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Smartaira Appoints Darren Rish as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartaira announced today that Darren Rish has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer working directly with industry veteran, Dan Terheggen in his new role as Board Chairman.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartaira announced today that Darren Rish has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer working directly with industry veteran, Dan Terheggen in his new role as Board Chairman.
  • "The entire Smartaira team is thrilled to have Darren join us as the new CEO," said Dan Terheggen , Board Chairman.
  • Darren Rish joins Smartaira with over 25 years of telecom industry experience ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 Multiple System Operators (MSOs).
  • "I am very excited about joining Smartaira and working with Dan and the team to expand the company's presence and reputation in our core markets," said Darren Rish .

Parks Associates Hosts ADT, DIRECTV, Crestron Electronics, Enseo, Groove and Della Connect, Piaggio Fast Forward, and Worldvue at CONNECTIONS™ and Smart Spaces Virtual Event

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Market research leader Parks Associates announces its virtual events on October 5, as part of the CONNECTIONS™ and Smart Spaces conferences, focusing on the business and tech innovations driving growth in home security and hospitality.

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  • The residential technology market and the hospitality markets continue to add personalization and new experiences through connectivity and technology enablement, which create multiple new revenue streams.
  • The hospitality market continues to grow as hotels look to differentiate entertainment, access, and check-in and concierge services.
  • The Smart Spaces session "Hospitality Market: Tech Driving New Value," 11:00 am CT, moderated by Kristen Hanich , Research Director, Parks Associates, examines new tech-based value propositions in hotels.
  • To schedule an interview with an analyst or to request specific data, please contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein at [email protected] or 972-490-1113.

What Could be Better Than Love and Chocolate? Celebrate Both on Meet a Scientologist

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Who can resist the lure of fine chocolate and gelato? Certainly not anyone entering Cioccolato e Gelato, a confectionary shop owned by Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis, renowned as one of the best in all of Sicily.

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  • Certainly not anyone entering Cioccolato e Gelato, a confectionary shop owned by Armando Siracusano and Gabriella Comis, renowned as one of the best in all of Sicily.
  • Watch this enticingly delicious, irresistibly delightful story on the Scientology Network, Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
  • After running away together when Gabriella's father was dead set against their relationship, the mafia derailed their first business venture.
  • Watch this enticingly delicious, irresistibly delightful story on this week's featured episode of Meet a Scientologist on the Scientology Network, Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Customer Loyalty Among Live TV Streamers Much Stronger Than Cable and Satellite Customers, J.D. Power Finds

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The likelihood of live TV streaming customers switching services in the next year is just 12%, while the likelihood of cable and satellite customers switching is 21%, according to the J.D.

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  • The likelihood of live TV streaming customers switching services in the next year is just 12%, while the likelihood of cable and satellite customers switching is 21%, according to the J.D.
  • Customer satisfaction for live TV streaming is higher across all seven factors in the study.
  • Most notably satisfaction with cost of service, which is 156 points higher (on a 1,000-point scale) among live TV customers than among cable and satellite customers, given the cost for live TV streaming averages $69 per month vs. $113 per month for cable and satellite.
  • YouTube TV ranks highest in the live TV streaming segment with a score of 795.

This Week in Entertainment News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The Second City New York will open to the public on November 16, 2023.
  • Now fathers themselves, the 'Dad Band' gives us an inside look at how they celebrate the holidays with their families.
  • Mirroring Emily's Parisian adventures, the trips offer a range of immersive experiences centered around fashion, lifestyle and romance.
  • Related Resources: Read and subscribe to our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , for media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Reach New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company’s national cable news network, NewsNation.

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  • DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company’s national cable news network, NewsNation.
  • This follows the return of the television stations and NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse on the morning of Sept. 17.
  • Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
  • DIRECTV and Nexstar greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers during this negotiation.

ONE Championship and DIRECTV for BUSINESS(SM) to Broadcast Live Martial Arts Events in U.S. Bars and Restaurants

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Championship (ONE), the world's largest martial arts organization, today announced an agreement with DIRECTV for BUSINESS to carry monthly Friday night primetime martial arts events commercially in bars and restaurants across the United States. 

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  • SINGAPORE, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Championship (ONE), the world's largest martial arts organization, today announced an agreement with DIRECTV for BUSINESS to carry monthly Friday night primetime martial arts events commercially in bars and restaurants across the United States.
  • DIRECTV for BUSINESS will provide live, action-packed ONE Fight Night events to both national chains and independently owned establishments.
  • Mike Wittrock, Chief Sales & Service Officer at DIRECTV stated: "Mixed Martial Arts continues to grow in popularity across the country, so we're excited to deliver ONE Championship events to bars and restaurants nationwide.
  • The card is headlined by four women's bouts, including three World Title matches across three different martial arts disciplines.

Marketing and AI Contact Center Veteran Joins Invoca's Executive Team as CMO

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invoca, a recognized leader in Conversation Intelligence AI, today announced the addition of Peter Isaacson as chief marketing officer. Isaacson joins Invoca at a pivotal time, as the company expands its industry-leading platform for marketers into the contact center, enabling B2C companies to combine the best of digital and human touch. He will lead all aspects of marketing and help Invoca continue its strong revenue growth as it applies AI to the full buyer journey. 

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  • He will lead all aspects of marketing and help Invoca continue its strong revenue growth as it applies AI to the full buyer journey.
  • "Peter has an exemplary track record of driving growth across both the marketing and contact center industries, so we're fortunate to welcome him to the Invoca team," said Gregg Johnson, CEO of Invoca.
  • Isaacson joins Invoca as a seasoned marketing executive, having most recently served as chief marketing officer at Replicant, a leader in the Contact Center Automation market.
  • Isaacson also spent 13 years at Adobe as head of brand marketing, VP of worldwide field marketing, and head of the Education vertical.

DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Reach New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company's national cable news network, NewsNation.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company's national cable news network, NewsNation.
  • This follows the return of the television stations and NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse on the morning of Sept. 17.
  • Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
  • DIRECTV and Nexstar greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers during this negotiation.

DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Agree to Temporarily Return TV Stations and Cable News Network NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and U-verse

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Sunday, September 17, 2023
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) this morning issued the below joint statement:

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) this morning issued the below joint statement:
    "In recognition and appreciation of the continued patience of DIRECTV customers and Nexstar viewers, the companies have agreed to temporarily return the signals of the Nexstar-owned stations and national cable news network NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse while we both work to complete the terms of an agreement."