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BET Announces Livestream Partnership of “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” on TIDAL

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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Today BET announces partnership with TIDAL, global music and entertainment platform, to live-stream the SAVING OUR SELVES: A BET COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT, special for free on TIDAL.com/BET.

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  • Today BET announces partnership with TIDAL, global music and entertainment platform, to live-stream the SAVING OUR SELVES: A BET COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT, special for free on TIDAL.com/BET.
  • Following the broadcast premiere, the encore of SAVING OUR SELVES: A BET COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT, will be available on BET+ Thursday, April 23rd.
  • Connie Orlando, EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET and Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment will serve as Executive Producers for the Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort broadcast special.
  • To speak to these issues, BET News in partnership with Facebook and CBS News announced a primetime news special BET News and Facebook Present: COVID-19: Black Americas Fight, airing commercial-free Wednesday, April 22 at 7 PM ET on BET, BET HER and streamed on BET & BET News Facebook Pages.

HBO Max to Launch May 27th

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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Consumers will quickly see that HBO Max is set apart by a foundation of loved brands built over decades but stitched together with a distinctive voice and product experience, added Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max, President, TNT, TBS, and truTV.

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  • Consumers will quickly see that HBO Max is set apart by a foundation of loved brands built over decades but stitched together with a distinctive voice and product experience, added Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer, HBO Max, President, TNT, TBS, and truTV.
  • It is thrilling to be approaching the launch of HBO Max so we can finally share the first wave of content our teams have been developing in partnership with a group of unparalleled creators, said Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max.
  • HBO Max will also offer an extensive selection of third-party acquired series and movie titles that stand out in the expanding marketplace.
  • In addition to series, specials, and docs, HBO Max will feature a library of more than 2,000 feature films within the first year.

Ashleigh Banfield Joins Court TV as Special Contributor

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Monday, April 20, 2020
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ATLANTA, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --One of television's top legal journalists, Ashleigh Banfield, will join Court TV as a special contributor, appearing nightly on Court TV's live primetime show seen weeknights at 8:00 p.m.

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  • ATLANTA, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --One of television's top legal journalists, Ashleigh Banfield, will join Court TV as a special contributor, appearing nightly on Court TV's live primetime show seen weeknights at 8:00 p.m.
  • Banfield, a popular host on the original Court TV, will join anchors Vinnie Politan, Julie Grant and Ted Rowlands in discussing the legal news of the day.
  • After her successful stint on the first Court TV, Banfield went on to anchor CNN's Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield and HLN's Primetime Justice with Ashleigh Banfield.
  • Court TV is also live streamed on CourtTV.com as well as the Court TV app for Roku,Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Android and Apple devices.All feature robust and exclusive content from the massive Court TV library, includingthe nation's most compelling, high-profile cases over the past 20 yearsavailable on demand.

WarnerMedia and Charter Communications Announce Distribution Agreement for HBO Max

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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WarnerMedia, a division of AT&T Inc., and Charter Communications, Inc. announced today a new multiyear distribution agreement that will make HBO Max, WarnerMedias anticipated streaming platform, available to Charter customers when it launches next month.

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  • WarnerMedia, a division of AT&T Inc., and Charter Communications, Inc. announced today a new multiyear distribution agreement that will make HBO Max, WarnerMedias anticipated streaming platform, available to Charter customers when it launches next month.
  • Through the pact, all of Charters existing HBO subscribers, including subscribers in its Spectrum Silver and Gold video packages, will automatically be given access to HBO Max and its greatly expanded programming offering for no additional charge and with no action required other than signing into the HBO Max app.
  • All remaining and new customers will be able to purchase HBO Max directly from Charter.
  • We look forward to working together to bring HBO Max to Spectrum subscribers when the product launches next month.

Fox 5 New York Airs Television Special to Benefit City Harvest

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian announced today that he will produce and host a one-hour television special this Friday evening, April 17, 2020 to raise money for City Harvest.

