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Union County HEART Grant recipient makes presentation on local history

Nancy J. Ori of Berkeley Heights, well-known photographer, author, and educator received a 2022 HEART GRANT from the Union County Board of County Commissioners to do photography at approximately 35 local historical sites and to create a digital presentation.

 

She has spent months researching and photographing the numerous exteriors and interiors. Her artistic selection of subject matter was determined by the best summary of images to depict the lifestyle of the people who lived throughout the County during the different time periods in our history from the early farms, through the Revolutionary War, and to the present.

 

This new project (History, Education and Arts, Reaching Thousands) will be presented online through a Zoom lecture on Oct. 13th at 7-8:30pm.

It will be an introduction to the Four Centuries in a Weekend events taking place from Oct. 15-16 2022, and will include images to highlight the important story of Union County in chronological order. This online lecture will be live and offer the viewers an opportunity to ask questions about the sites and details about the photography. Contact the Plainfield Library or Nancy Ori to get the Zoom link. The online presentation is free and open to the public.

 

In 2000, Ori received a similar grant to create an exhibition of photography from the Four Centuries locations. Those images will be featured at the Plainfield Library gallery from Oct. 15, 2022 – March 11, 2023. The 2022 grant is an update to this previous project and includes new locations that have been added to the list of Four Centuries in a Weekend sites since 2000.

 

This large body of work provides a balance of images between the architecture, furniture, costumes, and artifacts of by-gone eras to reflect those who lived, worked, and played in Union County at earlier times. Ori refers to these images as “portraits” of architecture and artifacts. Some images are romantic in style and provide a contrast to the playful depictions of antique dolls and toys, some are bold forms of tools and objects presented almost as sculptures, and some are composed room set ups or still lifes done by Nancy to provide more formal and artistic imagery. There will be a ‘meet-the-artist’ lecture with Nancy on March 4, 2023, at the library, 800 Park Ave in Plainfield, NJ 908-757-1111 (details TBD).

 

“Since 1970, I have traveled throughout the world working on various photographic and video projects which has given me the opportunity to explore many popular and cherished places. It didn’t take long for me to see that right here in my own back yard are wonderful sites to photograph and images to share. I proposed both grant projects in order to best volunteer my skills to benefit my community and have since been inspired by not only the interesting subject matter and history of New Jersey, but also by the many dedicated volunteers I have met while doing my research and photographing the sites over the years.”

 

Popular locations such as Liberty Hall in Union, the Ashbrook Reservation and Nature Trail in Scotch Plains, and the Drake House Museum in Plainfield, as well as the smaller historical sites of the Woodruff House/Eaton Store Museum in Hillside and the Carter House in Summit are only a few of the locations featured in Ori’s exhibit as well as the Zoom presentation.

 

Nancy Ori enjoys teaching photography classes and workshops each year throughout the United States and Europe. In 1995, she founded the New Jersey Photography Forum, a group of professional and very serious amateur photographers who get together monthly to critique each other’s work and exhibit together, both online and at the art center in Summit. Under Nancy’s direction, the NJPF has grown to be the largest group of fine art exhibiting photographers in the Metro Area. (www.njphotoforum.com)

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Cenntro announces key changes to the Board of Directors

FREEHOLD, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Cenntro Electric Group Limited (NASDAQ: CENN) (“Cenntro” or “the Company”), a leading EV technology company with advanced, market-validated electric commercial vehicles, today announced the appointment of Dr. Yi Zeng to the Board of Directors, and the resignation of Justin Davis Rice from the Board of Directors of the Company.

Dr. Yi Zeng has served in several leadership positions and brings over 30 years of industry, research and education experience to Cenntro. He previously served as a Non-Executive Director of Range Resources Pty. Ltd (listed both in London and Australia stock exchanges), Managing Director of Lomon (Australia) Pty Ltd, Asia Pacific Regional Marketing Manager of Titaniu, and Principal Scientist at BHP Exploration & Mining Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Zeng received a PhD in Applied Geophysics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand which was the capstone of a prestigious academic study in geophysics, a Postgraduate diploma at Geothermal Institute of Auckland University, New Zealand, and a MSc in Applied Geophysical Exploration from Chengdu College of Geology, China.

 

“Mr. Davis Rice played an instrumental role on our Board of Directors whilst serving as Chairman and Board member of Naked Brand Group, and we appreciate his continued service with Cenntro after last year’s successful stock purchase transaction,” said Peter Wang, CEO of Cenntro Electric Group. “His service will be greatly missed and I am deeply grateful for his significant contributions.”

 

“We are now privileged to welcome Dr. Zeng to the Board of Directors, an accomplished leader with deep management and technical expertise having held various technical and research positions with global companies. We believe his broad experience will be instrumental as we continue to focus on expanding our range of electric commercial vehicles enterprise and footprint in key North American, European, and Asian markets.”

