Universal Electronics Signs Warrants Agreement with Comcast

March 23, 2016 Chris Huppertz
SANTA ANA, CA —March 9, 2016 — Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) (NASDAQ:UEIC) today announced it has entered into a warrants agreement with Comcast Corporation as an extension of its partnership in developing advanced...

Hitachi Consulting’s Maggie Bellville to Be Honored by Alliance for Women in Media, Southern California

March 22, 2016 Chris Huppertz
HITACHI CONSULTING’S MAGGIE BELLVILLE TO BE HONORED BY ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DENVER – March 21, 2016 – Hitachi Consulting, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. and a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, is proud to announce that Maggie Bellville, vice president and member of the U.S. Communications, Media & Entertainment Industry executive team, will be honored with the Inspiration Award at the 57th Genii Awards presented on May 5th by the Alliance for Women in Media, Southern California. Former Genii winner, and former president of the ABC-Disney Television Group, Anne Sweeney, will present the award to her longtime friend, Maggie Bellville at the ceremony. Bellville will be honored in recognition of her efforts to mentor other women aspiring to the executive ranks in cable television operations. Media executives who have been honored by the Alliance in the past include Kay Koplovitz, formerly of the USA Network and Geraldine Laybourne, veteran of Viacom Networks and OWN. The awards (pronounced “Jeannie” and named in honor of Jeanne Gray McDonald, the affiliate group founder) acknowledges the notable achievements of women in media and entertainment. Honorees are selected based on their pioneering efforts, dedicated leadership, commitment to quality and excellence, and their community contributions. Genii honorees have made significant contributions to the industry, upholding the mission of the organization to advance the impact of women in media by educating and acting as a resource to its members, the industry and our community. “I am delighted to be included in such an impressive group. I think it is important for executives to share their knowledge and experience with new talent on their way up – it’s just the way I work,” said Bellville. “It’s very special to have those efforts reinforced this way!” The Genii Awards will be held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles on May 5. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alliance for Women in Media Southern California Foundation and its related scholarship program. For information on tickets, visit: www.awmsocalfoundation.org/tickets.html. For sponsorship and donation information, please contact president@awmsocal.org. For more information about Hitachi Consulting Corporation, please visit www.hitachiconsulting.com.

AT NAB 2016 ZeeVee LAUNCHES FREE BROADCAST STATION IN-HOUSE NETWORK ASSESSMENT

March 9, 2016 BG&A Staff
One Lucky Booth Visitor Will Receive a $20,000 HDbridge Video Distribution System Boston, March 8, 2016, ZeeVee, Inc. (Zv) a global manufacturer of video and signal distribution technology, will offer free video distribution audit/reviews to visitors that stop by ZV’s booth at NAB 2016 in Las Vegas, April 16 - 21, 2016 in booth SU13305. The network audit is designed to evaluate a network infrastructure's compliance to best practices and policies and readiness to support high quality video distribution applications. One NAB attendee who participates in the audit will be chosen at random to receive a free 1080p, 24-channel, HDbridge video distribution system from Zv, a more than $20,000 value. There is no cost or required purchase to enter. “We are so confident that our ZyPer4k and iSeries products can deliver immediate benefits at a substantial savings versus traditional matrix solutions that we are prepared to invest our engineering resources to survey prospective customers’ networks and existing video distribution equipment,” said Chris Scurto, vice president, marketing and North American Sales, Zv.  “We have no doubt that the cost of the resulting design and equipment will be extremely competitive compared to alternative video distribution solutions for both IP or RF based networks,” he added. During the audit, Zv’s staff will review: Number of channels currently in use Number of desired channels (if different) Current channel lineup both channel assigned/virtual Number of HD channels current/desired Number of SD channels current/desired Current manufacture of encoder/modulators Video source providers Video source assignment/source/source type The audit provided at the end of the review will offer: New Channel line-up recommendation Zv modulators recommended & headend design Quote for Zv equipment With the convergence of AV over IT, and the growing demand for 4K video, Zv is taking an innovative approach, engineering new technologies to enable AV over IP. Zv’s new technologies challenge conventional, and often, proprietary distribution systems, providing integrators total flexibility and scalability to future proof their end-customers’ investments Visitors to NAB 2016 will also be see demos of Zv’s extensive product family of IP and RF/Coax video distribution equipment. About ZeeVee Zv is a global manufacturer of video and signal distribution technology for the ProAV and IT marketplace. As the only manufacturer today that can deliver multimedia content over coax, fiber, and CATx, Zv has transformed the digital video industry with its award-winning, HD to Ultra-HD/4K solutions. The company offers a variety of innovative, cost effective and easy to install distribution platforms. Zv is installed in thousands of facilities worldwide where there is a need to transport HD/UHD content from multiple sources to multiple displays over long distances.  For additional information please visit www.zeevee.com To schedule a meeting with Zv executives at NAB 2016 please contact: Tricia Hawkins Bob Gold & Associates 310-320-2010 Tricia@bobgoldpr.com

Viamedia and TDS Reach Advertising Agreement

March 8, 2016 Chris Huppertz
VIAMEDIA AND TDS REACH ADVERTISING AGREEMENT   New York City -- March 8, 2015 -- Viamedia, the television industry’s largest independent cable TV ad management company, announces it has reached an agreement with TDS Telecom (TDS®) to represent advertising sales for TDS video services in four markets:  Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee; Jacksonville, Florida; and Madison, Wisconsin. “We have important plans to grow our advertising revenues while insuring that our advertisers can reach the right viewers and consumers with the right messages,” said Shane West, vice president of Marketing and Product Development for TDS.  “Viamedia is the right partner to help us achieve these objectives, and to help us grow our business.” TDS, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc., and is the seventh-largest local exchange carrier in the United States. TDS offers phone, broadband and video services to customers in more than a hundred rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. “TDS is an ideal fit for Viamedia; it’s a strong, well-run independent provider of video services whose business we can help grow,” said Viamedia CEO Mark Lieberman. “This agreement solidifies our footprint and audience reach throughout Tennessee, significantly strengthens our presence in northeast Florida, and adds an important market in Wisconsin.” About Viamedia Headquartered in New York City, Viamedia is the largest independent cable TV ad management company for local, regional and national advertising, programmatic and ad tech solutions, responsible for nearly one million spots per day on behalf of over 7,000 advertisers. The company specializes in selling advertising on behalf of 60 U.S. cable and telecommunications service providers, utility companies and municipalities, and employs approximately 400 people across the country. The company also operates placemedia, a programmatic data-driven platform, representing over 30 billion advertising impressions monthly across 210 DMAs on nearly 100 TV networks. For more information, please visit www.viamediatv.com and www.placemedia.com. About TDS Telecom TDS Telecom (TDS®), a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., is the seventh largest local exchange telephone company in the U.S. and a growing force in the cable industry. TDS provides 1.2 million connections to high-speed Internet, phone, and TV entertainment services in more than 150 rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. For residential customers, TDS deploys 1Gig Internet access, IPTV service, cable TV options, and traditional wireline services. The company offers businesses advanced solutions, including: VoIP (managed IP Hosted voice), high-speed Internet, fiber optics, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit www.tdstelecom.com or tdsbusiness.com. ###

Alliance for Women in Media Southern California Announce 2016 Genii Awards Honorees

March 7, 2016 Chris Huppertz
ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCE 2016 GENII AWARDS HONOREES Los Angeles -- March 7, 2016 – Alliance for Women in Media Southern California Affiliate (AWM SoCal), a nonprofit organization helping to empower and fuel professional development of women across the media landscape, today announced the names of six women who will be honored at the 57th Genii Awards. More women will be honored at the gala event, which will be held on Thursday, May 5th as part of Digital Hollywood at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The Awards (pronounced “Jeannie” and named in honor of Jeanne Gray McDonald, the Affiliate group founder) acknowledges the notable achievements of women in media and entertainment. Honorees are selected based on their pioneering efforts, dedicated leadership, commitment to quality and excellence, and their community contributions. Genii honorees have made significant contributions to advance the impact of women in media by educating and acting as a resource to its members, the industry and our community. “The Genii Awards honors Southern California talent within the arenas of radio, television, film, documentary, journalism and entertainment,” said AWM SoCal president Samantha Brown. “We’re excited to celebrate the contributions of our esteemed colleagues.” Nicole Boxer, a documentary filmmaker (The Invisible War, The Hunting Ground) will be honored with the Excellence in Documentary Award Christine Devine, Television News Anchor at Fox KTTV, will receive the Excellence in Journalism Award Pat Prescott, On Air Personality for 94.7 The Wave, will receive the Excellence in Radio Award Xanthe Wells, Former Chief Creative Officer at the Los Angeles boutique agency Pitch will receive the Excellence in Advertising Award Maggie Bellville, Vice President at Hitachi Consulting, will receive the Inspiration Award Annette Covarrubias, AWM SoCal’s Corresponding Secretary for the Executive Board of Directors and Digital Sales Planner at CBS Radio will receive the Rising Star Award Former Genii winner and former president of the ABC-Disney Television Group Anne Sweeney will present the award to her longtime friend, Maggie Bellville. Past Genii Award Recipients Include: Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Betty White, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Whoopie Goldberg, Ellen DeGeneres, among others. Sponsorship and ticket information is available at www.awmsocalfoundation.org/genii-awards-2016. Ticket proceeds help fund the AWM SoCal scholarship program. For more information about Alliance for Women in Media Southern California, please visit www.awmsocal.org.

