Month: August 2021

Mix of Hollywood Blockbusters, Award-Winning Indies, Classic TV and Hand-Picked Exclusive and Original Content COS COB, Conn., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, today announced the upcoming content releases for Crackle for August. The three primary Crackle Plus networks, Crackle, Popcornflix, and Chicken Soup for the Soul, are rolling out to new distribution touch points on up to 41 platforms on an ongoing basis as either AVOD or FAST channels. The Crackle Plus networks are currently distributed through 49 touch points in the U.S. with plans to expand to 64 touch points including Amazon FireTV, RokuTV, Apple TV, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio), gaming consoles (PS4 and XBoxOne),...

Rainbow Rangers Rapidly Growing Across Broadcast Platforms WorldwideSeason Three Currently in Production Ahead of 2022 Retail Debut from Never Wrong ToysViewership Increases Dramatically Across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video Direct, HBO Max, Nickelodeon Latin America, China’s CCTV and Kartoon Channel! Season Three Currently in Production Ahead of 2022 Retail Debut from Never Wrong Toys BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genius Brands International, Inc.’s (“Genius Brands”) (NASDAQ:GNUS) hit animated series, Rainbow Rangers, is growing its viewership dramatically across multiple media worldwide, including its anchor platform Kartoon Channel! in the U.S., as well as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video Direct, HBO Max, Nickelodeon Latin America, and China’s largest broadcaster, CCTV, among others. “It takes...

Trading to begin August 2nd, 2021 under the symbol “WSNAF” TORONTO and CHICAGO, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wesana Health Holdings Inc. (“Wesana” or the “Company”) (CSE: WESA), an emerging data driven life sciences company focused on developing innovative approaches for better understanding, protecting and improving neurological health and performance, including through the advancement of psychedelic medicines, is please to announce that the company has received approval from the OTC Markets to begin trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market (“OTCQB”) as of August 2nd, 2021 under the ticker symbol “WSNAF”. The Company will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker “WESA”. The OTCQB is a US based active trading platform recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission as an established public market....

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. (NASDAQ: ATAX) (the “Partnership”) announced today that the Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”) assigned the Partnership an initial senior unsecured issuer rating of ‘BB+’ with a stable outlook. KBRA commented on the Partnership’s moderate leverage and the favorable characteristics of affordable housing properties securing the Partnership’s investments. “We are pleased to announce our new senior unsecured issuer rating from KRBA,” said Kenneth C. Rogozinski, Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership. “We believe this initial rating, which is only one notch below investment grade, is a strong signal to our lenders and stakeholders of the Partnership’s financial position.” About America First Multifamily Investors, L.P. America First Multifamily...

Acquisition enables Telos’ IDTrust360 to streamline identity and background check processes for organizations and consumers ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Telos® Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), a leading provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the world’s most security-conscious organizations, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Diamond Fortress Technologies (DFT), including all patents, and will integrate the ONYX® touchless fingerprinting software with Telos’ IDTrust360® platform. The acquisition adds several new patents to Telos’ library of biometric and digital identity intellectual property. The addition of contactless biometrics technology will enable Telos to better serve the needs of organizations in existing and new markets, including transportation, healthcare and financial...

Data-driven programs, developed with Conduent technology, aim to reduce enforcement’s disproportionate impact on marginalized and low-income families FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The City of Chicago Department of Finance received a 2021 innovation Award of Excellence from the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) for its work with Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT). The IPMI award recognizes the city for its data-driven programs to reform parking fines and enforcement, aiming to reduce the disproportionate impacts on marginalized and low-income families. The programs, developed using Conduent technology, specifically address the imbalance that enforcement can have on lower-earning segments of the workforce. For example, when faced with...

Alissa Hsu Lynch and Tiffany Sullivan join the Pulmonx Board of Directors REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulmonx Corporation (Nasdaq: LUNG), a global leader in minimally invasive treatments for severe lung disease, welcomes Alissa Hsu Lynch and Tiffany Sullivan to its Board of Directors. Ms. Lynch will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and Ms. Sullivan will serve as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Their appointments to the Board were effective as of July 29th. Alissa Hsu Lynch is the Global Lead of MedTech Strategy and Solutions for Google Cloud where she works with Fortune 500 customers to transform healthcare through technology. Previously she was a global executive for more than 20 years at Johnson & Johnson working in medtech, consumer marketing, strategy, and...

HOUSTON, Aug. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Just Energy Group Inc. (Just Energy) (OTC: JENGQ), a retail energy provider specializing in electricity and natural gas commodities, energy efficient solutions, carbon offsets and renewable energy options, is excited to be named Best Electricity Company in Houston. The title follows a competition presented by the Houston Chronicle in search of the best businesses that the city has to offer. As a community choice awards initiative launched in the Spring, the Houston Chronicle’s second annual campaign invited the community to honor and vote for their favorite businesses as 2021’s Best of the Best. The competition was open to companies and businesses from across a wide range of categories. After making the Chronicle’s top five list of the Best Electricity Companies (along with affiliate brands...