 

Dr. Yi Zeng has been appointed to serve a term until the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting.

 

About Cenntro Electric Group Ltd.

Cenntro Electric Group Ltd. (or “Cenntro”) (NASDAQ: CENN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of light and medium-duty electric commercial vehicles (“ECVs”). Cenntro’s purpose-built ECVs are designed to serve a variety of organizations in support of city services, last-mile delivery and other commercial applications. Cenntro plans to lead the transformation in the automotive industry through scalable, decentralized production, and smart driving solutions empowered by the Cenntro iChassis. As of December 31, 2021, Cenntro has sold or put into service more than 3,700 vehicles in over 25 countries across North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit Cenntro’s website at: www.cenntroauto.com.

 

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Investor Relations Contact:


Chris Tyson

MZ North America

CENN@mzgroup.us
949-491-8235

Company Contact:


PR@cenntroauto.com
IR@cenntroauto.com

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Appleseed’s debuts in homes across the country with the first television campaign in the brand’s over 75 year history

Campaign Announcement Coincides with Introduction of Martha Stewart Outerwear Collection and the introduction of Appleseed’s first multi-tender loyalty program — Appleseed’s Rewards Club

 

MIDDLETON, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Appleseed’s, the age and size inclusive apparel retailer debuts its first national television campaign for the first time in the brand’s over 75-year history. With a renewed focus on driving brand awareness, Appleseed’s is celebrating their classic, timeless clothing anchored in enduring American style with their commercial debut, first ever celebrity collection, and announcement of a new loyalty program.


For over 75 years, Appleseed’s has provided exclusive style, great fit, and amazing value to millions of customers. The brand’s campaign – ‘Inspired By You.’ – salutes the brand’s heritage by featuring distinct New England-inspired fashion, designed for everyday and every occasion.

 

“This is our opportunity to share this amazing American brand with millions which has been rooted in our New England heritage and real-life versatility,” stated Bobby Ferrario, General Manager and Chief Marketing Officer of Orchard Brands. “At the heart of the Appleseed’s brand is a community that celebrates its customers and their love of effortless fashion and outstanding quality at an accessible price point– and we’re excited for new customers to discover us.”

 

In addition, this fall Appleseed’s is introducing a curated selection of Martha Stewart Outerwear, the first celebrity collection offered by Appleseed’s. “We’re expanding upon the iconic outerwear assortment customers have come to rely on us for, with our collection of Martha Stewart Outerwear. Martha perfectly represents the spirit of the Appleseed’s brand, and we couldn’t be happier to be a partner in carrying her assortment.”

 

Finally, Appleseed’s is excited to launch Appleseed’s Rewards Club, the brand’s new multi-tender loyalty program. “We’ve been listening to our customers to understand what they love most about Appleseed’s and how we can provide new ways for them to engage with the brand. We know our customers depend on us to deliver ease and comfort – in product and experience – and see our new Rewards Club as an opportunity to deepen that emotional connection by rewarding them for shopping with us,” said Ferrario.

 

Appleseed’s Fall Campaign debuted on September 6th across national, local, and digital channels. The ad was developed and produced in coordination with internal creative and Appleseed’s agency of record, Marketing Architects.

 

About Orchard Brands

Orchard Brands is an omni-channel multi-brand portfolio of apparel retailers providing curated lifestyle and fit solutions at a great value through its catalog and eCommerce channels. The portfolio includes four well-established brands, including Blair – established in 1910 in Warren, Pennsylvania (www.blair.com), Haband – established in 1925 in Paterson, New Jersey (www.haband.com), Appleseed’s – established in 1946 in Beverly, Massachusetts (www.appleseeds.com), and Draper’s & Damon’s – established in 1927 in Pasadena, California (www.drapers.com).

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Liza Backes; lbackes@paulwilmot.com
Grayson Houge; ghouge@paulwilmot.com

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JOGO Health to present positive clinical data for treating non-specific low back pain with digital therapeutics at World Congress on Pain

JOGO digital therapeutics (JOGO-Gx) shows superior results to current treatments in alleviating non-specific low back pain.

 

After a string of failed treatments…the patient was pain-free for the first time in 10 years, returning to a normal lifestyle.

— Sanjai Murali, CEO, JOGO Health

 

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – JOGO Health Inc., a New Jersey-based, privately held digital therapeutics company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for chronic pain and neuromuscular (NM) conditions, today announced that it will present positive data on using its signature solution, JOGO-Gx, to treat patients with non-specific low back pain at the 19th World Congress on Pain held at the Metro Toronto Convention Center in Toronto from September 19-25, 2022.

 

Non-specific low back pain is one of the most common reasons Americans miss work or leave jobs entirely. A professional organization estimates 200 million US productivity hours are consequently lost every year and nearly 40 million workers suffer from non-specific low back pain. Addressing a reduced quality of life while lacking an understanding of treatment options, clinicians and patients are often tempted to rely on medication alone.

