THE HILL

Super Hi-Fi Partners with Cumulus Media and Xperi to Debut New On-Air Radio Format Lab For Highly-Localized Programming

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Super Hi-Fi, an innovation leader in radio services for broadcast and digital media companies, has partnered with Xperi, Inc. (NYSE: XPER), an entertainment technology company that owns HD Radio and DTS AutoStage, and Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS), an audio-first media company, to launch two brand new over-the-air HD Radio channels. These channels will serve as a testing ground for exciting new radio programs and related services, to further enhance and innovate broadcast radio's prominence in the digital dashboard, all while improving the user experience and increasing broadcaster benefits.

Key Points: 
  • "By partnering with Super Hi-Fi and Xperi, we are adopting innovative technology that allows us to connect to new, local communities with targeted programming by leveraging our HD channels to reach different audiences around the country," said Conrad Trautmann, CTO of Cumulus Media.
  • "Super Hi-Fi is excited to collaborate with Xperi and Cumulus to create these groundbreaking HD Radio experiences," said Zack Zalon, CEO at Super Hi-Fi.
  • "We're proud to contribute to the rich musical tapestry of Nashville by bringing these new hyper-local HD Radio formats to the market."
  • Nashville Songwriter Radio, airing on 104.5 WGFX HD3, serves as a platform for the vibrant songwriter community in Nashville.

HarrisX Hires Industry Experts in Washington DC, Positions Itself for 2024 Election Year Growth

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HarrisX, a leading global research consultancy that conducts market research, public policy polling, and social impact studies in more than 40 countries around the world, today announced the expansion of its Washington D.C. office, positioning itself for further growth during the 2024 election.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HarrisX , a leading global research consultancy that conducts market research, public policy polling, and social impact studies in more than 40 countries around the world, today announced the expansion of its Washington D.C. office, positioning itself for further growth during the 2024 election.
  • Dom Bartkus joins HarrisX as a Senior Vice President and Managing Director leading the Washington, DC market.
  • Bartkus most recently served as a Senior Vice President of Issues, Crisis and Public Affairs Communications at Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW).
  • "HarrisX is a leading research company that advises some of the most iconic global brands and well-respected organizations," said Dom Bartkus.

NewsNation to Debut a New Sunday Public Affairs Program The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing cable news network, today announced the launch of a new Sunday public affairs program entitled, The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on Sunday, March 3rd at 10 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing cable news network, today announced the launch of a new Sunday public affairs program entitled, The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on Sunday, March 3rd at 10 a.m.
  • Every Sunday, the program will feature a variety of politicians and newsmakers discussing the latest political news from the nation’s capital.
  • “I am proud to be part of NewsNation, where the promise of fair, honest, independent coverage has real meaning,” said Mr. Stirewalt.
  • Prior to NewsNation, Mr. Stirewalt served as political editor for FOX News Channel where he provided news and analysis on politics.

BUILD.org CEO Ayele Shakur Receives NABSE's 2021 Hall of Fame Award

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Monday, November 15, 2021

BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org , a national nonprofit whose mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities to build career success, entrepreneurial mindsets, and opportunity, today announced that its CEO, Ayele Shakur received the 2021 National Alliance of Black School Educators (NASBE) Hall of Fame Award.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILD.org , a national nonprofit whose mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the potential of youth from under-resourced communities to build career success, entrepreneurial mindsets, and opportunity, today announced that its CEO, Ayele Shakur received the 2021 National Alliance of Black School Educators (NASBE) Hall of Fame Award.
  • This award is bestowed upon individuals who have undergone great personal and professional sacrifice in the service of educational advancement for African Americans.
  • "I am honored to have been chosen by NASBE and I deeply appreciate the organizing committee for recognizing my work.
  • This award is a reminder that together we can build entrepreneurial leaders and learners, and create a public education system that delivers on the promise of equity and excellence," said Ayele upon accepting the award.