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MGM Alternative and the Global Esports Federation Ink Deal to Create Content Surrounding the Global Esports Games, Esports Athletes, and Gaming Lifestyle

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Friday, January 19, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF's esports conventions and events.

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New linear and streaming content to be developed, as well as live events
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios , and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle.
Esports has experienced unprecedented growth and success in recent years, with the global esports market estimated at US$4.2bn in 2024.
(Source: Statista, January 2024)
"With the global interest in esports at an all-time high, we're eager to share the stories and excitement surrounding the Global Esports Games, their athletes, and the gaming lifestyle," said Barry Poznick, general manager, MGM Alternative.
Together, Global Esports and MGM Alternative will provide an innovative platform that will power growth and value for the world's esports community," said Paul J.

MGM Alternative and the Global Esports Federation Ink Deal to Create Content Surrounding the Global Esports Games, Esports Athletes, and Gaming Lifestyle

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Friday, January 19, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle. In collaboration, MGM Alternative, which produces The Voice, Shark Tank, and Survivor, and GEF, which promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally, will work to develop new linear and streaming content, as well as live events within GEF's esports conventions and events.

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New linear and streaming content to be developed, as well as live events
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios , and the Global Esports Federation announced a deal to create content surrounding the Global Esports Games, esports athletes, and the gaming lifestyle.
Esports has experienced unprecedented growth and success in recent years, with the global esports market estimated at US$4.2bn in 2024.
(Source: Statista, January 2024)
"With the global interest in esports at an all-time high, we're eager to share the stories and excitement surrounding the Global Esports Games, their athletes, and the gaming lifestyle," said Barry Poznick, general manager, MGM Alternative.
Together, Global Esports and MGM Alternative will provide an innovative platform that will power growth and value for the world's esports community," said Paul J.

Hard Candy x Wednesday Drops the Most Woe-ful Halloween Collection

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's kooky, spooky and coming to a makeup shelf near you. Hard Candy is teaming up with MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer), an Amazon Company, to launch a limited-edition Wednesday makeup collection inspired by the hit MGM Television produced series for Netflix. Whether black is your happy color or you are looking to go bold and be the strange you want to be, this collection will satisfy every peculiar desire.

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Hard Candy is teaming up with MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer), an Amazon Company, to launch a limited-edition Wednesday makeup collection inspired by the hit MGM Television produced series for Netflix.
"As a brand deeply rooted in creativity, we are thrilled to collaborate with MGM for this collection," said Curan Mehra, CEO of Hard Candy.
"Wednesday redefines 'normal' and we know our community will create incredible, otherworldly looks this Halloween."
The Hard Candy x Wednesday collection is available exclusively at Walmart.com and at Walmart stores in the U.S. for a limited time only.

'Act Your Age' season finale July 29 on Bounce TV

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

ATLANTA, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bounce TV's newest hit series "Act Your Age" will wrap its record-breaking first season on Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. Video here.

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ATLANTA, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bounce TV's newest hit series "Act Your Age" will wrap its record-breaking first season on Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. Video here.
The 16-episode first season, produced in partnership with MGM, premiered in March and was seen by 2.14 million viewers in its debut telecasts, making it the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce history and the No.
3 new comedy of the season, alongside NBC's "Night Court" and "Lopez vs.
In the season finale, Bernadette imagines a world where Angela and Keisha never moved into the penthouse.

ForceBrands Introduces CreatorForce Hiring Practice for the Creator Economy

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, ForceBrands, a strategic recruitment leader for consumer brands, announced the launch of CreatorForce, its specialized hiring practice for creator and celebrity brands.

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NEW YORK, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, ForceBrands , a strategic recruitment leader for consumer brands, announced the launch of CreatorForce, its specialized hiring practice for creator and celebrity brands.
CreatorForce connects top creators, creator agencies, celebrities, tech entrepreneurs, and venture groups investing in the creator space to the strategic talent that accelerates business growth.
"The creator economy is booming with creators who are driving real industry change and changing the consumer landscape," said Josh Wand, Founder and CEO of ForceBrands.
That's where CreatorForce comes in, offering hiring solutions to unleash that next stage of growth through strategic hires."