 

Unlike most chronic pain studies relying on subjective numerical scales, this trial also used quantitative sensory testing (QST) instruments to evaluate physical responses. Conducted during the pandemic, the year-long clinical study assessed patients with non-specific back pain who had received traditional treatments before using JOGO. “Compared to baseline waitlist comparison groups, the JOGO-Gx group demonstrated statistically significant changes in pain intensity, pain interference and low back pain reduction. The most significant improvement was the reduction of pain disability (p<0.001).”, JOGO Health’s Chief Scientific Officer, Gary Krasilovksy, PT. PhD, explains. Reducing back pain disability is critical for helping people suffering from chronic conditions to return to productive lives.

 

With numerous clinics temporarily closed due to the pandemic, study participants mediated pain using JOGO-Gx telehealth.

 

JOGO Health’s CEO, Sanjai Murali, describes one real-world patient’s experience with JOGO-Gx digital therapeutics for non-specific lower back pain: “After a string of failed treatments, including physical therapy, the patient was pain-free for the first time in 10 years, returning to a normal lifestyle.”

 

According to JOGO Health’s President and Co-Founder, Siva Nadarajah, JOGO-Gx could be an alternative to opioids and pain killers: “In previously published clinical studies on chronic lower back pain, opioids such as Tapentadol ER and Oxycodone CR revealed significantly less pain reduction than JOGO-Gx. Although we didn’t conduct a head-to-head study, data show JOGO-Gx could be superior to opioids in treating chronic lower back pain.”

 

About JOGO Health:

JOGO Health is a digital therapeutics company founded after over nine years of thorough research and testing. Built on the pioneering work of late Dr. Joe Brudny, New York University’s Rusk Rehabilitation Center, and Dr. Gordon Silverman, Rockefeller University, JOGO uses wearable sensors and an AI driven app to treat chronic pain, Parkinson’s tremors and other movement disorders associated with neurological conditions via telemedicine.

 

 

Source: JOGO Health

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Mercer County encourages applicants to complete applications for Entrepreneurship as a Second Chance (ESC) by mid-September

The Entrepreneurship as Second Chance (ESC) initiative offers formerly incarcerated, or court-involved individuals the opportunity to explore re-entry into society through business ownership.

 

In addition, intensive entrepreneurial training, two years of one-on-one mentoring, and business plan development, ESC will provide participants with the necessary tools for success.

ESC is a pathway to self-sustainability through entrepreneurship. Developed by UCEDC, the program enables citizens reentering society to forge an alternate path toward employment free of the typical societal prejudices and obstacles they traditionally face.

 

ESC provides the education, mentoring, and support needed. A well-prepared entrepreneur with a solid business plan will have a much greater chance for success.

The ESC program starts with a 7-week course, which includes classroom training and one-on-one counseling each week.

To learn more and apply visit:

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Aetrex launches proprietary 3D data portal with the mission to take the guesswork out of footwear R&D

Aetrex’s global 3D foot scan data now available on Foot.com for participating footwear brands to help create better fitting shoes

 

TEANECK, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Aetrex, Inc. (“Aetrex”), the global leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics and comfort and wellness footwear, Tuesday announces the launch of their Foot.com Data Portal, a dedicated platform to help shoe manufacturers around the world create better fitting footwear. Users can view and extract global 3D foot data broken down by gender, foot size, country and more. The launch of the portal marks a major step forward in the advancement of footwear development technology by taking the guesswork out of the equation.


“The availability of complete, accurate 3D measurements of the foot to help develop better fitting shoes and lasts has not been possible until now,” said Larry Schwartz, CEO at Aetrex. “Our mission with Foot.com is to provide our brand partners with the data they need to create anatomically correct, highly informed lasts for shoes that not only fit more comfortably but also enhance performance.”

 

The portal aggregates foot scans from Aetrex’s two newest 3D foot scanners, Albert 2 Pro and Albert 3DFit. These novel scanners are engineered with a pure computer vision model, a proprietary process designed to collect comprehensive foot data and create the most accurate 3D reconstruction of the foot. From these 3D models of feet, Aetrex can pull accurate measurements from any part of the foot, from any or all scans in the database.

 

“Foot.com allows subscribers to click a map view to access data from regions around the world, broken down by average shoe size, by gender and by country. For example, a footwear developer who wants to develop an anatomically correct last for a women’s shoe size 8 can download the average 3D measurements of the foot in different regions, or pinpoint one country to make a well informed last,” said Kumar Rajan, SVP of Engineering at Aetrex.

