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Tom Rogers Appointed Executive Chairman of Oorbit Gaming and Entertainment

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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It was announced today that Tom Rogers was appointed Executive Chairman of Oorbit Gaming and Entertainment.

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  • It was announced today that Tom Rogers was appointed Executive Chairman of Oorbit Gaming and Entertainment.
  • Mr. Koosha stated: “We are absolutely thrilled that Tom has agreed to join our Board.
  • As Oorbit takes streaming of gaming to a whole new level having Tom on board will be of enormous value to us.”
    Mr. Rogers stated: "It is exciting to participate in breakthrough companies that have helped define some new chapter of the most important entertainment sectors.
  • Tom Rogers is a media / technology executive who has shaped many corners of the communications industry.

Renowned journalist supports students through endowed scholarship

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Ramos, a renowned Mexican American journalist and anchor for the Univision Network, developed a passion for journalism at a young age.

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  • Ramos, a renowned Mexican American journalist and anchor for the Univision Network, developed a passion for journalism at a young age.
  • The budding journalist, seeking freedom from censorship in Mexico, relied heavily on others for support when starting anew in the United States.
  • With the newly established Jorge Ramos Endowed Scholarship in Communication through the School of Communication, the award-winning journalist hopes to support students on their journey to becoming storytellers and truth seekers.
  • Now, it’s my time to give back.”
    The scholarship will support students on a journalism track.

Veteran TV Executive Candi Carter Joins E-commerce Company Knocking as Chief Content Officer

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking , a company that produces e-commerce for ALL media, today announced Emmy Award-winning producer and industry leader Candi Carter as Chief Content Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Knocking , a company that produces e-commerce for ALL media, today announced Emmy Award-winning producer and industry leader Candi Carter as Chief Content Officer.
  • Carter joins Knocking amid tremendous industry growth, and will focus on developing the company's successful partnerships and expanding its model across all platforms.
  • The addition of Carter to its leadership team allows Knocking to integrate world-class content production with its decades of e-comm and analytics experience.
  • Prior to joining Tamron Hall, Carter served as executive producer of the iconic daytime TV show, The View, for five seasons.

Legendary News Anchor Monica Kaufman Pearson Joins Gray Television’s CBS46 and Peachtree TV

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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ATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legendary Atlanta news anchor and journalist Monica Kaufman Pearson has signed a two-year deal to host two programs at CBS46/WGCL-TV and Peachtree TV/WPCH-TV, now owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legendary Atlanta news anchor and journalist Monica Kaufman Pearson has signed a two-year deal to host two programs at CBS46/WGCL-TV and Peachtree TV/WPCH-TV, now owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television.
  • Monica Kaufman Pearson isnt just an Atlanta treasure, shes a legend in journalism across the country.
  • Were very excited to welcome Monica into the CBS46 and Peachtree TV family and cant wait to get started in February!
  • Gray Television completed its acquisition of CBS46 and Peachtree TV along with 15 other Meredith stations on December 1.