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May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The New York Times Company's President and Chief Executive Officer Meredith Kopit Levien to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) announced today that it will participate in the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Boston. Meredith Kopit Levien, president and chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 10:05 a.m. ET, which will be accessible via live webcast at investors.nytco.com. An archive of the webcast will be available on the company’s website for 30 days. About The New Yor...
May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
MetLife and Global Citizen Launch “Footwork for Futures” Social Media Challenge to Help Expand Access to Education and Sports
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, MetLife and Global Citizen announced Footwork for Futures, a global soccer-themed social media challenge that supports children’s access to quality education and sports to foster more confident and resilient communities. Footwork for Futures invites people to share a short video of themselves juggling – or attempting to juggle – a soccer ball on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, or Facebook and include the hashtag #FootworkForFutures, or by submitting a video thr...
May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
AI Med Consult and MedShark Digital Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Practices Capture More Patients and Accelerate Growth
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AI Med Consult, a leading AI-powered patient engagement platform for medical and aesthetic practices, today announced a strategic partnership with MedShark Digital, a performance-driven healthcare digital marketing agency specializing in growth strategies for practices nationwide. The partnership brings together AI-powered patient communication technology with high-performing digital marketing execution to help practices generate more qualified leads, improve conve...
May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Pack Your Bags and Start Tapping: Grindr Reveals The Top Gay Travel Destinations for 2026 Just in Time for Host or Travel Season 3
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grindr (NYSE: GRND), the Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket™, announces the return of its hit original series, Host or Travel. Born from the understanding that LGBTQ+ travelers face a unique set of challenges, from navigating unfamiliar cities to finding spaces where they can show up authentically, Host or Travel was created to change the way the community explores the world. Season 3 continues that mission, unleashing how the app serves as a gateway to ni...
May 12, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Alix Earle, Hilary Duff, Nicole Williams English and Tiffany Haddish Revealed as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2026 Cover Models
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sports Illustrated Swimsuit announces its 2026 issue, celebrating over 30 of the most dynamic women in culture, sport and entertainment....
May 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Blackhawk Network (BHN) Brings Digital Gift Cards to TikTok Shop, Opening New Path for Brands to Reach Shoppers
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BHN introduces a new in-app digital gift card experience within TikTok Shop....
May 12, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Omdia: Social media advertising to command nearly half of global online ad revenue by 2030 as market reaches $640 billion
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Social media advertising revenue is projected to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% over the next five years, reaching $640 billion by the end of 2030, according to Omdia’s Social Media Advertising Market Landscape 2026 report, its first-ever research focusing exclusively on social media advertising. During the same period, social media’s share of total online advertising is expected to increase by 10 percentage points, from 33% to 44%, making it one of...
May 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM
BuzzFeed, Inc. Announces Proposed Majority Stake Investment by Byron Allen’s Family Office
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BuzzFeed, Inc. (“BuzzFeed” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZFD) today announced the Company has entered into a transaction agreement with Allen Family Digital, LLC, an affiliate of Byron Allen’s family office, under which BuzzFeed, Inc. will accept a majority investment from Allen Family Digital, LLC. Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti will be succeeded by Byron Allen, who will assume the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer upon closing, and Peretti will transition to...
May 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Yelp to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects people with great local businesses, today announced that management will present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 18, 2026 at 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time. The live and archived webcasts of the presentation will be available on the company’s investor relations website at www.yelp-ir.com. The archived webcast will remain available for 30 days after the conclusion of the liv...
May 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Viant Technology Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Viant Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: DSP), a leader in AI-powered programmatic advertising, today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. "Viant delivered record first quarter results, exceeding the high end of our guidance range across both the top and bottom lines for the quarter," said Tim Vanderhook, Co-Founder and CEO, Viant. "Our continued success is amplified by our recent landmark acquisition of TVision, which further transforms...
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