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The Wall Street Journal Launches Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Council

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wall Street Journal has expanded its suite of leadership networks with the launch of a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Council .

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  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wall Street Journal has expanded its suite of leadership networks with the launch of a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Council .
  • This exclusive, invitation-only international community will convene and connect the world’s most influential compliance leaders to discuss the issues shaping the increasingly complex risk landscape.
  • Representing a range of businesses and industries, founding members of the WSJ CCO Council include:
    Amanda Archibald, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Equinor ASA
    Cindy Moehring, Founder, Executive Chair, Business Integrity Leadership Initiative, University of Arkansas, board member, former US Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Walmart
    Dr. Manuel Liatowitsch, Group General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Ringier AG
    Liz Atlee, SVP, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, CBRE
    Matt Miner, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Walmart Inc.
    Nancy Grygiel, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Compliance and Business Ethics and Chief Compliance Officer, Amgen, Inc.
    Members will have access to trusted content, networking experiences, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and a robust calendar of global events, including the inaugural CCO Council Summit taking place on May 2, 2024, in London.
  • It joins the Journal’s successful existing C-Suite executive memberships: the CEO Council, CFO Network, CIO Network and CMO Network.

Swiss media houses select Gravito as their technology provider

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

HELSINKI, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Digital Alliance, a consortium of the four biggest private Swiss media houses and public broadcaster SRG, is responding to the increasing international competition for advertising revenue by investing in local cooperation.

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  • HELSINKI, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Digital Alliance, a consortium of the four biggest private Swiss media houses and public broadcaster SRG, is responding to the increasing international competition for advertising revenue by investing in local cooperation.
  • Gravito has signed a licensing agreement with OneLog AG, a company jointly owned by the Swiss media houses CHMedia, NZZ, Ringier, and TX Group.
  • OneLog is expanding its services to offer a digital advertising ID in addition to its current single sign-on service for Swiss media companies and publishers.
  • We are confident that Gravito's expertise and technology will play a pivotal role in achieving our goal of creating a sustainable, privacy-first digital advertising environment that benefits all stakeholders in the Swiss media and advertising landscape."

Swiss media houses select Gravito as their technology provider

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

HELSINKI, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Digital Alliance, a consortium of the four biggest private Swiss media houses and public broadcaster SRG, is responding to the increasing international competition for advertising revenue by investing in local cooperation.

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  • HELSINKI, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Swiss Digital Alliance, a consortium of the four biggest private Swiss media houses and public broadcaster SRG, is responding to the increasing international competition for advertising revenue by investing in local cooperation.
  • Gravito has signed a licensing agreement with OneLog AG, a company jointly owned by the Swiss media houses CHMedia, NZZ, Ringier, and TX Group.
  • OneLog is expanding its services to offer a digital advertising ID in addition to its current single sign-on service for Swiss media companies and publishers.
  • We are confident that Gravito's expertise and technology will play a pivotal role in achieving our goal of creating a sustainable, privacy-first digital advertising environment that benefits all stakeholders in the Swiss media and advertising landscape."

SoftwareOne Founding Shareholders request the convening of an EGM

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Monday, February 5, 2024

In addition, Annabella Bassler restructured Ringier’s operations in Romania into a profitable and modern media company from mid-2014 until 2021.

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  • In addition, Annabella Bassler restructured Ringier’s operations in Romania into a profitable and modern media company from mid-2014 until 2021.
  • Before joining Ringier, she worked at the finance department of Hamburg Süd, the shipping company of the Oetker Group, from 2004 to 2007.
  • Annabella Bassler studied Economics at the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel, Buenos Aires and Los Angeles, where she also received her doctorate.
  • Additionally, he was a member of the Board of Directors at SoftwareOne until 2022.

Maggie Liu Appointed as President of Ringier Trade Media

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

SHANGHAI, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maggie Liu will assume the role of President of Ringier Trade Media and Shanghai Ringier Events Co., Ltd., starting January 2, 2024, succeeding the founder Michael R. Hay (Mike).