 

While Aetrex has the ability to measure any part of the 3D foot, the company is launching with 16 key measurements vital to footwear design. Some of these include foot length, width, ball girth, arch height, and long heel girth, among other key inputs. Additionally, users can export aggregate data or download raw data of the unique, anonymous foot measurements from the database.

 

“The launch of Foot.com marks an exciting time in our industry. Providing brands with access to complete, accurate foot data at the onset of footwear development hasn’t been possible on a large scale until now. We’ve seen the benefits of utilizing 3D foot data firsthand with our own footwear collections, and we are excited to share this insight with participating brands,” said Gregory Starr, VP of Product Development, Aetrex.

 

To access Aetrex’s Foot.com Data Portal, early subscribers can enroll for only $1,000 per month. To learn more about the portal and Aetrex’s technology-first approach, visit aetrex.com.

 

About Aetrex

Aetrex, Inc. is widely recognized as the global leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics, and comfort and wellness footwear. Aetrex has developed state-of-the-art 3D foot scanning devices, including iStep, Albert and its newest models, Albert 2 Pro and Albert 3DFit, designed to accurately measure feet and determine foot type and pressure points. Since 2002, Aetrex has placed over 10,000 scanners worldwide that have performed more than 40 million unique customer foot scans, currently averaging more than 2.5 million scans a year.

 

The company is renowned for its over-the-counter orthotics – the worlds #1 premium foot orthotic. With fashion, function and quality at the forefront, Aetrex also designs and manufactures stylish, performance footwear. Based in New Jersey, Aetrex is consistently named one of New Jersey’s Top 100 Privately Held Companies and was also included in NJBIZ’s Top 30 Manufacturing Companies. It has remained privately owned by the Schwartz family for three generations. For additional information, visit www.aetrex.com.

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Media
Rajira Hernandez

Matter Communications

978-225-8082

aetrex@matternow.com

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P360 Adds Four New Modules to the BirdzAI Data and Analytics Platform for Pharmaceutical Commercial Operations

BirdzAI now features modules for Master Data Management, Insights & Analytics, Sales Operation and Marketing Operations

 

PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #AI—P360, a leading technology developer for pharmaceutical companies, today unveiled that its BirdzAI data and analytics platform has been enhanced with four powerful new pre-built modules for Master Data Management, Insights & Analytics, Sales Operations and Marketing Operations. With these enhancements, BirdzAI’s next-generation ecosystem supports pharmaceutical commercial operations with rapid, end-to-end data management capabilities, including the ingestion, storage, processing and analysis of data derived from commonly used sources like first and third-party prescription data, specialty pharmacy data feeds, CRM systems, marketing interactions reports and more.


“With BirdzAI’s new modules, we are giving pharmaceutical commercial operations the ability to generate insights, efficiencies and cost savings never before thought possible,” stated P360 Founder and CEO Anupam Nandwana. “To do this, we first develop a state-of-the-art master data management ecosystem. From there, we incorporate advanced algorithms and workflows that enable sales and marketing teams to automate processes and arrive at faster, more reliable business decisions. And we do this in a way that enhances a company’s current systems.”

 

To help pharmaceutical companies develop an effective, AI-powered future, the team at P360 completely reimagined how the BirdzAI platform operates. The robust yet flexible solution integrates easily with any commercial operations workflow and creates a single source of truth by bringing all an organization’s sales and marketing data sources together into a state-of-the-art Master Data Management ecosystem. The platform comes with pre-built connectors to all major industry data sources and its advanced AI and machine learning algorithms then turn that data into insights for real-time sales and marketing operations decision-making, including forecasting, brand propensity analysis, next best action insights, customer alignment, customer and territory planning and sizing, incentive compensation strategy and much more. And for companies launching new commercial infrastructure, and bringing their first drug to market, BirdzAI helps with rapid implementation and rollout.

 

Although AI gets the lion’s share of headlines, the real magic begins at the data layer. An organization’s data often comes from a wide variety of sources and is touched by many people. If not effectively managed, this can result in redundant and even conflicting information. As your pharmaceutical commercial operation grows and becomes more complex, establishing processes and tools like BirdzAI for managing data at scale is essential.

 

“BirdzAI’s Master Data Management module helps pharmaceutical commercial operations to digitally transform effectively,” added Nandwana. “Building from a solid data foundation helps ensure the successful implementation of other technologies within the commercial operations workflow, including BirdzAI’s Insights & Analytics, Sales Operations and Marketing Operations modules. Whether you already have a solution or need a solution, BirdzAI brings it all together under one umbrella.”