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  • NEW YORK, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian announced today that he will produce and host a one-hour television special this Friday evening, April 17, 2020 to raise money for City Harvest.
  • THE GREAT NEW YORK FOODATHON will feature the biggest names in culinary, film, television, music, comedy and sports all from their homes around the country.
  • "It's an honor to host The Great New York Foodathon and pay tribute to the greatest city in the world."
  • The special will air onWNYWFox 5 NY and WWOR Channel 9 and stream on all of Fox NY's digital platforms.

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Stands With Hispanic Owned-Businesses Impacted By The COVID-19 Crisis

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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These fast-growing enterprises are fueling the economic engine of our country and leading small business growth across all groups.

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  • These fast-growing enterprises are fueling the economic engine of our country and leading small business growth across all groups.
  • During these challenging times, it is critical that we help them overcome this unprecedented crisis," said Cesar Conde, Chairman, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and NBCUniversal International Group.
  • This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit.
  • NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Sony Pictures Networks India and WWE® Expand Partnership in India

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited, (SPN) and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a five-year extension with an expanded broadcast agreement that will deliver WWEs weekly flagship programming and localized content in India and the Indian subcontinent, making SPN the exclusive home to WWE in-ring content across its television and digital platforms.

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  • Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited, (SPN) and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a five-year extension with an expanded broadcast agreement that will deliver WWEs weekly flagship programming and localized content in India and the Indian subcontinent, making SPN the exclusive home to WWE in-ring content across its television and digital platforms.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200331005215/en/
    Sony Pictures Networks India and WWE Expand Partnership in India (Graphic: Business Wire)
    As part of the agreement, SPN will have the rights to air Raw, SmackDown, NXT as well as WWE pay-per-view specials live on its sports and digital platforms in English, Hindi and regional languages.
  • The expanded partnership also provides SPN the rights to WWE Network which hosts thousands of hours of content to be made available to audiences in India exclusively through SonyLIV, SPNs OTT platform.
  • WWE will also return to India with even bigger live events and Superstars will visit the region for promotional tours to engage with fans.

EstrellaTV Expands Access to its Content During COVID-19

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, EstrellaTV recently expanded its news operations both nationally and locally.

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  • As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, EstrellaTV recently expanded its news operations both nationally and locally.
  • In addition, to its long-standing morning, evening and late-night news programs, EstrellaTV has added four new national newscasts dedicated to COVID-19 coverage.
  • This is supported by extensive daily news content across all its radio and digital media platforms.
  • The company's EstrellaTV Network is distributed through owned and operated TV stations, TV network affiliates and related digital media properties.

The Kelley Group and Inc. CEO Project Join with "Behind the Scenes" to Produce "Training and Crisis Communications Solutions"

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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This not-for-profit educational documentary will be broadcast on Public Television, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, Discovery, and will be distributed via the Internet.

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  • This not-for-profit educational documentary will be broadcast on Public Television, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, Discovery, and will be distributed via the Internet.
  • The documentary will feature The Kelley Group's co-founders, Sarano and Brooke Kelley.
  • The Kelley Group [ http://www.thekelleygroup.net/ ]: Wall Street's premier coaching, training and professional speaking company.
  • Inc. CEO Project: Helps Inc. 500/ 5000 CEOs improve the performance of their high-growth companies with business-advisory CEO peer groups.

Charlie Henrich Jr. Named VP/General Manager Of KCTV/KSMO In Kansas City

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com ) announced today that it has named Charlie Henrich Jr. Vice President and General Manager of KCTV and KSMO, Meredith's CBS and MyNetwork TV stations in Kansas City, MO, effective April 1, 2020.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com ) announced today that it has named Charlie Henrich Jr. Vice President and General Manager of KCTV and KSMO, Meredith's CBS and MyNetwork TV stations in Kansas City, MO, effective April 1, 2020.
  • Henrich currently serves as VP/General Manager at WHNS-TV, Meredith's FOX affiliate in Greenville, SC.
  • He also served as General Manager of KMEG-TV and KPTH-TV in Sioux City, IA; and VP and General Manager of WFTX-TV in Fort Myers, FL.
  • "I am excited to be returning to Kansas City and to be joining the team at KCTV and KSMO," said Henrich.