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  • SHANGHAI, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maggie Liu will assume the role of President of Ringier Trade Media and Shanghai Ringier Events Co., Ltd., starting January 2, 2024, succeeding the founder Michael R. Hay (Mike).
  • Maggie joined Ringier in 2003, managing the Ringier Guangzhou office.
  • She has held various positions within the company, including Manager of the Ringier Guangzhou office, South China Manager, South China Sales Director, South and North China General Manager, and Vice President.
  • Maggie said, "I look forward to leading Ringier to become a technology-driven industrial media company, bringing advanced intelligent technology and high-quality content to more customers.

Seeing Russian Tanks Near His Hometown Was Dreadful. So He Started Creating Anti-War Posters.

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Ukrainian designer Mykola Kovalenko has made one anti-war poster per day since 24 Feb. - the dawn of war in Ukraine.

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  • Ukrainian designer Mykola Kovalenko has made one anti-war poster per day since 24 Feb. - the dawn of war in Ukraine.
  • A firm stance against injustice and violence is a matter of principle for Mykola Kovalenko , an acclaimed and awarded Ukrainian graphic designer.
  • Its use will then be decided by a committee consisting of four marketing executives, including the CEO of International Effectivity.
  • Well known for taking an active stance on social issues, Mykola has initiated a number of international social projects and held numerous solo exhibitions.

Palantir and Ringier Extend Digital Transformation Partnership

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b'Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) and Ringier AG today announced they have renewed their strategic partnership to provide Ringier with software to further its digital transformation and accelerate its shift to a digital-first global media company.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • b'Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) and Ringier AG today announced they have renewed their strategic partnership to provide Ringier with software to further its digital transformation and accelerate its shift to a digital-first global media company.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • By expanding reach and enhancing the relationship to its audience, Ringier is able in turn to increase the revenue needed to fund quality journalism.
  • As a venture capital provider, Ringier supports innovative digital start-ups.
  • Today, over 72 per cent of its operating profit already comes from digital, where Ringier is a leader among European media companies.

Blick TV Launches Switzerland’s First Digital TV Channel, Powered by Brightcove

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the worlds leading video technology platform, today announced that Switzerlands first 24/7 digital TV channel, Blick TV , is running on Brightcove Live and Video Cloud.

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  • Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV), the worlds leading video technology platform, today announced that Switzerlands first 24/7 digital TV channel, Blick TV , is running on Brightcove Live and Video Cloud.
  • Blick TV brings its audiences live breaking national news stories, as well as capitalizes on its partnership with CNN to bring audiences international news stories.
  • Using Brightcove, Blick TV live streams breaking news topics for its viewers, as well as easily creates segmented clips to store for seamless video on-demand viewing.
  • When we decided to launch Switzerlands first digital TV station we knew how crucial a superior user experience would be, said Thomas Spiegel, CEO, Blick Group.

AirConsole Raises USD 3M in a Series A funding Round

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

Smartphones are used as gamepads

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  • Smartphones are used as gamepads
    ZURICH, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AirConsole , a globally leading platform for casual games, today announced the raise of USD 3M in a Series A funding round.
  • Funds will be used to build out the game library and develop partnerships with TV operators and manufacturers globally.
  • AirConsole built up a community of 5 million players over the past 4 years, and is widely considered the 'Netflix of games'.
  • The Series A funding round was led by Ringier Digital Ventures .

AirConsole Raises USD 3M in a Series A funding Round

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

ZURICH, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AirConsole , a globally leading platform for casual games, today announced the raise of USD 3M in a Series A funding round.

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  • ZURICH, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AirConsole , a globally leading platform for casual games, today announced the raise of USD 3M in a Series A funding round.
  • AirConsole built up a community of 5 million players over the past 4 years, and is widely considered the 'Netflix of games'.
  • The Series A funding round was led by Ringier Digital Ventures .
  • AirConsole is a fantastic opportunity for these partners and will give AirConsole's game publishers a boost in audience for their games."