 

BirdzAI’s agile and customizable modules include:

Master Data Management:

  • Modern Data Estate
  • Change Management
  • Data Validation, Rules & Processes
  • Data Capture & Integration
  • Scalable while Maintaining Security and Compliance

Insights & Analytics:

  • Pre-built Machine Learning Models
  • Call Planning & Optimization
  • Segmentation, Optimization & Forecasting

Sales Operations:

  • Alignment Management
  • Roster Management
  • Field Data Change Requests
  • Incentive Compensation
  • Product Master
  • Reporting
  • Vendor Data Integration
  • Help Desk
  • CRM Implementation

Marketing Operations:

  • Web & Digital Build Out
  • Marketing Automation
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • Data Integration

 

“Pharmaceutical commercial operations that incorporate these modules into their workflows, business models and services will be able to out-perform their competitors and will ultimately be the ones that thrive in our quickly evolving technology-powered landscape,” added Nandwana.

 

BirdzAI is built on Microsoft Azure and is compatible with existing commercial infrastructure and integrates seamlessly with leading CRM and ERP systems.

 

Delivering a 360 view through the pharma-to-physician ecosystem, P360 designs and deploys capabilities that ensure the highest efficiencies and returns on sales operations, data management, and IoT innovation. With expertise in supporting commercial operations for companies of all sizes, P360 has built an industry-leading platform that gives customers ownership of their data and the ability to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. For more information, visit P360.com.

 

About P360

Based in Piscataway Township, New Jersey, P360 is a leading technology developer for the life sciences industry. We specialize in technology that improves operational efficiency, enables end-to-end visibility, streamlines workflows and boosts physician engagement. Product offerings include the ZING Engagement Suite, BirdzAI, and Swittons. To learn more about P360, visit P360.com.

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Brian Fitzgerald

Brian.Fitzgerald@P360.com
808-754-0437

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Altice USA appoints Dennis Mathew chief executive officer; names Dexter Goei executive chairman of the Board

Leadership transition effective October 3, 2022

 

NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Dennis Mathew to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective October 3, 2022. Mr. Mathew assumes the CEO role from Dexter Goei who has been named Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, also effective October 3, 2022. All of Mr. Goei’s direct reports will report to Mr. Mathew on the effective date. Founder and current Chairman of the Board, Patrick Drahi, will remain a Director of the Board.


Given Mr. Goei’s intention to return to Europe with his family, with his involvement the Board undertook a comprehensive search for its new CEO to identify the best leader to advance Altice USA into its next phase of growth and ensure strategic continuity.

 

“I am pleased to welcome someone of Dennis’ caliber and mindset to Altice USA,” said Patrick Drahi, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Altice USA. “He has an impressive track record at Comcast, driving transformation and success in highly competitive markets and redefining the role of telecommunications services for customers through a superior service experience, all of which will serve us well. With our fiber network deployment well underway, I am confident that Dennis is the right leader to build on the momentum we have made as we bring the most advanced fiber broadband services to our customers across the country. Dennis’ leadership approach, along with his commitment to our people, our customers, and our communities, will have a tremendous impact on Altice USA today and into the future.”

 

Mr. Mathew joins Altice USA from Comcast where he spent the last 17 years in senior corporate and operational leadership positions, leading the company’s largest regions with a focus on all aspects of the residential and commercial businesses for the entire Comcast portfolio of products and services. He oversaw the organization’s strategic, financial, and operational performance in the Freedom and Western New England Regions, positioning his regions to become best-in-class for customer experience and employee engagement at Comcast. Mr. Mathew has successfully led through business transformation, developing long-term solutions and launching new businesses and products for Comcast to drive improved performance and enhance the customer experience for millions of customers across highly competitive markets.

 

“I am honored to accept the role of CEO at this important juncture for Altice USA,” said Mr. Mathew. “As Altice USA advances its position as a converged fixed and wireless player, I see immense potential to further connect with and serve customers in new ways while elevating the company as the connectivity provider of choice. I look forward to leading such an innovative company that has the right vision and long-term strategy centered on investments in fiber infrastructure and a superior customer experience. I thank Patrick and Dexter for their trust and for the opportunity, and I am eager to begin working with the talented leadership team and employees at Altice USA to build on the success they have achieved and continue to foster an inclusive culture for all.”

 

Added Mr. Drahi, “Dexter has effectuated a business and cultural transformation at Altice USA over the past seven years, building the company into what it is today with passionate employees who are committed to our customers and to each other. Given his intention to return to Europe with his family, Dexter has been involved in our search for a new CEO and I am grateful for his partnership to ensure Altice USA has the best leader to advance the company into its next phase of growth. I have the highest respect for Dexter as a business partner and confidant and am pleased that he has agreed to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors while also supporting Dennis in his transition to CEO and working on key strategic initiatives.”

 

Said Mr. Goei, “Leading Altice USA has been the most rewarding experience in my career. From our fiber network deployment and launch of multi-gig fiber broadband offerings to our diversity and inclusion programs and local community engagement efforts, I could not be prouder of what we have accomplished together thanks to the leadership team and the thousands of dedicated employees across the country who enthusiastically serve our customers and communities every day. In the months ahead, my focus will be on ensuring a smooth leadership transition and working closely with Dennis on our key strategic initiatives. I welcome Dennis to the Altice USA family and have the utmost confidence in him as we continue to accelerate and deliver on our fiber strategy and embark on the next chapter of our story.”