'Act Your Age' becomes a top-three new comedy of the season, summer run set to premiere June 3 on Bounce TV

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The premieres kick off the second half of the 16-episode first season of "Act Your Age," running weekly on Saturday nights through the summer.

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The premieres kick off the second half of the 16-episode first season of "Act Your Age," running weekly on Saturday nights through the summer.
Bounce will air the first seven episodes in double-features every Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT starting April 29.
A spring season marathon is set for Saturday, May 27 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Comedy includes series coded as situation comedy, comedy variety, and evening animation, excludes programs with less than 3 telecasts; based on M-SU 8-8:30P Strict Daypart 9/19/22 – 4/9/23)

'Act Your Age' reaches more than two million viewers in debut, becomes most-watched series launch in Bounce history

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

ATLANTA, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The series premiere episodes of the newest Bounce (@BounceTV) original series "Act Your Age" were seen by 2.14 million viewers in their debut telecasts.

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ATLANTA, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The series premiere episodes of the newest Bounce (@BounceTV) original series "Act Your Age" were seen by 2.14 million viewers in their debut telecasts.
The first two episodes of "Act Your Age" premiered back-to-back on Bounce on Saturday, March 4 from 8 to 9 p.m.
ET, and their initial airing burst within 24 hours included a special presentation on Bounce's sister network ION.
"Act Your Age" becomes the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce history.

Presenting the Inaugural Streaming Automotive Summit: Evolution Media Group Collaborates with S&P Global Mobility, The Trade Desk, Experian and Magnite

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Media Group, a leader in streaming advertising measurement and optimization solutions, announced today it will host its inaugural Streaming Automotive Summit on March 1-3, 2023 in Newport Beach, CA. Backed by founding members Polk Automotive Solutions from S&P Global Mobility, The Trade Desk, Experian and Manite, the Summit will provide insight into the latest tools and strategies for Connected TV (CTV) and Digital Audio Advertising as it is being implemented in 2023 by top automotive marketers.

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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Media Group, a leader in streaming advertising measurement and optimization solutions, announced today it will host its inaugural Streaming Automotive Summit on March 1-3, 2023 in Newport Beach, CA.
The two-day summit will feature speakers from leading media platforms, attribution technologists, audience data sources, and inventory partners.
"We hope to dispel many of the notions and thinking around how to approach streaming, most of which are rooted in broadcast media buying," says Brett Hall, partner at Evolution Media Group.
We are excited to be part of the Streaming Automotive Summit and thank Evolution Media for creating this platform to jumpstart conversation and innovation."

Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Promotes Mark Eisner to Senior Vice President of Content Distribution, Partnerships and Programming

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

"Mark Eisner is a valued member of our distribution team," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. "Mark is an excellent executive and well-positioned to expand our content distribution and partnerships globally -- across all of Allen Media Group's platforms."

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Groupproudly announces the elevation of Mark Eisner to Senior Vice President of Content Distribution, Partnerships and Programming.
Eisner's previous title was Vice President of Content Distribution -- a position he has held since first joining Allen Media Group in 2016.
Eisner will also oversee content partnerships for Allen Media Group's growing OTT platform portfolio, including The Weather Channel's free-streaming AVOD service Local Now.
"Mark Eisner is a valued member of our distribution team," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.

UPDATED – Tongji Healthcare Group, Inc. Announces New Board Member

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Friday, July 31, 2020

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Mr. Marenzi, 64, previously held president roles at Paramount International Television and MGM Worldwide Television.

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Mr. Marenzi, 64, previously held president roles at Paramount International Television and MGM Worldwide Television.
He was instrumental in increasing license revenue for MGM, including for the James Bond franchise, as well as overseeing MGMs global TV channel group.
Mr. Marenzi has launched global content franchises including STARGATE, NCIS, TEEN WOLF, and History Channels VIKINGS.
He is an active Board Member of the Hollywood Radio & TV Society (HRTS) and has served on the Executive Committees of the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS).