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“Conviva's online video analytics and optimization solutions have become key enabling technologies for several of our businesses' TV Everywhere initiatives including HBO Go ... Conviva is the leader in the preemptive video-stream optimization and video-specific analytics space, and we hope this round of funding will fuel their fast growth. We are excited to invest in such an important strategic partner to two of our divisions, HBO and Turner Broadcasting.”
“Conviva's online video analytics and optimization solutions have become key enabling technologies for several of our businesses' TV Everywhere initiatives including HBO Go ... Conviva is the leader in the preemptive video-stream optimization and video-specific analytics space, and we hope this round of funding will fuel their fast growth. We are excited to invest in such an important strategic partner to two of our divisions, HBO and Turner Broadcasting.”
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Inder M. Singh Joins Comcast Cable as Senior Vice President of Finance and Strategic Planning
Comcast Cable, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, announced today that Inder M. Singh has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Finance and Strategic Planning. In this role, Mr. Singh is responsible for Comcast Cable’s forecasting, strategy, business trends, and long-range plan preparation, as well as business intelligence and financial support for all product groups.… continue reading »
American Heart Month: Urge All to Focus on Family Heart Health
Use American Heart Month, February, as an opportunity to learn about your family’s health history and lower the risk of a heart attack. For parents, American Heart Month presents an ideal time to take stock of family health patterns. The National Lipid Association (NLA) urges Americans to start a dialogue about your family health history to help determine if you or your children are at risk for heart disease due to genetics. Most… continue reading »
Ilsa J. Bick’s YA Novel Drowning Instinct Reveals a Girl’s Harsh Past and the Controversial Relationship That Helps Her Heal
In Ilsa J. Bick’s new YA novel Drowning Instinct, sixteen-year-old Jenna Lord is given a tape recorder by Detective Pendleton in the emergency room. He tells her to record everything that led her to the hospital that day. The story she tells reveals a history of family dysfunction and abuse that she has been coping with through self-mutilation. She also tells of the change that happens in her life when she meets the charming and caring… continue reading »
Rite Aid Pharmacists Help Provide Protection Against Pertussis
As the number of confirmed cases of pertussis in the United States continues to climb, Rite Aid pharmacists are reminding people that the pertussis booster vaccine, Tdap, is available at more than 3,200 Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide. The cost of the Tdap booster vaccine is $71.99 and is covered by many insurance plans. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough because of the high-pitched “whooping” sound that occurs during inhalation… continue reading »
Cuckoo for Coconuts...and Coffee
Vita Coco, the nation's largest coconut water brand, has made an investment in a California-based beverage start-up called Coco Café, which produces a ready-to-drink beverage of fresh coconut water and organic, fair-trade espresso with milk. The announcement was confirmed today by Vita Coco co-founder and ceo Michael Kirban. Coco Cafe, a new ready-to-drink beverage of fresh coconut water and organic, fair-trade espresso with milk. Vita… continue reading »
IntelliChoice Announces Its 2012 Best Overall Values of the Year
IntelliChoice, the market leader in automotive ownership cost and car value analysis for over twenty-five years, announced today the winners of its 2012 Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards. Each year, IntelliChoice compiles and analyzes data on every new model sold in America to identify those that not only have low total ownership costs, but also have lower than expected costs over time, compared to other similar models. The… continue reading »
Villa La Paws Pet Resort Announces the Launch of its Nationwide Franchise Program
Villa La Paws, a cage-free pet resort, spa and dog training company, today announced the launch of its nationwide franchise program, Villa La Paws LLC, as part of its goal to expand the brand’s footprint nationwide. The franchise program will leverage the strength of a $50-billion U.S. pet industry, by offering its plan for master- and regional-development. The company’s goal is to have more than 250 franchise units spanning the… continue reading »
Research and Markets: UK Annual Forecasts 2010-2015: Music & Video
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7620c1/uk_annual_forecast) has announced the addition of the "UK Annual Forecasts 2010-2015: Music & Video" report to their offering. The music & video market is expected to continue to decline as piracy remains an issue and prices are driven down by intense price competition. As the demand for physical product continues to drop, digital sales are growing and provide a… continue reading »
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results Release Date, Webcast and Conference Call
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW), an interactive, entertainment-based retailer of customized stuffed animals, will report results for its fiscal 2011 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, on February 16, 2012 prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host its quarterly investor conference call to discuss the results at 9 a.m. ET on the same day. The dial-in number for the… continue reading »
Lowe’s Announces More Than $2 Million in Grants to Schools Nationwide
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded more than $2 million in Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® grants to 588 schools throughout the nation. The grants were given to schools and parent organizations for parent-initiated, school-improvement projects benefiting K-12 public education. The projects funded during the fall grant period include outdoor classrooms, technology and safety improvements, library renovations, … continue reading »
Bally Technologies Expands Mobile App Games Library with Four New Titles
Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, mobile and interactive solutions, and networked systems, today announced the addition of four new titles to its library of play-for-fun mobile applications: Cash Wizard™, Golden Pharaoh™, Fireball™, and Betty Boop’s Love Meter™. Based on the successful full-size casino versions, these apps are available to download now from iTunes® … continue reading »
DailyWorth Launches CreateWorth, First-Ever Financial Newsletter for Female Entrepreneurs
DailyWorth, the top financial resource for women online, is poised to bring female entrepreneurs to the next level of business success with the launch of CreateWorth, the first-ever online newsletter for women that focuses on the financial nuts and bolts of building and scaling a profitable business. Women today are starting businesses at a rate of 1.5 times the national average. And an estimated 8.1 million companies in the U.S. are owned … continue reading »
Amazon Launches Sports Collectibles Store Offering Sought-After Memorabilia From Athletes of the Past and Present
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the new Sports Collectibles Store (www.amazon.com/sportscollectibles) offering more than two million unique collectibles from major sports leagues and sporting events. Serious collectors and sports fans alike will discover a broad selection from official licensees of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and International Federation… continue reading »
PBS KIDS Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2 with THE CAT IN THE HAT-A-THON Multimedia Event
On March 2, PBS KIDS will celebrate the 108th birthday of Dr. Seuss on-air, online, and on mobile. PBS stations nationwide will feature THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT-A-THON, a two-hour marathon of THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! (check local listings). Kids will also be able to engage with the Cat and friends through games and video content online and on mobile, and parents will be able to enjoy a new Birthday Party Builder Tool on the PBS … continue reading »
BURGER KING® Kicks off Championship Weekend by Giving Away Free Onion Rings to Fans Nationwide on Feb. 4th and 5th
New York and New England may be vying for bragging rights and championship rings on Sunday, but BURGER KING® fans nationwide will also have the chance to get their own “rings” during the championship weekend – crispy, golden BK® onion rings that is! On February 4th and 5th, BURGER KING® restaurants across the country will offer every guest a free value size order of the brand’s new signature onion rings. NFL Hall of Famer and Four Time Super… continue reading »
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