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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, USA Network, along with a diverse coalition of partners, kicks off the third Characters Unite Month with a range of multiplatform initiatives that aim to shine a light on the intolerance and discrimination that exist today; encourage candor and dialogue around tough issues like racism, gender inequality, homophobia and bullying; and inspire people to say "I won't stand for ..." it anymore. "Characters Unite Month is growing...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit public-private partnership focused on helping all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online, today announced that Comcast Cable's executive director of Security and Privacy has joined its Board of Directors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120911/DC71739LOGO) Jay Opperman possesses over 33 years of experience in the telecommunications and data...
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel Inc, (http://www.fanduel.com), the leading daily fantasy sports game operator, announced today that it has closed $11M in Series C financing from new investor Comcast Ventures, existing investors Piton Capital, Pentech Ventures, Bullpen Capital and serial investor Richard Koch. Andrew Cleland, a partner at Comcast Ventures, the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corporation, has joined FanDuel's board. "FanDuel has done an exceptional...
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IC Punch Media, Inc. (OTCQB: PNCH). Punch TV announced today that its one-of-a-kind network will launch on Comcast's Jackson, MS area Channel 14 - a prime time cable platform. Punch TV also entered into a strategic relationship with Jackson State University (JSU) to launch additional content and multi-media features such as their WeatherVision Meteorology program over the coming weeks and months. Upon launching, Punch TV will feature...
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The list of reasons to wake up to television's only live morning golf show got longer with today's announcement that Golf Channel's popular Morning Drive will re-launch on Feb. 4 with a new format, a new cast of co-hosts, state-of-the-art studio and an expanded, seven-days-a-week schedule. "If you love golf, Morning Drive has become the way to start your day," said Mike McCarley, President of Golf Channel....
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Players Network (OTCQB: PNTV), a Global New Media and Entertainment Company, announced today the appointment of Multi-Channel Network executive Jim Bates to its Board of Directors. Bates' appointment comes as the company prepares to roll out its next generation proprietary broadband-based content distribution and social media platform. With more than 30 years of experience, Jim has been involved in the launching of over 10...
NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SintecMedia, the leading broadcast management software provider, today announced the acquisition of Argo Systems, a leading provider of business solutions to the cable network and operators industry. The deal brings together SintecMedia's powerful OnAir(®) scalable, all-in-one broadcast management solution for media companies and its line of related products with Argo Systems' unparalleled management solutions exclusively designed for Pay TV...
SUWANEE, Ga., Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS), a global innovator in broadband media technology, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell approximately 10.6 million shares of its common stock, valued at $150.0 million, to Comcast Corporation. The sale of the shares to Comcast will be made in connection with the previously announced ARRIS acquisition of the Motorola Home business from Motorola Mobility, a subsidiary of Google Inc....
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Hometown Network, Comcast's regional cable network covering Northern and Central California, today announced that it will televise a benefit concert for injured San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow on Sunday, January 13 at 8:00 PM. Entitled "Tim Flannery & Bob Weir Live at The Uptown," the 72-minute concert special features Flannery (third base coach for the World Champion San Francisco Giants) and Weir (The Grateful Dead's...
LONGMONT, Colo., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced it has received $20,000 from the Comcast Foundation to fund production of video public service advertisements (PSAs), plus $1 million worth of airtime from Comcast to broadcast the PSAs. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130103/DC31913) The grant from the Comcast Foundation is in recognition of Comcast's commitment to the communities where its...