 

Mr. Mathew will be based in the company’s headquarters in Long Island City, NY.

 

About Dennis Mathew

A telecommunications industry veteran, Dennis Mathew spent the last 17 years in senior corporate and operational leadership positions at Comcast, leading the company’s largest regions with a focus on all aspects of the residential and commercial businesses for the entire Comcast portfolio of products and services.

 

He oversaw the organization’s strategic, financial, and operational performance in both the Freedom Region (Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Northern Delaware) and Western New England Region (Connecticut, Vermont, Western Massachusetts, and areas of New York and New Hampshire), positioning his regions to become best-in-class for customer experience and employee engagement at Comcast. Mr. Mathew has successfully led through business transformation, developing long-term solutions and launching new businesses and products for Comcast to drive improved performance and enhance the customer experience for millions of customers across highly competitive markets.

 

Prior to joining Comcast, Dennis held positions focused on technology risk assessment with both PricewaterhouseCoopers and Andersen/Protiviti.

 

Mr. Mathew earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He is a graduate of the NAMIC Executive leadership Development Program and has been recognized by Philadelphia Business Journal and Multichannel News on their “40 Under 40” lists, as well as being named to the CableFAX “Most Influential Minorities in Cable” list.

 

In addition, Mr. Mathew is Co-Founder and Chairman of Bloom India, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide high-quality education to the underprivileged throughout India and has spent the last decade working with non-profit organizations focused on anti-human trafficking efforts.

 

About Altice USA

Altice USA is one of the largest broadband communications and video services providers in the United States, delivering broadband, video, and mobile services to nearly 5 million residential and business customers across 21 states through its Optimum brand. The Company operates a4, an advanced advertising and data business, which provides audience-based, multiscreen advertising solutions to local, regional, and national businesses and advertising clients. Altice USA also offers hyper-local, national, international, and business news through its News 12, Cheddar News and i24NEWS networks.

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Investor Relations

Nick Brown: +1 917 589 9983 / nick.brown@alticeusa.com
Sarah Freedman: +1 631 660 8714 / sarah.freedman@alticeusa.com

Communications

Lisa Anselmo: +1 516 279 9461 / lisa.anselmo@alticeusa.com
Janet Meahan: +1 516 519 2353 / janet.meahan@alticeusa.com

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Fubo Sportsbook launches statewide in New Jersey

First Mobile Sportsbook to Integrate with Live TV Streaming Platform Enters One of the Top U.S. Sports Betting Markets

 

CHICAGO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #NewJersey—Fubo Gaming, a subsidiary of leading sports-first live TV streaming platform FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), today announced the launch of Fubo Sportsbook in New Jersey after successfully completing the soft play phase of the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement regulatory process.


Starting today, sports enthusiasts 21 years of age and older across the Garden State can place a variety of wagers on thousands of live and future professional and out-of-state collegiate sporting events using the Fubo Sportsbook app on iOS and Android or on the website. The launch of Fubo’s revolutionary sportsbook, the first to integrate watching and wagering in one ecosystem, kicks off just in time for the 2022-23 football season, one of the busiest sports betting periods.

 

Fubo Gaming intends to continue iterating the app, launching additional features that will further integrate wagering into the FuboTV platform.

 

The launch reinforces FuboTV’s commitment to interactive wagering following its recent decision to place its online wagering business under strategic review. The company continues to believe that an integrated wagering platform, offering both live video and a sportsbook, will result in the best viewing and gaming experience for consumers. However, given today’s macroeconomic environment, FuboTV has concluded that it will no longer pursue this opportunity on its own and is exploring the best path forward.

 

The launch in New Jersey, via an agreement with Caesars Entertainment, Inc., further expands FuboTV’s mission to deliver personalized omniscreen experiences that turn passive viewers into active participants. The wagering platform is purpose-built to meet U.S. sports fans’ growing demand for interactivity through the integration of a sports wagering platform with a live TV streaming experience. Users in the Garden State will soon be able to experience Fubo Sportsbook’s proprietary feature, Watch & Wager (formerly known as “Watching Now”), which leverages FuboTV’s first-party user data to recommend relevant bets based upon what viewers are streaming — even as they change the channel.

 

Watch a demo of Fubo Sportsbook here.

 

New users in New Jersey who register with Fubo Sportsbook can use the code “FUBONJ” to take advantage of a Bet $20, Get $150 promo offer and one month free of FuboTV. For more information, click here.