Toberman to Honor NFL Great Terrell Owens with its 2016 Legends Award

March 2, 2016 Chris Huppertz
TOBERMAN TO HONOR NFL GREAT TERRELL OWENS WITH ITS 2016 LEGENDS AWARD Annual Gala to Benefit Programs of One of Los Angeles’s Oldest Nonprofits SAN PEDRO, CA – February 25, 2016 – Toberman Neighborhood Center, one of the oldest community-based nonprofits in Los Angeles, will host its Annual Charity Gala dinner at the Long Beach Hyatt on March 26 to honor Six-Time NFL Pro-Bowler Terrell “TO” Owens with the 2016 Toberman Legends Award.  Television personality and radio host, Petros Papadakis, will emcee the event. The evening gala celebrate 113 years of community service in lifting children out of poverty and empowering families to live healthy and purposeful lives in San Pedro. The event’s theme, “The Drive “TO” Succeed,” will focus on Owen’s diverse and generous philanthropic efforts. He is a Six-Time NFL Pro Bowler and former American football wide receiver played 15 seasons in the NFL and holds or shares several NFL records.  As a philanthropist and humanitarian, Owens is just as exceptional and accomplished off of the field as he is on. With a motivation to change lives, he has launched the “What TO Do Global” campaign, an initiative with the goal of empowering and motivating youth around the world. Dr. Linda Matlock, CEO of Toberman Neighborhood Center, shared her excitement: “We are delighted to honor Terrell Owens with our 2016 Legends Award, recognizing his commitment to improving the lives of at-risk youth by demonstrating the drive and perseverance needed to succeed in life. All attendees will be able to meet one of the NFL’s greatest stars and learn about his humanitarian efforts.” Past Toberman Gala honorees include John Wooden, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Kobe and Vanessa Bryant, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Bill Walton, James Worthy, Vin Scully, Louis Zamperini and Tommy Lasorda. Tickets for the Gala can be purchased at www.toberman.org/gala2016.

TopGolf DELIVERS THE ULTIMATE VENUE FOR ENTERTAINMENT WITH ZeeVee

March 1, 2016 BG&A Staff
ZeeVee’s HDbridge Series Delivers Interactive TVs to Each TopGolf Hitting Bay Boston – March 1, 2016 – ZeeVee , Inc. (Zv) a global manufacturer of video and signal distribution technology, announced today that TopGolf, a best-in-class entertainment facility, is rolling out Zv’s HDbridge Series video distribution products to further enhance the best driving range experience in the world. TopGolf turned to Diem Digital to improve upon the TopGolf entertainment experience by implementing a powerful, flexible and cost-effective AV integration that delivered interactive TVs to each hitting bay. Diem Digital identified ZeeVee’s HDbridge Series high performance QAM video distribution solution as the best-suited equipment to deliver the quality, reliability and flexibility required, and at 50% lower cost than a traditional matrix switch solution. The solution Diem Digital proposed and deployed has proven reliable and intuitive, giving accessible control to the staff via any Wi-Fi connected mobile device (iPhone, Android and Windows) whereas this was not possible at TopGolf facilities previously. With a simple, intuitive SAVI Controls interface TopGolf new hires become proficient at controlling the entire AV system in just minutes, substantially cutting down personnel training costs. “ZeeVee’s HDbridge Series has provided us with an extremely reliable, and cost-effective solution for TopGolf,” said Byron Baird, vice president of sales at Diem Digital. “Greater reliability is realized due to the centralized approach and lack of expensive failure prone end point devices behind every TV, making this solution cost effective and simple to maintain,” he added. “With extensive audio-visual experience and unrivalled customer service, Diem Digital has been an excellent partner for Zv in the U.S.,” said Chris Scurto, vice president sales and marketing, ZeeVee. “They tackled the integration challenges presented by the sheer size of a typical 65,000-square-foot TopGolf location – with its 3 levels, 260 TVs, and miles of cabling between video endpoints and the control room with ease and delivered an extremely cost-effective and reliable solution,” he added. Visit ZeeVee at NAB 2016 in booth number SL15516. About ZeeVee ZeeVee is a global manufacturer of video and signal distribution technology for the ProAV and IT marketplace. As the only manufacturer today that can deliver multimedia content over coax, fiber, and CATx, ZeeVee has transformed the digital video industry with its award-winning, HD to Ultra-HD/4K solutions. The company offers a variety of innovative, cost effective and easy to install distribution platforms. ZeeVee is installed in thousands of facilities worldwide where there is a need to transport HD/UHD content from multiple sources to multiple displays over long distances. For additional information please visit www.zeevee.com.
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