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ATX Visium SBB Security Adapter Gains Traction in Commercial DIRECTV Installations

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

ATX Networks, a global leader in broadband access and media distribution solutions, disclosed that the Visium™ Set-Back Box (SBB), the company’s pocketsize Pro:Idiom®-compatible security adapter, is now a preferred end-device for cost-efficiently elevating the in-room experience among resellers of DIRECTV’s satellite television service for hospitality and other commercial venues.

Key Points: 
  • ATX Networks, a global leader in broadband access and media distribution solutions, disclosed that the Visium™ Set-Back Box (SBB), the company’s pocketsize Pro:Idiom®-compatible security adapter, is now a preferred end-device for cost-efficiently elevating the in-room experience among resellers of DIRECTV’s satellite television service for hospitality and other commercial venues.
  • “The Visium SBB was already a great solution for enabling non-commercial televisions to display encryption-protected programming and support the latest compression technologies,” said Aaron Starr, president of NACE, Inc., a leading DIRECTV distributor and ATX business partner.
  • North American Cable Equipment (NACE) is a distribution specialist of satellite television system equipment and installation materials for the DIRECTV commercial market.
  • The ATX Visium SBB will be on display at Evolve 2024, NACE’s annual in-depth training and network event that begins March 11 in Las Vegas.

Leading ASPM Platform ArmorCode Appoints Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

ArmorCode, the leading unified Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform for managing vulnerabilities and weaknesses across applications, infrastructure and the software supply chain, today announced the appointment of Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ArmorCode, the leading unified Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform for managing vulnerabilities and weaknesses across applications, infrastructure and the software supply chain, today announced the appointment of Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Feigin brings 25 years of experience leading communications and marketing for disruptive technology brands, including Sumo Logic, VMware and Borland.
  • Prior to ArmorCode, Feigin was the Chief Communications and Brand Officer at Sumo Logic, a leader in big data analytics, security and observability.
  • The ArmorCode ASPM Platform unifies the siloed world of software security and helps organizations understand and improve their software security posture.

Big News in the City of Big Shoulders as Scientology Church Opens on Printer's Row

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Monday, March 4, 2024

CHICAGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On an unseasonably mild March Chicago day, just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and four blocks from the city center, a crowd of thousands, including local dignitaries, jubilantly welcomed the newest jewel to Chicago's fabled Printer's Row, the gloriously restored seven-story structure that is now the new Ideal Church of Scientology Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • When it comes to Scientology, on this opening day, the City of Big Dreams proudly proclaimed, Game On!
  • In that spirit, community and civic leaders partner with the Church to bring neighborhoods together under the banner of building a better Chicago.
  • And when the Church of Scientology began supporting the neighborhood events, he added, "You came back again, and again and again.
  • The March Grand Opening of the Ideal Church of Scientology Chicago is one of the highlights of an already expansive 2024.

NEW SCIENTOLOGY STAR RISES IN TEXAS'S ALL-STAR CAPITAL OF AUSTIN

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Sunday, February 25, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the crossroads of all things Austin, crowds of Scientologists and guests gathered on a clear Saturday afternoon February 24 and gave an ecstatic Texas welcome to the new Ideal Church of Scientology Austin. The ribbon-cutting, the first in a wave of Grand Openings at the start of 2024, embodied the spirit of unabated growth that has become the hallmark of Scientology today.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the crossroads of all things Austin, crowds of Scientologists and guests gathered on a clear Saturday afternoon February 24 and gave an ecstatic Texas welcome to the new Ideal Church of Scientology Austin.
  • "For those of you who aren't from Austin, this town is a university town.
  • We work to keep our neighborhood at the front of the pack when it comes to, well, everything," Mr. McHone said.
  • The new Austin Ideal Org provides the city with an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology, beginning with the Public Information Center.

FOX Weather Expands Distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+, effective February 13th, announced its president Sharri Berg.

Key Points: 
  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+, effective February 13th, announced its president Sharri Berg.
  • In making the announcement, Berg said, “As the fastest growing weather service, we are excited to further expand our platform, bringing Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+ audiences FOX Weather’s premium live weather news programming.”
    FOX Weather is available to Hulu + Live TV’s 4.6 million subscribers through its core lineup, which includes over 95 channels across news, sports, and entertainment programming.
  • Viewers will be able to find FOX Weather via the Hulu + Live TV channel guide.
  • Viewers can find FOX Weather by going to the TCLtv+ app’s news and opinion category.