 

Fubo Sportsbook’s launch in New Jersey builds upon Fubo Gaming’s presence in the Garden State through its previously announced multi-year partnership with the New York Jets — representing the NY/NJ metropolitan area, with their home stadium located in New Jersey. In 2021, Fubo opened a 7,000-square-foot lounge at MetLife Stadium, featuring a full-service bar, live-action screens and incredible views of the Jets on-field action from the lounge’s outdoor patio. The launch of Fubo Sportsbook in New Jersey enhances Fubo’s ties with the Jets with the activation of its mobile sports betting lounge during the 2022 football season. With the assistance of a service team ready to help, guests 21 and over will be able to enjoy an unparalleled in-stadium experience through the look and feel of a casino-style sportsbook with betting odds integration, as well as incentives and special bonus offers provided by Fubo Sportsbook.

 

“Launching Fubo Sportsbook in New Jersey is an important early step in the development of our integrated platform, which includes a recently improved user experience and enhanced product capabilities,” said Scott Butera, president, Fubo Gaming. “As one of the largest and most established sports betting markets in the U.S., New Jersey will allow Fubo to analyze and efficiently develop the most engaging product features that are focused on driving streaming customers into wagering. New Jersey is known for having deeply passionate sports fans, who, we believe, will enjoy our one-of-a-kind immersive sports wagering and viewing experience in time for football season.”

 

“An integrated wagering platform, offering both live video and a sportsbook, is, we believe, the best gaming experience for consumers,” said David Gandler, co-founder and CEO, FuboTV. “Today’s launch marks an important milestone for Fubo Sportsbook. Our book is now available in three states, including one of the top wagering markets in the country, just 10 months after launching our first. We remain committed to interactive wagering and continue to explore potential partnership opportunities for Fubo Sportsbook.”

 

“We are thrilled to fully activate our partnership with Fubo, providing Jets fans access to the Fubo sports betting experience on the app and in the Fubo Sportsbook Lounge as we kick off the 2022 Jets season,” said Jeff Fernandez, vice president, business development & ventures, New York Jets. “With the official launch of Fubo Sportsbook in New Jersey, the Fubo Lounge and Fubo’s wagering app will provide an opportunity for our fans to responsibly gamble on sporting events from one of the best experiential settings in the NFL.”

 

For more information about Fubo Sportsbook, follow @fubosportsbook on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

 

Fubo Sportsbook is available only in NJ, AZ and IA. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler (NJ). Text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or Call 1-800-Next-Step (AZ). Call 1-800-BETSOFF or visit 1800BETSOFF.org (IA). Wagering not permitted on New Jersey College Teams and College Events Taking Place in New Jersey (NJ). Collegiate in-play wagers and prop bets on individuals prohibited (AZ). Wagering not permitted on athletes on the roster of any Iowa College Teams or their opponents (IA).

 

ABOUT FUBO GAMING

Launched in 2021, Fubo Gaming Inc. is a Chicago-based subsidiary of live TV streaming platform FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), and developer and distributor of Fubo Sportsbook. Fubo Sportsbook is purpose-built to integrate with FuboTV, creating a personalized omniscreen experience that turns passive viewers into active and engaged participants. Fubo Sportsbook officially launched in November 2021 and is currently live in Arizona, Iowa and New Jersey. Fubo Gaming has also entered into market access agreements in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri via Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Ohio via the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, Pennsylvania via The Cordish Companies and Texas via The Houston Dynamo Football Club. The launch timeline of Fubo Sportsbook in each state is subject to various factors, including obtaining requisite regulatory approvals and, in certain jurisdictions, enactment of legislation. For more information, visit fubosportsbook.com or follow @fubosportsbook on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

 

ABOUT FUBOTV

With a mission to build the world’s leading global live TV streaming platform with the greatest breadth of premium content and interactivity, FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) aims to transcend the industry’s current TV model. FuboTV Inc. operates in the U.S., Canada, France and Spain.

 

