET Group announced the launch of Camp TV, a new one-hour public television series that brings the day camp experience to children nationwide weekdays beginning Monday, July 13 on public television (check local listings).

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  • NEW YORK, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The WNET Group announced the launch of Camp TV, a new one-hour public television series that brings the day camp experience to children nationwide weekdays beginning Monday, July 13 on public television (check local listings).
  • In the New York metro area, Camp TV premieres Monday, July 13 at 10 a.m. on WLIW21; 11 a.m. on THIRTEEN; and 12 p.m. on NJTV.
  • "During this challenging time, we hope we're able to bring kids some of the magic, learning and fun of summer camp through Camp TV," said Neal Shapiro, President & CEO of The WNET Group.
  • Head counselor Zach kicks off each episode with a welcome song and announces the day's theme: silly hat day, camping day, rhyme day, silly sock day, backwards day and more.

American Tower Plans Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
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American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that the press announcement of its second quarter 2020 results is scheduled to be released to the news services at 7:00 a.m.

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  • American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that the press announcement of its second quarter 2020 results is scheduled to be released to the news services at 7:00 a.m.
  • ET on Thursday, July 30, 2020.
  • In addition, the Company has scheduled a conference call at 8:30 a.m.
  • ET on July 30, 2020 to discuss its results.

Shepard Smith Joins CNBC

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning broadcast journalist Shepard Smith will join CNBC, it was announced today by CNBC Chairman Mark Hoffman.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning broadcast journalist Shepard Smith will join CNBC, it was announced today by CNBC Chairman Mark Hoffman.
  • Smith will anchor a new one-hour evening news program titled The News with Shepard Smith, airing Monday through Friday at 7pm ET.
  • Smith will also assume the new roles of CNBC's Chief General News Anchor and Chief Breaking General News Anchor as well as Executive Editor of The News with Shepard Smith.
  • Prior to Shepard Smith Reporting, Smith anchored The FOX Report and Studio B.

NEXTGEN TV Launches On Four Major Television Stations In Salt Lake City

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Four of Salt Lake City's leading local television stations KUTV (CBS), KTVX (ABC), KUCW (CW) and KJZZ-TV (Ind),today became among the first in the nation to begin broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Four of Salt Lake City's leading local television stations KUTV (CBS), KTVX (ABC), KUCW (CW) and KJZZ-TV (Ind),today became among the first in the nation to begin broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • The Salt Lake City launch is one of the first in the country for NEXTGEN TV and follows a decade of development of the new technology anda year of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • The participating stations have cooperated to ensure that current programming remains available to all Salt Lake City viewers, regardless of whether they receive their television service by antenna, cable, or satellite.
  • "Bringing NEXTGEN TV to Nexstar's Salt Lake City television stations enables us to continue moving forward with the roll-out of NEXTGEN TV across our 114 markets," said Brett Jenkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Nexstar.

Nexstar Broadcasting Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Jones to Retire

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Jones, will retire August 1, 2020, following a 40-year career in the broadcast industry.

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  • Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Jones, will retire August 1, 2020, following a 40-year career in the broadcast industry.
  • Mr. Jones joined Nexstar in 2003 as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager and was named Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Nexstar Broadcasting in 2008.
  • Prior to joining Nexstar, Mr. Jones served as Vice President and General Manager of KTVT-TV (CBS) and KTXA-TV (IND) in Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX, for seven years.
  • Nexstar Medias Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Perry Sook added, Brian has had a great career during which he established a clear record of success which supported our long-term growth.