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE EXPANDS PARTNERSHIP WITH TORNEOS AND DIRECTV FOR LATIN AMERICA

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Monday, February 12, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced an expanded multi-year partnership with Torneos, a leading company in generating sports related content. Under the deal, DIRECTV will continue to serve as the exclusive PFL media partner in Latin America.

Key Points: 
  • Under the deal, DIRECTV will continue to serve as the exclusive PFL media partner in Latin America.
  • "The Professional Fighters League is proud to expand our partnership with Torneos and DIRECTV, our exclusive media partner in Latin America," said PFL CEO Peter Murray.
  • "We are thrilled to expand our partnership with PFL and continue bringing to Latin America first-class fighting events and content," added Santiago Sluzewski Monti, Regional Rights and Commercial Director of Torneos.
  • PFL is primetime on ESPN/ESPN+ in the U.S. and is broadcast and streamed in 150 countries with 20 premium media distribution partners.

Cox Media Group and DIRECTV Reach A Multi-Year Deal and Restore Stations 

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Sunday, February 11, 2024

ATLANTA and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) and DIRECTV have officially reached a new multi-year agreement that will restore all CMG stations on DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) and DIRECTV have officially reached a new multi-year agreement that will restore all CMG stations on DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse, effective immediately.
  • DIRECTV and CMG greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers.

TAPPP Announces Agreement with Vrio Corp. and DIRECTV Latin America to bring Contextual Betting and Interactivity to the Region

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TAPPP and Vrio Corp./DIRECTV announced an agreement to bring interactive television to Latin America for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TAPPP and Vrio Corp./DIRECTV announced an agreement to bring interactive television to Latin America for the first time.
  • DIRECTV Latin America and Sky Brazil will deploy TAPPP's patented MicroApp Platform™ to all its customers enabling real-time interactive services, including betting and contextual commerce, across both its linear TV services and its DGO streaming platform.
  • At launch, the MicroApp Platform will be featured alongside live-sports telecasts with plans to roll it out across all types of programming in the future.
  • With contextual commerce, a viewer can take advantage of personalized offers instantly and get exactly what they want, fast."

DIRECTV Once Again Drops Local TV Stations, Cutting Off Access to Cox Media Group Stations for Millions of Consumers

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today DIRECTV removed all Cox Media Group (CMG) TV stations from its lineups after refusing CMG’s offer to extend negotiations.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today DIRECTV removed all Cox Media Group (CMG) TV stations from its lineups after refusing CMG’s offer to extend negotiations.
  • With this move, DIRECTV has once again blocked millions of consumers from accessing the vital local news, emergency information, weather, traffic, sports, and entertainment programming that CMG’s TV stations provide.
  • Concerned viewers should call DIRECTV now at 1-800-531-5000 and demand that DIRECTV brings back local CMG stations.
  • Viewers can also drop DIRECTV now and switch to Xfinity, Spectrum, Verizon/FIOS TV, YouTube TV, or Hulu+Live TV, where their local CMG stations are available.

New Film, Screening at Scientology Churches, Shows the Secret of Creating a Better World

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Saturday, February 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a world grappling with social unrest and nearly insurmountable challenges, a new film fosters hope. In honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week, Scientology Churches are screening Operation: Do Something About It. The film presents a living example of the motto of the Scientology Volunteer Minister, that no matter the circumstances, "Something can be done about it." 

Key Points: 
  • In honor of World Interfaith Harmony Week, Scientology Churches are screening Operation: Do Something About It .
  • The film presents a living example of the motto of the Scientology Volunteer Minister, that no matter the circumstances, "Something can be done about it."
  • Operation: Do Something About It follows Scientology Volunteer Ministers who served alongside emergency personnel, civic leaders and interfaith partners to help their communities throughout the pandemic.
  • It documents the Volunteer Ministers' massive educational campaign to help their communities understand how to stay well.