Leveraging its proprietary data and technology platform optimized for live TV and sports viewership, FuboTV Inc. aims to turn passive viewers into active participants and define a new category of interactive sports and entertainment television. The company’s sports-first cable TV replacement product, FuboTV, offers U.S. subscribers more than 125 live sports, news and entertainment networks in its base package and is the only live TV streaming platform with every Nielsen-rated sports channel (source: Nielsen Total Viewers, 2021). Subscribers can interact with FuboTV’s live streaming experience through Fubo Sportsbook (in markets where available), free games and pick’ems, which are integrated into select sports content.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements of FuboTV Inc. (“FuboTV”) that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our partnerships, market opportunity, business strategy and plans, the expected continued rollout of Fubo Sportsbook and the continued shift in consumer behavior towards sports wagering and streaming services. The words “could,” “will,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “approximate,” “expect,” “potential,” “believe” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that FuboTV makes due to a number of important factors, including but not limited to risks related to our pursuit and engagement in acquisitions; our actual operating results may differ significantly from our guidance; risks related to FuboTV’s access to capital and fundraising prospects to fund its ongoing operations and support its planned growth; risks relating to diverting management’s attention from FuboTV’s ongoing business operations to address integration and fundraising efforts; the restrictions imposed by content providers on our distribution and marketing of our products and services; our reliance on third party platforms to operate certain aspects of our business; risks related to our technology, as well as cybersecurity and data privacy-related risks; our ability to achieve or maintain profitability; our revenue and gross profit are subject to seasonality; our operating results may fluctuate; our ability to attract and retain subscribers; we may not be able to license streaming content or other rights on acceptable terms; risks related to our ability to capitalize develop and market a sports wagering offering and the regulatory regime and related risks associated with such offering; risks related to the strategic review of our wagering business, including our ability to identify a strategic partner; risks related to the difficulty in measuring key metrics related to our business; risks related to the highly competitive nature of our industry; risks related to ongoing or future legal proceedings; and other risks, including the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions, future exchange and interest rates, and changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies, including the impact of COVID-19 on the broader market. Further risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements are discussed in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on August 8, 2022 and our other periodic filings with the SEC. We encourage you to read such risks in detail. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent FuboTV’s views as of the date of this press release. FuboTV anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while it may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing FuboTV’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

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Media Contacts:
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Switching on the rEvolution: New report from Castrol and bp pulse explores global readiness for transition to electric vehicles

WAYNE, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Castrol and bp pulse’s new study: Switching ON the rEVolution: The road to EV readiness for markets, carmakers and consumers explores opinions from automotive executives and consumers regarding the switch from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EV).

The research, which surveyed 100 automotive executives and 10,000 consumers globally, shares key findings from automotive executives.

 

  • 97% of the executives surveyed are confident that their organization will hit targeted dates for phasing out ICE vehicles.
  • Almost two-thirds (66%) of global automotive executives stated that the transition is the number one strategic priority for their organization.
  • Among global consumers in the report who have already made the switch to EVs, 99% would consider an EV for their next vehicle purchase.

#Automotive executives working for EV-only carmakers are excluded from these figures

 

Nicola Buck, SVP Marketing bp and CMO Castrol said:

“It’s an exciting time for the automotive industry and we are committed to working with our industry partners to help bring forward the next generation of technologies and help accelerate the transition to EVs. The world of transport is going electric and products such as Castrol ON EV Fluids and bp pulse charging solutions will have an important role to play.”

 

Switching ON the rEVolution

Castrol is committed to working with industry partners to accelerate the transition, helping to switch on an electric future. Castrol ON EV Fluids aim to bring the industry closer to overcoming the challenges faced by helping EVs go further1, charge faster2 and last longer3*. bp pulse is committed to helping make the switch to EV easier by building a public charging network and reliable charging products and services, that is fast, simple to use and totally seamless.

 

For more information and to read the full study please visit: castrol.com/EVreport

 

*Castrol EV Fluids benefits are demonstrated in bespoke testing and development. 1vs mass market EV factory fill fluid 2vs indirect cooled battery system 3vs standard EV-transmission fluid

 

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Notes to editor:

Switching ON the rEVolution: The road to EV readiness for markets, carmakers and consumers, is a global opinion research study amongst 10,000 consumers and 100 leaders from car manufacturers (C-Suite level executives), exploring levels of readiness for the switch from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). It was conducted from November to December 2021 in 10 key markets: ANZ (Australia and New Zealand), China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark), Turkey, UK and the US.

 

To download the full study visit: www.castrol.com/EVreport

 

About Castrol:

Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fueling the dreams of pioneers. Our passion for performance, combined with a philosophy of working in partnership, has enabled Castrol to develop lubricants and greases that have been at the heart of numerous technological feats on land, air, sea and space for over 100 years.

 

Today, Castrol is helping drive sustainability with our new strategy that sets out aims for 2030 to save waste, reduce carbon and improve lives. Castrol is part of the BP group and serves customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors. Our branded products are recognized globally for innovation and high performance through our commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology.

 

To find out more about Castrol please visit www.castrol.com or contact uspress@bp.com.

 

About bp pulse:

Electrification is at the heart of bp’s convenience and mobility strategy, and the company aims to grow its network of public EV charging points by 2030 to over 100,000 worldwide. We currently have around 13,000 charging points globally across key markets in China, Netherlands, Germany, UK, USA and India. We already have a number of scaling businesses and operating partnerships in the charging domain. These include bp pulse UK, Aral pulse in Germany, Xiaoju in China and Jio-bp pulse in India. In 2021, bp pulse acquired AMPLY Power an electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management provider for fleets that operate trucks, transit and school buses, vans and light-duty vehicles in the US.

Contacts

uspress@bp.com