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Allen Media Group Partners With Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Redbox With New Fast Channels Now Live on Redbox Streaming App

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Monday, March 20, 2023

TheGrio Television Network features a huge library of movies, television shows, and news programs that amplify and celebrate African American culture. TheGrio Television Network features the world’s biggest stars and global newsmakers and has been a powerful digital news brand and cultural hub to tens of millions of consumers for over a decade -- and is the only Black-owned media platform dedicated to elevating the voice and culture of African Americans as it relates to breaking news, politics, health, business, sports and entertainment.

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  • Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) and its subsidiary company Redbox.
  • The rapidly growing Redbox Live TV – a free streaming service available within the Redbox streaming app, featuring more than 160 channels – now carries three Allen Media Group FAST channels: The Weather Channel en Español, Pattrn and theGrio Television Network.
  • Viewers can stream these three Allen Media Group FAST channels for free on the Redbox streaming app, which is available on connected TVs and devices from Roku, Samsung, VIZIO, LG, and more than a dozen more platforms.
  • “We’re excited to expand our partnership with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.

Crackle’s Award-winning Original Series Going From Broke’s Fourth Season Premieres Today

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest premium content providers to value-conscious consumers, announced today the premiere of the fourth season of the award-winning Crackle original series Going From Broke.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest premium content providers to value-conscious consumers, announced today the premiere of the fourth season of the award-winning Crackle original series Going From Broke.
  • Going From Broke is now available to stream on the free Crackle app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs, and many others.
  • "I am beyond thrilled for the release of season four of Going From Broke,” said executive producer Ashton Kutcher.
  • I can't wait for audiences to see the incredible transformations that take place in this season."

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and KC Global Media Ink Business Agreement to Expand Internationally Across Streaming Platforms

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers and Asia’s leading entertainment network and multi-channel operator, KC Global Media, today announced an agreement for the expansion of the companies' international reach across free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD).

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers and Asia’s leading entertainment network and multi-channel operator, KC Global Media, today announced an agreement for the expansion of the companies' international reach across free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) and ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD).
  • The agreement further enhances growth across Asia, featuring a fresh volume of curated genres, including hit series, movies, and factual titles such as Lionel Messi: The Greatest, BTS: Global Takeover, Adele: Homecoming, and many others.
  • “We always seek to work with prominent media companies already successful in the markets we are entering.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is one of the largest content providers, and this strategic partnership gives us an edge as we provide more value to our partners and affiliates in the region.

Three New Original Series Premiere on Redbox and Crackle Celebrating Black History Month

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) continues celebrating Black History Month with the premiere of three new original series.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) continues celebrating Black History Month with the premiere of three new original series.
  • “It is our mission to be a catalyst for truth – to provide intentional documentation of our Black experience.
  • APX’s support of Black content curators is unprecedented and provides an opportunity for filmmakers to continue to validate the life experiences of Black people.
  • The companies previously came together to produce the Crackle original series Inside the Black Box, which features revealing conversations, exciting performances, workshops, and discussions about race's role in the entertainment industry.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Redbox and Crackle Streaming Services Will Be Included on VIZIO Television Remotes in the Second Half Of 2023

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Monday, November 14, 2022

In the second half of 2023, consumers who purchase new VIZIO TVs will have immediate access to the Redbox and Crackle ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) services through dedicated buttons.

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  • In the second half of 2023, consumers who purchase new VIZIO TVs will have immediate access to the Redbox and Crackle ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) services through dedicated buttons.
  • Were excited to expand our footprint with VIZIO and allow customers instant access to our vast libraries across Redbox and Crackle, said Adam Mosam, chief digital officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • Our expanded relationship with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment makes it easy for VIZIO users to discover Crackle and Redbox programming at the touch of a button.
  • The company is one of the largest advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) companies in the US, with three flagship AVOD streaming services: Redbox, Crackle, and Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Award-Winning Series Inside the Black Box From Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Publicis Media to Launch a Second Season on December 1 Exclusively on Crackle

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Inside the Black Box is a special series for so many reasons, said co-host Joe Morton.

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  • Inside the Black Box is a special series for so many reasons, said co-host Joe Morton.
  • Our goal is to create a safe space where artists of color can speak their minds and tell their stories.
  • Inside the Black Box is distributed in North America by Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company and the supplier of exclusive and original content to Crackle.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous books series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Partners With APX Content Ventures to Develop New Reality Series Starring Comedian J.B. Smoove

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Chicken Soup for the Soul is the latest partner to receive funding through APX Content Ventures $25 million Inclusion Investment Fund, which is part of Publicis Medias Once & For All Coalition initiative.

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  • Chicken Soup for the Soul is the latest partner to receive funding through APX Content Ventures $25 million Inclusion Investment Fund, which is part of Publicis Medias Once & For All Coalition initiative.
  • APX Content Ventures has been a phenomenal partner, and we are very excited to continue creating series together, said Philippe Guelton, chief revenue officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment in bringing quality diverse-owned, operated, and targeted programming to air.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Hisense and VIDAA USA Team up With Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment to Add a Crackle-Branded Button to Millions of Remote Controls and Add Crackle Streaming Services to the VIDAA Platform

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.

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  • The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.
  • The companies also announced today that the Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul free ad-supported television (FAST) channels will launch on the VIDAA platform.
  • Hisense is known for its high-quality televisions, which are affordable to cost-conscious consumers, said Adam Mosam, chief digital officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • The addition of the Crackle app on the VIDAA TV operating system and the remote button will help bring a whole new audience to our service.

HISENSE AND VIDAA USA TEAM UP WITH CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT TO ADD A CRACKLE-BRANDED BUTTON TO MILLIONS OF REMOTE CONTROLS AND ADD CRACKLE STREAMING SERVICES TO THE VIDAA PLATFORM

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CSSE), one of the largest operators of advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming services, along with VIDAA USA, the company developing and managing the VIDAA platform on Hisense Smart TVs, today announced an agreement to add Crackle streaming services and a Crackle-branded remote control button – providing immediate access to the popular ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) service on devices powered by VIDAA OS. The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.

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  • The button will be available starting early next year on millions of Hisense TVs sold in the US.
  • The companies also announced today that the Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul free ad-supported television (FAST) channels will launch on the VIDAA platform.
  • "Hisense is known for its high-quality televisions, which are affordable to cost-conscious consumers," said Adam Mosam, chief digital officer, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
  • The company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported VOD streaming services including Crackle, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Popcornflix.

Crackle’s Webby Award-Winning Original Series Going From Broke Returns for Season 3 on November 10

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The series will feature major brand integrations from companies that include LifeLock by Norton, Old Navy, DoorDash, Payitoff and Family Dollar.

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  • The series will feature major brand integrations from companies that include LifeLock by Norton, Old Navy, DoorDash, Payitoff and Family Dollar.
  • Going From Broke will be available to stream for free on Crackle on a wide variety of devices that include Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs and many others.
  • Im thrilled to be working on the third season of Going From Broke, said executive producer Ashton Kutcher.
  • We are excited to be back for another season of Going From Broke and this time we are expanding on how we help people who are struggling with massive debt.