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Billy King Joins Global Talent Firm ZRG and TurnkeyZRG

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Monday, February 12, 2024

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ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG , the global talent firm, and its TurnkeyZRG , sports, entertainment & media division, today announced its continued growth with the hire of Billy King as Managing Director in the Private Equity group and the Sports Group.

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ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZRG , the global talent firm, and its TurnkeyZRG , sports, entertainment & media division, today announced its continued growth with the hire of Billy King as Managing Director in the Private Equity group and the Sports Group.
Billy was Captain of the Duke basketball team in 1988 and was a part of the 1986 and 1988 Final Four teams.
Billy King at Duke, Billy King as a Coach, Billy King in the NBA, and Billy King in his personal journey has always had a knack for spotting talent, getting the most out of talent and creating winning teams with the exact right talent choices.
TurnkeyZRG is blessed to have Billy join our team,” said Len Perna, TurnkeyZRG’s Chairman and CEO.

ORLANDO'S PREMIER DOWNTOWN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION TO BE RENAMED KIA CENTER

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic – will be renamed the Kia Center.

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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic – will be renamed the Kia Center.
Orlando's premier downtown sports and entertainment destination has been renamed the Kia Center.
The Kia Center naming rights announcement in Orlando coincides with the historic launch of the automotive industry's first mainstream 3-row, all-electric SUV – the Kia EV9.
The Kia Center in Orlando complements the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, stretching Kia's association with first-class entertainment from coast-to-coast.

VCC Selected by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios as Live Remote Production Partner for Stamford Studios, "The Steve Wilkos Show" and "Karamo"

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn. and PALISADES, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Video Call Center, LLC (VCC) today announced that it has been selected as a production technology partner for the third consecutive year by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios. VCC smartphone-based, remote contribution services will continue to bring live remote guests to Stamford Studios for season 16 of "The Steve Wilkos Show" and their new talk show "Karamo," set to air in Fall 2022.

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VCC smartphone-based, remote contribution services will continue to bring live remote guests to Stamford Studios for season 16 of "The Steve Wilkos Show" and their new talk show "Karamo," set to air in Fall 2022.
In the new configuration, an on-set monitor has been positioned to enhance the face-to-face interaction between host Steve Wilkos and his remote guests.
VCC CEO Larry Thaler said, "We are very proud of our years working alongside the production teams at NBCU Syndication Studios.
NBCUniversal Syndication Studios is responsible for the production, sales and distribution of NBCUniversal products to broadcast television within the United States.

VCC Study Reveals IP-Based Remotes Using Smartphones Can Have Significant Impact on TV Newsroom Speed and Competitive Capability

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

PALISADES, N.Y., September 07, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Video Call Center, LLC (VCC), a leading developer and provider of smartphone and laptop-based IP video remote technology and services, has released a new study called "New management technology for video remotes drives change across TV News production." The report explores the steps taken by a major cable news organization that quantifiably improved its ability to create content using remotes from smartphones and laptops by:

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The report uses testing data from nearly a year of on-air production to compare the organization's legacy IP remote workflow to a modernized process using VCC's AirFirst platform.
Among the findings in the report:
Execution time has been reduced by more than 76%, creating thousands of hours of improved efficiency.
An increase of 267% in the number of air calls made reflects an increase in the quantity of content being produced.
Examples of programs and complete information about the VCC are available at http://www.thevcc.tv .

VCC Granted Patents by European Union, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia, and Israel for Its Caller Queue System

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

PALISADES, N.Y., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VCC (The Video Call Center), an innovator in the remote production space, is announcing that it has significantly expanded its patent portfolio. VCC has been issued patents in the European Union (#3446445), Japan (#7023274), and South Korea (#2360662) for its Caller Queue process and system. The patent has further been allowed in Canada, Australia, and Israel. The new patent grants increase VCC's patent portfolio to twelve. VCC also has three allowed patents and an additional 10 patents pending worldwide.

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VCC has been issued patents in the European Union (#3446445), Japan (#7023274), and South Korea (#2360662) for its Caller Queue process and system.
VCC also has three allowed patents and an additional 10 patents pending worldwide.
In addition to the new patents, the VCC portfolio also includes:
US Patent 10,904,386, granted in January 2021, covers the VCC's Caller Queue process.
US Patent 9,654,731, granted in May 2017, expands coverage of the VCC's unique system for creating video caller-based television.

FS1 Taps The VCC--The Video Call Center--for Third Consecutive Year to Corral Live Remote Guests for 'The Herd with Colin Cowherd'

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

In particular, FS1 relies on VCC Caller Cloud a white-glove service for bringing live guests to air from anywhere in the world for the daily studio show 'The Herd with Colin Cowherd'.

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In particular, FS1 relies on VCC Caller Cloud a white-glove service for bringing live guests to air from anywhere in the world for the daily studio show 'The Herd with Colin Cowherd'.
VCC's Caller Cloud solution is a complete solution that combines patented technologies and the support of expert video call producers to add live remote contribution to live television production.
VCC CEO Larry Thaler said, "Today's live studio shows need both speed and quality when it comes to connecting with live guests.
To experience the VCC in action, watch 'The Herd with Colin Cowherd' on FS1, Monday-Friday from 12:00 to 3:00 PM ET Eastern.

New AirFirst Platform from VCC Provides Do-It-Yourself Solution for Top-Quality, Low-Latency, Two-Way IP Remote Contribution on Demand

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Monday, December 13, 2021

Going beyond consumer conferencing systems, AirFirst provides producers with superior-quality, lag-free, on-demand workflows for high speed, high volume control of live remote contributors anywhere in the world.

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Going beyond consumer conferencing systems, AirFirst provides producers with superior-quality, lag-free, on-demand workflows for high speed, high volume control of live remote contributors anywhere in the world.
AirFirst enables producers to tailor the contribution system to their team, show, event, and budget requirements.
AirFirst from VCC is the answer they are looking for," said VCC CEO Larry Thaler.
"With AirFirst, VCC's smartphone-based remote capabilities are now available in a do-it-yourself platform.

NBCUniversal Syndication Studios Re-signs Video Call Center as Live Remote Production Partner for "Maury" and "The Steve Wilkos Show"

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

We began working with VCC initially at our Stamford Media Center Studios to address pandemic-related production challenges but discovered that VCC's remote production technology is a cost-effective way to work.

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We began working with VCC initially at our Stamford Media Center Studios to address pandemic-related production challenges but discovered that VCC's remote production technology is a cost-effective way to work.
This is the second consecutive year NBCU Syndication Studios has selected VCC to provide live remote production services.
The VCC package provided last season to the Stamford Media Center provided pre-production call-producing services, technology, as well as live support during production hours.
During production, VCC's patented technologies deliver hyper-low-latency video return and IFB mix-minus for effortless interaction between host and guest.